Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Origins

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Cavalier King Charles SpanielsOrigins

• Found in paintings of the 16th and 17th
  centuries.
• Owned by the aristocracy

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Spaniels are good

• At listening
• At posing for photos
• As a companion
• As a domestic pet
• http//www.akc.org/breeds/cavalier_king_charles_sp
  aniel/index.cfm - includes physique

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Characteristics

• Toy dog small, compact
• Gentle
• Co-operates
• Eager to please
• Alert to unusual sounds sights

• 8 kg approx
• Sweet-natured
• Lively
• Affectionate
• Gets on with cats
• Exuberant

http//www.terrificpets.com/dog_breeds/Cavalier_Ki
ng_Charles_Spaniel.asp - includes history,
temperament, grooming
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• Needs and Care
• Regular grooming to keep coat in good condition
• Injections, vet check-ups
• http//www.cavalierkingcharlesspaniels.co.uk/chara
  cter.htm - read also colour, size and weight
  pages

• Colours
• Blenheim (white and tan)
• Black and tan eyebrows, muzzle, and belly
• Ruby (rich red)
• Tricoloured black and white with tan eyebrows