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Description: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is
considered a toy dog. This dog stands 13 to 18
inches at the withers and weighs between 10 and
18 pounds. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has
a long, silky coat with feathering on the legs,
tail, and ears. The coat comes in four colors:
Blenheim, ruby, tricolor, and black and tan.
Although the tail of the Cavalier is usually left
its natural length, it is sometimes docked by one
third. This dog can have a life span of 9 to
fourteen years. It is also called the Ruby
Spaniel or the Blenheim Spaniel.

History: King Charles II of England is most
closely associated with the Spaniel that bears
his name. Even as a child, he was surrounded by
this breed of dog. After he attained the throne,
he promoted the breed and allowed the little dogs
the run of the palace. It is said that the
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel even whelped on the
royal bed. This small dog is present in art from
the 16th to 18th centuries and was used to help
attract fleas as well as its duties as a
comforter dog. Breeding with the Pug produced a
shorter faced dog, the King Charles Spaniel.
However, an American fancier Roswell Eldridge,
bred the breed back to the more original dog and
recreated the Cavalier.

Temperament: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is
exclusively a companion dog, despite its old
Spaniel hunting instincts. It is a very
affectionate and happy little dog that thrives
when given attention by its human friends. This
is a very playful dog that wants to please those
around it. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is
an excellent companion for anyone and is
trustworthy and gentle with children. It loves to
cuddle and bonds strongly to its family.

Health Issues: Although the Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel is a fairly healthy toy breed, it can
suffer from a variety of inherited health
problems. One of the most serious problems is
mitral valve heart disease, which begins as a
heart murmur and can become worse as time goes
on. Another serious condition is syringomyelia,
in which cysts will form on the spinal column.
This can be a painful condition for the dog. The
potential owner of this engaging little dog would
be well advised to make sure the dog is purchased
from a reputable breeder who has followed
intelligent breeding practices.

Grooming: Since the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
has such a long coat, it is important to keep it
well groomed. The dog should be brushed every day
to prevent matting and the hair on the feet
should be kept trimmed, especially around the toe
and foot pads. The long ears should be checked
regularly and kept clean and dry to prevent
infections. Pay some attention to the eyes, too,
to make sure they remain infection free.

Living Conditions: The Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel is a house dog. It cannot live in an
outside situation, either physically or mentally.
This little dog needs to be around people as much
of the time as possible. The dog will adapt its
exercise needs to its owner, so it is suitable
for both active and inactive lifestyles.
Regardless of the owner's exercise needs,
however, the dog does need a walk every day. It
is very suitable for living in an apartment.

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