The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel makes a loving companion that is smart and naturally well behaved. This dog has great vision and sense of smell and can even be used for short hunts. He loves to play outdoors.

Description
This dog has expressive eyes and long, furry ears. It's silky coat can sometimes be wavy.

Size
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel weighs between 10 and 18 pounds and stands 12 to 13 inches tall.

Color
Tricolor, red & white, black & tan, mahogany red.

Origin
Descended from the King Charles Spaniel, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was classified as it's own breed in the 1940's.

Temperament
Outgoing and lively, these dogs are smart and eager to please. They need to be with people and do well with older children. Beware their natural instinct to chase and never let them off the leash when out walking!

Training
These smart dogs respond well to obedience training and can do well in competitive obediance trials. They can be sensitive so be sure to be gentle when training.

Living Conditions
They can do good with a small yard or no yard as long as you walk them and take them to the park for play time. They don't like hot weather.

Group
AKC Toy Gun Dog

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