Cavalier King Charles
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| History | The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was a descendant of the toy spaniel in the 16th Century. This special pet was a companion of both King Charles 1 and 11 of England and more recently of President Ronald Reagan. |
| Personality | Friendly and affectionate. Very gay and playful. Non aggressive with other pets. Never nervous. |
| Appearance | Long Silky coat, with feathering particularly around their feet. The Cavalier dog is Black and tan or ruby (Rare). Blenheim - Red and White the Prince Charles variety comes in tri color. |
| Grooming | Weekly brushing, is all that is required. No trimming required. Occasional bath. Check eyes and ears regularly. |
| Health | Heart problems (mitral valve insufficiency), patellar luxation and in their old age, cataracts. |
| Family | The Cavalier dog is ideal with any family large or small. Great with children and other pets, needs lots of loving and kisses! |
| Training | Firm, gentle training required. The King Cavalier are not stubborn and will train relatively easily. |
| Ideal Home | Apartment or country house. Can be a couch potato or energetic walking companion. Enjoy some daily exercise. |
| Lifespan | 10 to 14 years |
| Purpose | Originally for flushing small birds. Nowadays entirely as a companion pet. |
| Watch dog | These small dog breeds do not bark very often and are not intended as alert or watch dogs. |
Other related pages:
More information on the King Charles Cavalier - Something Sweet
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