Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Other name: Cavalier King Charles

Photo: adult dog of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed
Photo: puppy of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed
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Life expectancy

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a life expectancy of between 10 and 14 years

Temperament

Size

Small

Adult size

Female Between 10 and 13 in
Male Between 10 and 13 in

Adult weight

Female Between 11 and 18 lb
Male Between 11 and 18 lb
Coat colour
Black White Red
Type of coat
Long Wavy
Eye colour
Brown

Purchase price

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel costs between £730 and £940

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More details about the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Origins and history

This dog’s origins can be traced to the King Charles breed who was once much more appreciated than the Cavalier. Today, we are witnessing a reversal of this trend because the Cavalier has fewer health problems, for example with their breathing. The Cavalier comes from crossing the King Charles, the Pekingese and the Pug. They take their name from Charles II who, according to his critics, preferred to play with his dogs rather than deal with state affairs. The breed standard was only fixed in 1928 and it was not until 1945 that the breed was recognised by the Kennel Club. As for the FCI, they definitively recognised the Cavalier King Charles in 1955.

FCI classification of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

  • Group 9 - Companion and Toy Dogs

  • Section 7 : English Toy Spaniels

Training a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles is not hard to train, it is however sometimes hard to keep their attention. 

This little dog will try to wriggle out of being trained at every given opportunity. They know how to use their charm and take advantage of a weak trainer.
On the other hand, if training is started early and a motivating reward, like food, is used they tend to cooperate easily.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Purchase price

The price of a Cavalier King Charles varies according to its origins, age and sex. On average, a Cavalier King Charles registered with the KC is about £940. 

The average budget needed to meet the needs of a dog of this size would be between £18 and £26 / month.

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