The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an affable and intelligent fellow with a penetrating gaze and a long satiny coat, ready to “drown” anyone who comes into view in a sea of his own charm. These energetic, outgoing sympathizers make exceptional friends. Cheer up, laugh, relieve stress - all this dogs are ready to do for the owner every day in exchange only for a kind word and affection. Not without reason, in the homeland of the breed, in England, the reputation of professional comforters has long been established for Cavalier Kings.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was originally developed from decorative toy spaniels depicted by 16th, 17th and 18th century artists such as Titian and Gainsborough. They were very common as "ladies' dogs". King Charles II loved spaniels so much that he never parted with them. In the 1800s, the "snub-nosed" variety of the breed began to gain popularity, and the original breed was almost lost. Only the Duke of Marlborough preserved the breed by breeding dogs at his castle in Blenheim. In 1926, American Roswell Eldridge attempted to recreate the original version of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel by offering a prize for a dog that looked exactly like historical portraits.
This is a loving, unpretentious family dog, friendly with everyone. And it is a good companion for kids and active older people. The dog does not bark unnecessarily, but announces the arrival of strangers. However, it is not a guard dog: it welcomes most people warmly. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel gets along well with everyone, including cats and other small animals. Being relatively small and docile, it makes a good companion.
Although the smallest of all breeds, these dogs are active and fun companions. Their favorite pastime is spending time at home with their owners. Often they are very attached to their owners and enjoy the comfort of home. They can make good little guard dogs. However, they also need regular physical activity outside the home to keep fit, healthy and toned. Many of them are highly trainable and generally love to play.
The most common hereditary problems for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel are heart disease and brain/spine disease (syringomyelia). Like many other breeds, they can suffer from various hereditary eye diseases and hip dysplasia (a pathology that can lead to mobility problems). Therefore, it is very important to check the condition of the eyes and thighs, brain/spine and heart before breeding dogs.
The King Charles Spaniel will adapt to any given amount of exercise. Exercise must be regular, otherwise the dog will gain excess weight. Enough daily practice for an hour. However, the dog also likes games and training in which they can excel.
The coat of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires careful grooming once a week. The nails and hairs between the pads on the paws should be trimmed once a month. This dog sheds, but grooming will help to avoid excessive shedding in the house. Particular attention should be paid to the ears. Because they hang down, they don't circulate well, so they're prone to infections if not cared for properly.
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