Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breed Fact Sheet

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breed Information

Original Function: companion

Temperament: Lively, Friendly, Playful, non-aggressive; no tendency to nervousness.

Characteristics: Sporting, affectionate, absolutely fearless.

Recommended for: Most people/families.

Lifespan: 12 to 13 years; 15 is not uncommon.

 

Height: 33-36cm (13"-14")

Colour: Black & Tan, Ruby, Blenheims & Tri-colours.

Coat: Long & Silky, sometimes wavy but not curly.

General Appearance: Small sized, well balanced body. Big round dark eyes. Long flowing ears that hang to the side of the head. Long tail.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was developed from a cross between the a King Charles and a Cocker Spaniel, the English breeders were trying to reproduce a toy dog similar to those seen in portraits from the time of England's Charles II. The Cavalier today differs greatly from its forbearers.
This is an affectionate, undemanding and easy to train family dog. They are excellent with children and the elderly. They are not excessive barkers but will announce strangers. They are no guard dogs however, as they greet most people warmly. Cavaliers get along with everyone, including cats and other small pets. Being relatively small and easy going, they make good travel companions.

Grooming- Cavaliers should be groomed thoroughly once a week. (It sounds
like Cavaliers are a lot of work and they are not). This is a shedding dog but no more than any other dog with a medium length coat. good grooming should keep the hair load on your
furniture fairly low. Special attention must be given to the ears are they are drop ears and there is very little air circulation. (The only special attention is to make sure that the fur under the flap of their ears is dried well after a bath. Most people forget to do this and the resulting moisture causes problems.) No trimming is necessary and is, indeed, disallowed for
the show ring.

Exercise- whatever exercise you can provide will suit this breed they are very adaptable. They do need some regular exercise or they will put on the kilos.

Health- This breed can sometimes suffer from hereditary eye disease and dislocating kneecaps. (Mitral Valve disease is more prevalent than either Eye disease or dislocating kneecaps -correct term is luxating patella- but these health issues are known to effect all small breeds - not just cavaliers. Reputable breeders are working hard to eliminate the problems from the breed)
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Websites:

Information on MVD in Cavaliers
http://www.geocities.com/cavalierethical/ethicalheart.htm

Information on Eye problems in Cavaliers
http://www.geocities.com/cavalierethical/ethicaleyes.htm

Questions For Finding the Right Breeder - We have compiled a list of questions to help you find the right breeder. There are no right or wrong answers, however you must be comfortable with the answers given from any breeder.
http://www.geocities.com/cavalierethical/breederquestionaire.htm

Clubs:

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB OF NSW
http://www.cavaliersnsw.com/

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB of QLD
http://www.cavalierclubqld.net/

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB OF VICTORIA Inc.
http://www.cavalierclubvic.com