• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels: This breed of dog are small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears.
  • Spaniels originated in Spain, hence their name, but most modern breeds were developed in England and America
  • The larger breeds of spaniels are called Springers referring to the dogs ability to force its quarry to spring out of wooded areas
  • The smaller breeds of spaniels are called Cockers relating to their skill in hunting Woodcock pigeons  
• Fact 3 - Origin of the breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels originated in England during the 1600's and were originally bred for startling, or flushing, birds from their cover
  • Later bred as a lapdog
    • King Charles II of England was so closely associated with these particular dogs that they became known as Cavalier King Charles spaniels
    • It is said that the sign "Beware of the Dog" originated in his court meaning, not that they were dangerous, but to warn people not to tread on them!
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 12 - 14 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Nicknames: King Charles Spaniels. The word Spaniel is often mis-spelt as Spanial
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels: The coat is normally long, silky, free from curl and comes in a range of colors including black and Tan, Red or Tricolor - black and white with tan markings
• Fact 7 - Life of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 9 - 12 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels is the Toy dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Cavalier King Charles Spaniels as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Ear infections
  • - Heart murmurs
  • - Entropion (The border of the eyelid turns inward against the eyeball)
  • - Patellar Luxation - the kneecap luxates, or pops out of place
• Fact 12 - The Cavalier King Charles Spaniels owned by King Charles were so loved that he wrote a decree that the King Charles Spaniel should be accepted in any public place, even in the Houses of Parliament where animals were not usually allowed
• Fact 13 - Breeding Cavalier King Charles Spaniels for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

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