ABOUT THE BREED
Toy spaniels were part of the royal
court life as early as the 15th Century.
Royalty such as Mary Queen of Scots,
Charles 1, Charles II and the Duke and
Duchess of Marlborough all loved and cherished these little dogs. Then in 1928,
after a considerable challenge to bring the breed back, the UK Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel Club was founded. In 1996 the Cavalier gained full recognition
by the AKC as the 140th AK
C breed.
CAVALIER CONSIDERATIONS
The Cavalier is in the middle class of trainability. They our house broken easily
and easily taught to heal. Cavaliers are for people who wan't a lap dog and
companion. They are the biggest of the toy breed. So they are easy to care for.
The Cavalier weight is between 13-18 pounds. Cavaliers can be harmed by other
dogs. They are so sweet they will not fight. Due to this gentleness small children
should be watched. In this way the Cavalier will not be hurt. The Cavalier is
not a dog to buy for protection. This dog is known to greet
everyone. Grooming requires a couple short sessions per
week. Please make sure that this is the dog you really
wan't. Because the Cavalier needs lots of love and the
above mentioned.
CAVALIERS
Picture of young Charles
II with his spaniels
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Dog owner's home
Veterinary Handbook
by j. giffin, md & l. carlson, dvm
