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"Small Dog Breed Catalog"
Small Dog Breed Catalog: Page 13
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Breed
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a breed that is slightly larger
than the King Charles Spaniel. In addition, the Cavalier King Charles
has a skull that is almost flat between the ears and his stop is much
shallower than that of the King Charles. However, he shares the same
characteristic of courage, and hardiness as his close relative. The
Cavalier is a beautiful dog that is relatively clean, adores children,
and gets along with other pets. He is a gentle, affectionate, and
sweet tempered breed that is also friendly toward strangers. Training
method should be precise and gentle. Spoiling this breed does not
usually encourage a nippy behavior. All in all, the Cavalier makes an
excellent companion dog for all types of household.
Size: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel stands 11-12in at the
shoulder and weighs between 12 and 18lb.
History and origin: The Cavalier and the King Charles were both
originated in England from the same stock. Once it became common to
produce a King Charles Spaniel with a short nose, the original type
almost disappeared. However, in the late 1920s, a group of breeders
worked to bring back the old type of King Charles and added the prefix
name Cavalier to distinguish the breed from the newer and separate
variety.
Feeding: Recommended feeding for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is
about ' - 1 can (13.3oz size) of high-quality meat product with added
biscuit in the same amount or 1 ' cupfuls of complete dry food. This
breed would also enjoy and occasional meat scraps.
Exercise: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel easily adapts to
apartment living provided he gets enough exercise of 1 or 2 walks per
day.
Grooming: The Cavalier has long, fine, and straight, shedding coat.
Regular brushing with a bristle brush is essential to keep it from
getting tangled. Check the paws regularly for any sign of
interdigital cysts and also check the ears for canker, which is often
detected by an unpleasant smell. Wipe his eyes regularly with cotton
wool dipped in a weak saline solution in order to keep them clear of
unsightly tear streaks. The Cavalier also needs a monthly bath.
Copyright 2006 by Jay Jennings. All rights reserved.
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