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This comfort-loving breed adores cuddling in laps and snuggling on soft pillows, but he also has more athletic instincts than you might think. Often called a "sporting toy breed" because of his combination of spaniel and toy traits, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is sweet-tempered, playful, and gentle. Home > Dog Breed Reviews > Cavalier King Charles SpanielĪustralian Ch.

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The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed was finally recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996, and is today known for its friendliness. The short-nosed variety of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels became more popular, but they were not instantly accepted in the United States. Thus, breeders went back to their old dogs and started developing them in order to win the money. However, Roswell Eldridge, a wealthy American, visited England and offered a huge prize for the old-type spaniels with the best pointed noses. In the early 20th century, some dogs that looked like the early specimens of the breed were regarded as inferior. For generations, wealthy homes sheltered the King Charles Spaniel, but gradually the shorter-nosed dog became a more popular choice. After the king died, the Duke of Marlborough became the promoter of the breed and his favorite Blenheim or red-and-white breed gets it name from his estate. The dogs came to be regarded as King Charles Spaniels because of their close association with the King. In the 18th century, King Charles II was so captivated with his toy spaniels, that it was alleged he paid no attention to his state. As all the family members liked the toy spaniels, they became immensely popular. Also referred to as the comforter spaniels, these Tudor lapdogs functioned as foot- and lap-warmers and were also used to drive away fleas from the bodies of their owners. "Toy" dogs in Europe were produced by crossing small spaniels and Oriental toy breeds like the Tibetan Spaniel and the Japanese Chin. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed has descended from spaniel roots, as is evident from the name. Cardiac, eye, hip, and knee tests are suggested for this breed of dog. Many Cavaliers also have reduced platelet numbers, but this does not seem to cause any problems. Sometimes retinal dysplasia is seen in the breed.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed, which has an average lifespan of 9 to 14 years, may suffer from minor health problems such as patellar luxation, and entropion, or major problems like syringomelia, mitral valve disease (MVD), and canine hip dysplasia ( CHD). The dog requires a good amount of exercise regularly, in the form of a romp in a secure area or a moderate on-leash walk. Its long coat requires brushing on alternate days. The Cavalier is not suited for outdoor living. In many ways, the Cavalier makes a perfect house pet. This playful, sweet, gentle, quiet, and affectionate dog is always willing to please. When it is outdoors, its true spaniel nature takes charge and it is fond of exploring, chasing, and sniffing. The King Charles Cavalier is very friendly towards other pets, dogs, and strangers.

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The dog’s gait, meanwhile, is free and elegant, with a good drive and reach. It has the structure of a working spaniel but is slightly smaller. The Cavalier’s moderately-boned and slightly long body makes it a regal and elegant toy spaniel. A sweet and gentle expression is also typical of the breed. A characteristic of this breed is that its feet have long tufts of hair. The moderately long and silky coat of the Cavalier King Charles, which is usually found in solid ruby, black and tan, parti-colors Blenheim (white and ruby) and tricolor (black, tan, and white), may be slightly wavy. Their mouth differs from the King Charles Spaniel: the Cavalier appears to be smiling, with its mouth turned up, while the King Charles’s mouth turns down.

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The breed became a TV star when featured on Sex and the City as Charlotte York’s dog.

Their gentle nature also makes them excellent therapy dogs. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are happy as city or country dogs.