| Group: Toy | | | | often with a firm hair brush. Bathing should only be |
| Weight: 10-18 lbs | | | | done if it is deemed necessary. The feathered hair on |
| Height: 11-13 inches | | | | the ears of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a |
| Overview | | | | tendency to tangle, and should by groomed often to |
| The first Cavalier King Charles Spaniels were originally | | | | prevent this from happening. It is also important to trim |
| recorded in paintings from the 16th, 17th and 18th | | | | the hair between the pads on the feet of these dogs, |
| centuries as small dogs that were regularly found in | | | | and check their ears for obstructions. It is important |
| the houses of royalty and in court. The largest | | | | that these dogs are warm and dried properly after |
| supporter of these dogs used to be King Charles II, | | | | bath. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an average |
| and he was usually seen with several of these dogs. | | | | shedding dog. |
| During that time these dogs were used to attract fleas, | | | | Training |
| and were also used as a way to cure stress ailments. | | | | This is an extremely intelligent dog, and the Cavalier |
| Temperament | | | | King Charles Spaniel is very eager to learn. These |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have wonderful | | | | dogs will do very well in hunting and agility if they |
| personalities, and is ideal dogs for families, couples and | | | | receive the correct training. The Cavalier King Charles |
| even single people. These dogs are inquisitive and | | | | Spaniel does well in competitive obedience training, and |
| playful by nature, but also like to just lie on their owner's | | | | they also make wonderful therapy dogs. These dogs |
| lap. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel likes to spend | | | | will respond positively to training that involves praise |
| time with humans, and requires a lot of attention on a | | | | and fair training methods. |
| daily basis. These dogs does not like to be left alone | | | | Health problems |
| for extended periods of time, and might become | | | | Although the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a toy |
| destructive or even nervous when this happens. | | | | breed, they are amazingly healthy. But there are some |
| Seeing that this is a dog that loves to chase, they may | | | | serious health problems that these dogs struggle with |
| require proper socialisation to not chase other animals | | | | at times. Many of these can be eliminated if these |
| in the home. This is not an aggressive dog, and will get | | | | dogs are bought from a trustworthy breeder. Some of |
| along well with other dogs. These dogs love to please | | | | the health conditions these dogs struggle with include |
| their owners, and are very easy to train. | | | | syringomyelia , mitral valve heart disease, patellar |
| Care | | | | luxation, Cataracts, otitis externa and an early |
| The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel should be brushed | | | | commencement of hearing loss. |