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Cavalier
King Charles Spaniel
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are a
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel owner,
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Dog breed group |
Toy
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
England
as a companion |
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Life expectancy |
9
- 11 years |
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Color |
Several
classes of colours: Black and Tan - black with bright tan marks
above eyes, head, chest, legs, underside of tail; white marks
undesirable. Ruby - Rich red; white markings undesirable. Blenheim
- Chestnut markings, well broken up, on white ground; markings
evenly divided on head, lozenge between ears. Tricolor - black
and white, well spaced and broken up, with tan markings over
head, inside legs, on underside of tail. |
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Coat type |
Long,
silky, free from curl. |
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Exercise needs |
Minimal
exercise is needed, but he does enjoy a romp in the park or
a backyard with a playmate. |
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Temperament |
Bred and born as a companion, it is the perfect lap dog. A small
spaniel that enjoys great activity. He is gentle, loving and
any signs of aggression or nervousness in not typical. The Cavalier
is excited by everything and can be quite noisy at times. |
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Good with children |
Makes
and excellent family pet. Good with children but should be older
if just a puppy. Makes an adequate watch dog. |
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Grooming needs |
Weekly grooming with a firm bristle brush with special attention
to the ears. Bathe only when necessary. |
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Average size (inches) |
12
- 13
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12
- 13
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Average weight (lbs) |
10
- 18
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10
- 18
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Health issues |
Patella luxation, eye conditions,
heart murmurs and ear infections. |
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Living conditions |
Indoor dog. Best
with fenced yard and walks on leash. Makes an excellent apartment
dog. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Cavalier King Charles spaniel
is a different breed from the English Toy Spaniel (which is also known
as the King Charles Spaniel). It appears in the same coat colours as the
English toy spaniels, but it is larger and has a longer muzzle.The Cavalier
King Charles spaniel is a breed of dog that originated in Great Britain
and, after years of mixed breeding, was revived again in 1920s. Princess
Margaret of England acquired one in the 1960s and the breed's popularity
soared.It is known for its charmingly sad expression and beautiful coat,
which is long, silky, and very feathery. Its coat may be black and tan,
solid red, red and white, or tricolor. It posesses feathery ears which
hang quite long and to the side of the head. Its tail is usually not docked
but is feathery with some white at the tip. Its eye color is dark |
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Dog
breed infobits |
Caring
owners will provide their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with plenty of
activities to prevent them from becoming bored.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has the same rootstock as the English
Toy Spaniel (King Charles Spaniel) and has noteworthy senses of smell
and vision.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's magnificent coat will benefit from
regular brushing.
As the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are incredibly cute to look at,
they can be cuddled and kissed and treated as a toy. |
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