Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

  

Summary:

•  The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a wonderful family dog and an active walking companion.
•  The breed is brave, social, playful and easy to handle.
•  They thrive best when they are part of the family and like to be active.
•  The breed club attaches great importance to health and has strict breeding requirements
•  The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a history that spans over a thousand years, and the breed is popular all over the world.
•  They are small dogs with beautiful ears and a long, silky coat.
•  The fur is relatively easy to care for, but you should be extra careful behind the ears

A loving companionThe Cavalier King Charles Spaniel really lives up to expectations as a good companion. The breed is known for its fearlessness, friendliness towards both people and other dogs, playfulness and easy handling. This dog will become a beloved part of your family and thrives best when it can be with you. Placing it in a kennel is not ideal – it wants to be close to its family.

Activities and health

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a breed that really loves activity. It is used in various dog sports, including obedience, tracking, agility, and freestyle. The breed is versatile and copes with various forms of training and activity. It is important to be aware that there are some health challenges associated with this breed, such as heart defects, SM (Syringomylia), eye diseases and patella (knee joint).The breed club takes responsibility for the health of the breed, and we ask that health certificates on the parent animals be sent to the club’s Breeding Council to ensure that the breeders follow our guidelines and rules for breeding. Health challenges include heart defects, SM (Syringomylia), eye conditions and patella (knee joint). Breeders must health examine breeding animals and send health certificates to the Breeding Council. It is recommended to contact the breed club for more information about the breed and its health

The story behind the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small companion dog of British origin. The breed is often referred to as Cavalier because of its long name. Traces of dogs with spaniel traits have been found in Europe over a thousand years ago. As early as the 1830s, Englishmen began crossing Asian small dogs into the King Charles Spaniel breed. It was not until 1945 that the breed was recognized as a purebred dog by the English Kennel Club. Today, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a very popular breed found all over the world.

Appearance and grooming

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small breed with male dogs that are between 32-33 cm in height, and bitches that are slightly smaller. The weight should ideally be between 5.5-8 kg, although there are also larger individuals. The breed is characterized by well-set ears and a long, silky coat. The fur can be slightly wavy, but not curly. It is important to pay special attention to the area behind the ears, as this part of the fur can tangle more easily.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs. King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and King Charles Spaniel are closely related breeds with some distinct differences. Both have a historical connection to the British nobility and share similar names, but they differ in appearance, personality and health. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is the larger of the two, with a natural-looking muzzle and large, expressive eyes. The breed comes in a variety of colors including blenheim, tricolor, ruby and black and tan. They have a friendly, playful and social personality, and thrive as family dogs. The King Charles Spaniel, on the other hand, is smaller and has a flattened muzzle and larger eyes that are closer together. They have traditionally had color variants such as black and tan, ruby, blenheim and tricolor, with the addition of the color King Charles, which is solid black. These dogs are affectionate and can be more reserved with strangers. When it comes to health, both breeds are prone to certain challenges. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel can suffer from heart disease and neurological problems, while the King Charles Spaniel often experiences breathing problems due to their flat facial structure. Both spaniel breeds share a common affection and devotion to their families. The choice between them depends on individual preferences in terms of size, appearance and personality, as well as an understanding of the health challenges that can affect each breed.

The breed club

The breed club has an overview of registered breeders who follow these guidelines and requirements. The breed is popular, so take your time to find a breeder who will invest time in both you and your puppy.Good luck with your exploration of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed! We hope you find the perfect companion and have many wonderful moments together.