Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Breed Group: Spaniel-type
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Weight: Male 13–18 lb (5.9–8.2 kg) & Female 13–18 lb (5.9–8.2 kg)
Height: Male 12–13 inches (30–33 cm) Female 12–13 inches (30–33 cm)
Colors in which it is available: Blenheim, (Black, White, Tan,) Black and Tan, and Ruby
                              Nick Name: Cav, Cavalier, Cavie

General Information: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small breed of Spaniel-type dog, and is classed as a Toy dog by most Kennel Clubs. The breed is generally friendly, affectionate and good with both children and other animals. It is one of the most popular breeds in the United Kingdom. Historically it was a lap dog, and modern day adults can fill a lap easily. It is a smaller breed of Spaniel, and Cavalier adults are often the same size as adolescent dogs of other spaniel breeds. It has a silky coat and commonly an undocked tail. Nonetheless, it is small for a spaniel, with fully grown adults comparable in size to adolescents of other larger spaniel breeds. Breed standards state that height of a Cavalier should be between 12 to 13 inches (30 to 33 cm) with a proportionate weight between 10 to 18 pounds (4.5 to 8.2 kg). The tail is usually not docked and the Cavalier should have a silky coat of moderate length. Standards state that it should be free from curl, although a slight wave is allowed. Feathering can grow on their ears, feet, legs and tail in adulthood.

Qualities:

The breed is highly affectionate, playful, extremely patient and eager to please.

Cavaliers are not shy about socializing with much larger dogs.

Cavaliers are active and sporting.

They tend to regard all strangers as friends; members of the breed will usually never make a good guard dog.

Lifespan: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a lifespan of 9- 14 years.