Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

**Cavalier King Charles Spaniel**
	; Blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Traits
Weight	13–20–28 lb (5.9–9.1–12.7 kg)
Height	12–13 inches (30–33 cm)
Classification & standards

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small breed of dog of the spaniel type.^[1] Unlike their larger spaniel cousins, they are not now used for hunting and are mostly kept as pets.^[2]

History

These dogs were developed in England about 100 years ago and are closely related to their even smaller relation the King Charles Spaniels (known in the United States of America as Toy Spaniels). One of the main people involved in creating this breed was the British general and politician John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough.^[3] They were developed to resemble dogs that were kept as pets and hunting dogs by many members of the royal family in England during the 16th century. King Charles II liked that breed, so this is how the dog was named.^[4]

Colour

There are four different colours that this dog breed come in which are:^[5]

Black and a brown colour called Tan in dogs.
Ruby, which is a dark red.
Blenheim, which is brown and white.
Tricolour, which is black, white with some tan markings.

Temperment

Cavaliers are usually happy dogs that like to stay very close to their human minders, they also like lots of exercise as they still keep some of their gundog family instincts.^[2]

Health issues and lifespan

Cavaliers typically live about ten years. Heart problems are common in Cavaliers.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Media

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel; lesser stop; skull not inclined to be domed with spot in centre of skull on the Blenheim. A white blaze between the eyes is standard of the Tricolour variety.
Correct Ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel; uniform chestnut colour, with no white markings; ears and slippers are often slightly lighter but dark chestnut colour should predominate
A purebred Black and Tan uniform.
Tricolour Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Blenheim variety, with chestnut brown markings on a white background on its back, patches over eyes and all brown ears
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - color: Blenheim.
The breed is well known for its loving temperament.
Three Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
Black-and-tan Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with bandaged paw