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