Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breeders

Dog Breeders | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Kennels
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Pictures
Advertising for Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Toys For Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Apparel For Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Premium Treats For Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
Names For Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Description: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is distinguished by their longer nose and heavier build from the King Charles Spaniel. They have beautiful large dark eyes. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a loving dog, they are good natured and fond of children. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel makes a good companion for the young and old alike. A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel will be happy to run in the field or just sit by your side. A fearless, lively little dog with a cheerful disposition, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel sociable with both people and other dogs. One of the most popular of all the toy breeds, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a friendly, happy, loving companion.

Height: 12 - 13 inches
Weight: 10 - 18 lbs.

Colors: 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.
Coat: Long, silky, free from curl

Temperament: A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a friendly, obedient, sensible
With Children: Yes, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is good with children, but children should be older if just a puppy.
With Pets: Good
Special Skills: Family pet.

Watch-dog: Moderate
Guard-dog: Low

Care and Training: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel needs weekly grooming with a firm bristle brush. Special attention should be given to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ears. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel should only be bathe when necessary. Minimal exercise is needed for your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, but they do enjoy a romp in the park or a backyard with a playmate.
Learning Rate: High intelligence.

Activity: Moderate
Living Environment: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an indoor dog, they do best with fenced yard and walks on a leash.

Health Issues: Patella luxation, eye conditions, heart murmurs and ear infections.

Life Span: 9 - 11 Years
Litter Size: 2 - 6

Country of Origin: Great Britain
History: A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel origins are from the King Charles Spaniel, who through selective breeding from the Toy Spaniel was produced to have a more exaggerated head with a great dome and flatter face, possible from the Pug though it is uncertain. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was a crossing of the King Charles and the Cocker Spaniel. Their name is from King Charles II who kept a large number of Toy Spaniels. They were a favorite of the aristocracy in the early nineteenth century. A dog called Ann's Son became the model for the first breed standards and in 1945 the Kennel Club granted the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel separate registration.

First Registered by the AKC: 1996
AKC Group: Toy
Class: Toy
Registries: AKC, CKC, FCI (Group 9), KC (GB)

top of page

Dog Breeders Directory

"A place to meet dog breeders of purebred and designer dogs in your area"