Cavalier Information
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel History
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is descended from the King Charles spaniel, as well as other toy Spaniels seen in many 16th century paintings. The breed started when breeders wanted to reproduce a dog that resembles those seen in these paintings. These paintings of these spaniels were seen during the time of England's Charles II. The Spaniels that had shown these features most were sought after and their owners were even offered money for the dogs. The breeders wanted to try to match the looks from the paintings as close as possible.
In the 1940's these spaniel dogs were classified as a separate breed and were given the name Cavalier, to differentiate them from other spaniels. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was shown in the Toy Group of the AKC beginning in 1996.
Cavalier Appearance
The Cavalier King Charles is known as a small spaniel that has big round eyes. The Cavalier is a beautiful dog with a slightly wavy silky coat that comes in many colors including, ruby, tan and black, Blenheim, and tri-color. The tail on the Cavalier is normally docked and the muzzle is conical. The breed is known to be quite stunning and is seen as very regal.
Cavalier KC Spaniel Temperament
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an affectionate and eager little dog. They are known to be very lively, and outgoing. The Cavalier is seen as being fearless and live to please. They are intelligent and therefore are usually easy to train and respond well to gentle obedience training. They are known to be well behaved and get along well with other dogs and household pets.
Cavaliers need to be well socialized from a very early age and need lots of attention. The Cavalier should not be left alone for hours on end. They come from a line of hunting dogs and therefore they love to hunt and chase. They can play for hours and be quite happy. They are great dogs for little children and adults alike. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect companion dog. It has a great sense of smell and vision and can be used in hunts in open country. This breed will also do well in competitive obedience.
Cavaliers' Role
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel plays the role of a perfect house pet. They are great for large families as well as individuals seeking companionship. They are attentive and loving and tons of fun. They are easily trained and very intelligent. They love to please and therefore would make a wonderful addition to any family regardless of age or size.
