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Maintenance: Moderat
Recommended for: families, children, young and older adults .
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was deliberately bred as a companion dog and has fulfilled its life's work admirably.
Male CKCS (or at least our Playful Paws' male Cavaliers) are "in love" with their family. Females, love you but the
males tend to be totally focused on you or "IN LOVE" with you.
Appearance: With a sweet rounded face, big brown eyes, silky coat, and soft feathering ears the Cavalier is the
ultimate "cute" dog They are small, reaching (12-18") and weighing (8-18lb). They do have the tendency to easily put
on weight so exercise is recommended. There are four colours, Blenheim (chestnut and white), tri colored (black, white
and tan), black and tan, and ruby (solid red). They shouldn't be confused with the King Charles Spaniel, a dog with a
shorter snout and is more reserved in nature.
Temperament: Known for their playful dispositions and exceptional gentleness. Cavaliers are affectionate and
compliant, tolerant of children and come highly recommended by many vets for their exceptional gentleness. Cavaliers
typically do well in the agility performances because they are intelligent and easy to train, but like all smart dogs he
needs motivation and a consistent owner. They also do well in competitive obedience competitions. Cavaliers were
bred to be companion animals. They adore being with people and crave affection. In my experience, females love you
but the males are "in love" with you. You are the center of the male Cavaliers' world, he ignores all else when you are
in his presence. The Cavalier makes an ideal house pet, being small, quiet and unobtrusive. They are not a "yappy"
dog but will announce the arrival of strangers. They are easily house-trained and do not need a big backyard. A
regular walk, however, is recommended. They should always be kept on leash when walking because some display a
chasing instinct and may get so focused on what caught their eye that they do not notice their surroundings and may
get hurt or ran over.
Ideal owner: Cavaliers appeal to older people and young families alike, and are adaptable enough to fit in either
situation. They crave affection and attention. Puppies may be injured if left unsupervised with children under three
years.
Grooming: The Cavalier's long, silky coat needs no trimming, other than between the pads of the feet. He does shed
but hair loss can be kept to a minimum with regular brushing. He is a clean dog and should need infrequent bathing.
The Cavalier should be brushed for 15-20 minutes each week and bathed no more than bi-weekly or as needed to
avoid stripping the essential oils from their skin/coats. The drop ears should be wiped clean and checked regularly to
avoid infections.
Health: The Cavalier is generally healthy and sturdy however, they do have a few health concerns. No breed is
completely free of health related issues, the following is a brief list of some of the more important health issues found
in the breed: heart murmurs, cataracts, sub-luxating patellas (slipping knee caps). Cavies have the highest incidence
of Mitral Valve Disease. To find out more about Mital Valve Disease click the blue link. Our Cavalier King Charles
undergo an extensive health examination and are certified to be clear of this disease with the Orthopedic Foundation.
We will be posting the certificate soon. MVD
Recommended for: families, children, young and older adults .
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was deliberately bred as a companion dog and has fulfilled its life's work admirably.
Male CKCS (or at least our Playful Paws' male Cavaliers) are "in love" with their family. Females, love you but the
males tend to be totally focused on you or "IN LOVE" with you.
Appearance: With a sweet rounded face, big brown eyes, silky coat, and soft feathering ears the Cavalier is the
ultimate "cute" dog They are small, reaching (12-18") and weighing (8-18lb). They do have the tendency to easily put
on weight so exercise is recommended. There are four colours, Blenheim (chestnut and white), tri colored (black, white
and tan), black and tan, and ruby (solid red). They shouldn't be confused with the King Charles Spaniel, a dog with a
shorter snout and is more reserved in nature.
Temperament: Known for their playful dispositions and exceptional gentleness. Cavaliers are affectionate and
compliant, tolerant of children and come highly recommended by many vets for their exceptional gentleness. Cavaliers
typically do well in the agility performances because they are intelligent and easy to train, but like all smart dogs he
needs motivation and a consistent owner. They also do well in competitive obedience competitions. Cavaliers were
bred to be companion animals. They adore being with people and crave affection. In my experience, females love you
but the males are "in love" with you. You are the center of the male Cavaliers' world, he ignores all else when you are
in his presence. The Cavalier makes an ideal house pet, being small, quiet and unobtrusive. They are not a "yappy"
dog but will announce the arrival of strangers. They are easily house-trained and do not need a big backyard. A
regular walk, however, is recommended. They should always be kept on leash when walking because some display a
chasing instinct and may get so focused on what caught their eye that they do not notice their surroundings and may
get hurt or ran over.
Ideal owner: Cavaliers appeal to older people and young families alike, and are adaptable enough to fit in either
situation. They crave affection and attention. Puppies may be injured if left unsupervised with children under three
years.
Grooming: The Cavalier's long, silky coat needs no trimming, other than between the pads of the feet. He does shed
but hair loss can be kept to a minimum with regular brushing. He is a clean dog and should need infrequent bathing.
The Cavalier should be brushed for 15-20 minutes each week and bathed no more than bi-weekly or as needed to
avoid stripping the essential oils from their skin/coats. The drop ears should be wiped clean and checked regularly to
avoid infections.
Health: The Cavalier is generally healthy and sturdy however, they do have a few health concerns. No breed is
completely free of health related issues, the following is a brief list of some of the more important health issues found
in the breed: heart murmurs, cataracts, sub-luxating patellas (slipping knee caps). Cavies have the highest incidence
of Mitral Valve Disease. To find out more about Mital Valve Disease click the blue link. Our Cavalier King Charles
undergo an extensive health examination and are certified to be clear of this disease with the Orthopedic Foundation.
We will be posting the certificate soon. MVD