Home Page Health Small Dog Breeds Cavalier King Charles SpanielThe Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a Very Popular Dog The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a much-loved dog on both sides of the Atlantic. In Britain,
he was rated 7th most popular dog breed and in America he was 23rd. Both these rankings were based on
breed registrations to the respective Kennel Clubs during the year of 2010. He is indubitably a spaniel but because of his diminutive size, he is placed in the Toy Dogs category in both the American Kennel Club and the Kennel Club UK The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has always been popular in Britain but his popularity has increased dramatically in the United States, over the last ten years or so. He is also extremely popular in Australia. He stands about thirteen inches tall, at the shoulder and weighs between thirteen and eighteen pounds. This little dog is everybody's friend, adults, children and other dogs, large or small. However, spaniels of all sizes are bred to hunt and retrieve small birds and game, so he may pursue small pets such as hamsters and gerbils. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was first bred in England, hundreds of years ago and was the favored pet of the aristocracy, hence his name. Grooming The Cavalier King Charles SpanielThis breed has a silky coat that comes in four distinct color schemes – Blenheim (chestnut and white), Tricolor (black, white, and tan), Ruby (solid red) and Black and Tan. The one you see here is Black and Tan. The chestnut and white variety was first bred by John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, who lived at Blenheim Palace, hence the name Blenheim. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel will shed hair moderately. Although his coat only needs occasional brushing to keep it in good condition you may find it preferable to brush him daily, in a place where you can collect the loose hair and dispose of it. Five or ten minutes brushing equals less vacuuming. Exercising The Cavalier King Charles SpanielHe is a spaniel, so that means he was bred as a working dog and will always love a walk or a romp in the yard. He is such an adaptable and amenable little dog that he can be equally contented to lie with you and enjoy a cuddle. His calm and sociable nature makes him a very effective therapy dog Training The Cavalier King Charles SpanielAlthough The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is classed as a Toy dog, he comes from a long line of Sporting Dogs (known as Gundogs in the United Kingdom) and all these breeds, such as retrievers, spaniels, setters and pointers are highly trainable, as they have to be instantly obedient in the field. He is quite an intelligent dog, being ranked joint 44th out of 79 breed groups by Dr Stanley Coren, who has carried out considerable research in this field. He is described as having "average working/obedience intelligence and understanding of new commands". He responds very well to sensitive, patient training and excels in obedience and agility competitions. There is lots of expert help and FREE information at Training Your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's TemperamentThis little dog has a temperament which is close to being ideal. He is loving, friendly, playful and patient. He is extremely sociable and gets on well with other dogs, whether they be large or small. He is exceptionally good with children, even small children, because he is gentle, patient and protective. He has one fault. He is so friendly that he will never make a good guard dog. Need To Learn More?
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