Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Toy Group
AKC RecognizedFamily-friendlyCan suit apartment life
📏 Size
Small
⚖️ Weight
5 - 8 kg
🕐 Lifespan
12 - 15 years
🌍 Origin
England
🐕 Shedding
Low
✂️ Grooming
Every few weeks
Energy Level
moderate
Exercise: About 1 hr a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Good to know
- Born companions: bred as lap dogs for the British nobility, they are gentle, affectionate and adapt to most homes, from apartments to big families.
- Still a spaniel: their sporting roots show in a love of chasing birds and butterflies, so a fenced yard or leash is wise outdoors.
- Silky coat care: the medium-length coat with feathering on the ears, legs and feet sheds moderately and needs brushing a few times a week to stay tangle-free.
- Not a guard dog: they tend to greet strangers as friends and are happiest with company, so they don't do well left alone for long stretches.
- Easy to train: eager to please and food-motivated, they generally respond well to gentle, reward-based training.
Getting out with a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Daily walks and some play keep them content. A mix of park time and easy trails suits them.
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