Breed Fact Sheet - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Details

Height: 33-36cm (13"-14")

Colour: Black & Tan, Ruby,
Blenheims & Tri-colours.

Coat: Long & Silky, sometimes wavy but not curly.

General Appearance: Small sized, well balanced body. Big round dark eyes. Long flowing ears that hang to the side of the head. Long tail.

Dog Facts

Price: between $800 to $1000, which should include limited or main pedigree papers, vaccination certificate & heart test results for parents of pup from Specialist Cardiologist

Temperament: Lively, Friendly, Playful, non-aggressive; no tendency to nervousness.

Characteristics: Sporting, affectionate, absolutely fearless.

Lifespan: 12 to 13 years; 15 is not uncommon.

Recommended for: Families.

Be Aware
# There is a difference between Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and King Charles Spaniels

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was developed from a cross between the a King Charles and a Cocker Spaniel, the English breeders were trying to reproduce a toy dog similar to those seen in portraits from the time of England's Charles II. The Cavalier today differs greatly from its forbearers.
This is an affectionate, undemanding and easy to train family dog. They are excellent with children and the elderly. They are not excessive barkers but will announce strangers. They are no guard dogs however, as they greet most people warmly. Cavaliers get along with everyone, including cats and other small pets. Being relatively small and easy going, they make good travel companions.

Grooming- Cavaliers should be groomed thoroughly once a week. The nails and the hair between the pads of the feet should be trimmed once a month. This is a shedding dog but good grooming should keep the hair load on your furniture fairly low. Special attention must be given to the ears are they are drop ears and there is very little air circulation. No trimming is necessary and is, indeed, disallowed for the show ring.

Exercise- whatever exercise you can provide will suit this breed they are very adaptable.They do need some regular exercise or they will put on the kilos.

Health- This breed can sometimes suffer from hereditary eye disease and dislocating kneecaps.
For Diet and other general dog health information Health/Nutrition

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Websites:

Information on MVD in Cavaliers
http://www.geocities.com/cavalierethical/ethicalheart.htm

Information on Eye problems in Cavaliers
http://www.geocities.com/cavalierethical/ethicaleyes.htm

Questions For Finding the Right Breeder - We have compiled a list of questions to help you find the right breeder. There are no right or wrong answers, however you must be comfortable with the answers given from any breeder.
http://www.geocities.com/cavalierethical/breederquestionaire.htm

Clubs:

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB OF ACT
Ph:02- 6242 4339

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB of QLD
Vicki Wyness
PO Box 742
Morayfield 4506
Ph: 07 54286535
Email:oronsay@bigpond.com.au

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB OF VICTORIA Inc.
http://www.cavalierclubvic.com