Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (or Cavalier) is a very popular toy dog with a generally placid nature and friendliness. They come in a range of colors: ruby (red), black and tan, tricolor (black and white with tan markings) and Blenheim (a rich chestnut and white, with a white patch down the centre of the head).

Dating back to the 14th Century, and probably originating in Spain, they were very popular in Stuart times and named after King Charles II of England, who shared his bed with several! The Blenheim coloring was first bred by the Duke of Marlborough (whose seat is Blenheim in Oxfordshire) in the 19th Century.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy
(Blenheim coloring)

Size	Small
Height	32cm
Weight	5.5-8kg (12-18lbs)
Grooming	Medium, weekly attention needed
Exercise	Medium; needs play
Feeding	Medium
Temperament	Friendly with family; not aggressive with other dogs
Guarding instinct	Will warn, but shows little aggression

Cavalier King Charles puppy

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy photo

Links

Cavaliers.co.uk
Very informative UK site. Information about the breed, advice on buying a puppy, show information and a database of owners, breeders and exhibitors.

UK Kennel Club
Here you can find the UK Kennel Club "standard" for the breed.

American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club

Cavalier Central
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Canada

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel clip art to download and enjoy!

Send a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel e-card

Beautiful photos to enjoy, but a sad story

Photo gallery of many beautiful Cavalier King Charles spaniels

8 year old Cavalier King Charles