They are extremely happy indoors, even smaller dwellings like apartments or townhouses, but even a small backyard is best.īecause of the hunting background of the breed, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is prone to chasing cars, bikes and other smaller animals. They are very energetic and eager to please, often resulting in the relentless involvement in everyday activities. Their easy-going and compliant temperament has made them a hit with young families and they are usually just as good with other pets around the house as they are with children.Ĭavalier King Charles Spaniels are very people-orientated and need a good deal of human contact. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a fantastic reputation for being very gentle, kind and good-natured. The life expectancy for a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is about 9 – 14 years. The average Cavalier King Charles Spaniel measures between 30 to 33cm and a healthy dog will weigh between 5 to 8 kg. Early socialisation of the King Charles Cavalier puppy is a good way to avoid any problems that may otherwise arise. Like many smaller dogs, they tend to develop behavioural problems if they are allowed to get away with misbehaviour. Discipline should be maintained, especially around the house or when introducing the dog to strangers. They respond well to mild obedience training, but for best results they need a dominant and obvious pack leader. Training the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels is not difficult. The breed is generally very tolerant of other pets in the home, even cats. However, it’s important to supervise them with smaller children because the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is small, it may not be as tolerant to provocation as some larger dogs are. They love human contact and have a great reputation with children.
Mary, Queen of Scots was accompanied by a toy spaniel as she walked to her beheading and King Charles II, after whom the breed is named, reportedly never went without at least one or two toy spaniels by his side.Ĭavalier King Charles Spaniels are very affectionate, energetic and eager little dogs. Officially classified as a toy breed, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was originally developed by cross breeding the King Charles Spaniel with the Pug, a popular breed amongst the aristocratic class and royals of the 1600’s and 1700’s. The breed comes in a variety of colours, including black and tan, red and white (known as Blenheim) and a mahogany red. The spaniels in those paintings had flat heads, high-set ears, and longish noses.The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small dog equipped with long floppy ears, short and stubby nose, a moderately long coat and a well-feathered chest and tail. His prototype is the toy spaniel that has existed for centuries as a companion to royalty and nobility.Ĭavaliers are descended from the same toy spaniels depicted in many 16th, 17th, and 18th century paintings by famous artists such as Van Dyck and Gainsborough. While the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a relatively new breed, recreated less than a century ago. The more restful members of the breed find happiness sitting on a lap or getting a belly rub. One of the largest of the toy breeds, he's often as athletic as a true sporting breed and enjoys hiking, running on the beach, and dog sports such as agility and flyball.
It originated in the United Kingdom, where it is still one of the most popular breeds.īorn to be a companion, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is sweet-tempered, playful, and gentle. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is often called a "sporting toy breed" because of his combination of spaniel and toy traits.
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