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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breed Information:

Class: Toy Group
Alternate Names: Monkey Dog
Height: 12 - 13 inches (30 � 33 cm)
Weight: 13 - 18 pounds (6 - 8 kg)
Color: Blenheim, black and white with tan, black and tan, and ruby
Hypoallergenic: No

Description & Appearance:

This type of Spaniel has a long silky coat with colors of Blenheim (rich chestnut on a pearl white background), a tri-color of black, white and tan, a rich ruby red or black and tan. The CKC Spaniel is well-known for their long snout, big beautiful eyes and thick build. Tails are sometimes docked to three-times its length.

Temperament:

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is the ultimate lap dog. They have an affectionate and friendly temperament to everyone. They�re sociable with dogs and other pets as well as respectful children. Training is easy with this breed as they are intelligent and receptive. They have done well in obedience competitions and other dog sports.

Health:

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a number of health issues to watch out for. Patella luxation (slipping of the kneecap) can be treated with surgery. Congenital eye and heart conditions are common. You should review the medical history of the parents and grandparents of this breed before selecting a puppy from the litter. Weight should be watched as well as CKC Spaniels tend to gain weight quickly.

The average life span for this breed averages from 9 to 14 years.

Care & Grooming:

They are mainly indoor dogs and thrive well in apartments. They are also an active breed and enjoy the occasional walks and romps through the park.

This popular toy breed will need the occasional bath. They�re hair will sometimes get matted, so you�ll find having a bottle of detangler around useful. This breed does shed. Weekly brushings with a firm bristle brush is needed.

History:

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel originated in the United Kingdom where various Toy Spaniels were bred together for the royal family of King Charles II. King Charles II had an affinity to certain traits of his King Charles Spaniel growing up as a child and offered prize money to anyone who could yield the "old-fashioned type" of Spaniel. The result was the CKC Spaniel as known today with a flat head, pronounced snout and a lozenge on the crown of its head.

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