| The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel makes a good | | | | Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and |
| family pet. She likes to live indoors and will do well with | | | | tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal |
| frequent walks or a properly fenced in exercise area. | | | | disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss |
| Please keep in mind that she will suffer in extreme | | | | of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease. |
| heat. She is highly intelligent and generally good with | | | | Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and |
| children and other pets. | | | | clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow |
| *Good With Children? Very good with older children. | | | | slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally a |
| As a reminder, never leave a young child unsupervised | | | | guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore and |
| with a dog or puppy. | | | | competent instructions to accomplish this can be found |
| *Good With Other Pets? Yes, very good with other | | | | on the net. |
| pets, especially if socialized early. | | | | *Life Span. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel can live |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size | | | | between 9 and 14 years with proper nutrition, medical |
| (two years old or older) of the Cavalier King Charles | | | | care and excellent living conditions. |
| Spaniel is 12 to 13 inches to the withers (highest point | | | | * Cavalier King Charles Spaniel History. She is believed |
| of the shoulder) and 10 to 18 pounds. | | | | to have originated in England. She was first registered |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have | | | | by the American Kennel Association in 1996. |
| certain inherited health problems associated with that | | | | Some Registries: |
| specific breed and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is | | | | *American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, Inc. |
| no exception. Be on the look out for syringomyelia (fluid | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| filled cavities develop within spinal cord, also called neck | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| scratchers disease, dog scratches in the air near the | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| neck, can progress and can be painfull), canine hip | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip joint that | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| can lead to arthritis pain and lameness), ear infections, | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| back problems, heart murmers and dislocating | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| kneecaps. This disease list is an informative guideline | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| only. Other diseases may also be significant threats, | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| please contact your veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in the | | | | Litter Size: 2 to 6 The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel |
| first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as | | | | puppies |
| an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for | | | | Category: Gun Dog, |
| shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | Terms To Describe: Graceful, active, happy, fearless, |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for | | | | sporting, gentle, affectionate, elegant, royal, |
| check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| dog sweets. | | | | She is a moderate watch dog. |
| *Grooming. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a | | | | Highly intelligent. |
| moderate length, curl free, silky coat which sheds. She | | | | She can make a great family pet. |
| should be brushed regularly, paying particular attention | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| to her feathery ears. Brushing will help her maintain a | | | | Does poorly in hot conditions. |
| clean and healthy coat, avoid mats and help you keep | | | | She is not a guard dog. |
| a closer eye on her health and strengthen your | | | | *Other Names Known By: Blenheim Spaniel, Ruby |
| emotional bond with her. Her fur may need to be | | | | Spaniel |
| trimmed between the pads of her feet, her eyes | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything in this |
| checked and ears cleaned. | | | | information may be correct for your dog. This |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week | | | | information is meant as a good faith guideline only. |
| with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. | | | | |