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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Overview

AKC Height:

12-13 inches

AKC Weight:

13-18 pounds

Colors:

Blenheim - Rich chestnut markings well broken up on a clear, pearly white ground. Tricolor - Jet black markings well broken up on a clear, pearly white ground. Ruby - Whole-colored rich red. Black and Tan - Jet black with rich, bright tan markings over eyes, on cheeks, inside ears, on chest, legs, and on underside of tail.

Life Expectancy:

12-15 years

Group:

Toy Group

Description

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels require a moderate amount of exercise, which they can get by playing with their family.

Temperament

Cavaliers are happy, friendly dogs. They are good with children. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are true lap dogs.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Housebreaking

Housebreaking the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires consistency on your part. Dogs are creatures of habit, and knowing the tips and tricks of training will make the process so much easier and less stressful.

Puppy Housebreaking     Adult Marking & Retraining

Find a Puppy: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

If you are looking for a puppy or adult dog, please read our important information on choosing a puppy from a breeder and adopting a dog from a rescue. There are good dog breeders and good dog rescues and there are bad dog breeders and bad dog rescues. Our information will help you to make an informed decision and will give you tips on what to look for and what to avoid.

Pet shops are not the best place to look for a puppy. Dogs from pet shops often come from puppy mills, and puppy mill dogs are often kept in unhealthy conditions. The best way to end puppy mills is to rescue or buy from reputable sources.

Nutrition

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel should only be fed high-quality dog food targeted toward the dog’s age, whether puppy, adult, or senior. Avoid cooked bones and food with high fat content. Talk to your veterinarian if you have concerns about your dog’s weight.

Training

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is extremely eager to please their owners. At the very least, these dogs can benefit from learning basic commands, like sit, come, and stay. Because this breed is highly intelligent and easily bored, it is important to give them multiple challenging toys to keep this breed occupied.

Health

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Watch for Luxated Patellar, Mitral Valve Disease, Cataracts.