Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Ease of Training
Shedding
Watchdog
Guard Dog
Popularity
Size

History

• Dogs similar to him have been known for centuries
• He was a luxury item owned by aristocrats and those who could afford to feed him
• He was developed into the dog we know today in the 1920s

Personality and Behavior

• He's gentle and affectionate
• He's very friendly with everyone
• He loves to cuddle, sit on your lap, and keep close to you
• He craves attention and being petted!
• He gets along well with children
• He's friendly with other dogs
• He likes to live with other dogs and bonds closely to them, and he also gets along well with other pets
• He likes to chase things so you need to watch that he doesn't run out onto a busy road in pursuit of a critter

Training

• He's fairly easy to train. He learns commands at an average rate.

Shedding

• He sheds quite a bit of hair. You'll find some hair stuck to your clothes, couch and carpets.

Grooming / Maintenance

• His medium-length coat needs to be brushed two or three times a week to keep it free of mats and tangles.

Other varieties

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