CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL
Once the favourite breed of King Charles II of England, the small sporting spaniel was first dubbed the King Charles Spaniel. Then oriental breeds came into fashion and breeders began crossbreeding the spaniels to achieve a more snub-nosed, round-headed look. In 1926, a wealthy American visited England in search of the small spaniels so often seen in portraits of King Charles. But there were none. So he offered monetary prizes to be awarded at the famed Crufts Dog Show for the male and female most closely resembling the original King Charles Spaniel. British breeders rose to the occasion and by 1945, the recreated breed had arrived. To avoid confusion with the now-snub-nosed King Charles Spaniels, the breed was named the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel since Charles was known as the Cavalier King.
The cavalier is a very intelligent dog.They grow to be about 12-18 lbs and 11-13" high.They come in four colors.Blenheim (chestnut red & white)Tri-color (black white & tan) Ruby & Black & tan.They are eager to learn and please.
This is the ultimate lap dog good with children and the elderly.Make excellent pets,very outgoing and happy loving, and devoted lap dogs.Cavaliers are happy living in the city or will easily make their self at home in the country as well.They love to snuggle and are very huggable lap dogs.They prefer to sleep on or beside their masters bed most of the time.They travel well and are the perfect companion for both active and non-active life styles.
Cavaliers have a beautiful soft oder free coat that are wash and wear,They should be bathed about every two to three weeks. they do shed but do not excessively,however it can be kept to a minimum by keeping them clean and with frequent brushing.All dogs need basic grooming of nails clipped and coat brushed.Twice weekly should maintain the coat and prevent coat matting.They housebreak easily and are clean natured making them the perfect house pet.
