Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Temperament

A good natured and loving animal, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a dog that makes a marvelous pet and companion. This is a dog that has a cheerful outlook, is very friendly, obedient, and sociable. These dogs love to play, and have a sweet and gentle nature that makes them perfect for family pets and companions. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is fine for the more inexperienced dog owner as well as those with experience of dog ownership. Although the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an energetic and playful little dog, he also loves to snuggle up with his owners, and is a devoted and loyal creature.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel gets along well with children and has plenty of affection to shower upon them, particularly with older and more considerate children. They are fine with strangers, and tend to get on well with other dogs and cats, although they may try and chase smaller animals or birds. Some Cavalier King Charles Spaniels may be a little shy, and this is why early socialization when he is a puppy is essential. Eager to please and intelligent, training the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel shouldn't prove a problem. He doesn't like being left on his own for long periods of time.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Appearance

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a beautiful dog with large, wallowing eyes, and a sturdy build. His coat is long, straight, and silky, and his ears are large, hanging to the side of his face and adding to his sweet and innocent appearance. The coloring of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel can vary, and the four varieties are blenheim, ruby, black and ton, and tri color. The weight of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is around 12-18 pounds, and his height is around 12-13 inches.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Grooming

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a medium shedder, and grooming may need to be stepped up at times when he is shedding more heavily. Otherwise, his coat should be brushed three times per week, and his ear canals should be checked to ensure that they are clean and dry. For hygiene reasons you should also trim the hair around his bottom. You will also need to trim his nails when they get long.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Health Problems and Life Expectancy

The life expectancy of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is around 10-15 years, and there are a number of health issues and disorders that have been linked to this breed. This includes luxating patella, cataracts, MVD, and retinal disorders. The parents of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel should have OFA and CERF certificates, and because these dogs or so prone to heart problems should also have clear heart examination results.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel History

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was developed in Great Britain, and during the nineteenth century became a favorite amongst the aristocracy. Used to keep people warm, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel still loves to cuddle up with his loved ones. The breed was registered with the AKC in 1996.

# AKANA
# SizeSmall
# Ease of trainingMedium
# GroomingLow
# SheddingMedium
# Exercise neededDaily walk
# Energy levelMedium
# ProtectionLow
# Good with childrenYes, with older considerate children
# Health clearancesOFA, CERF, heart examination
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