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Although he's born to be a companion, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog breed retains the sporty nature of his spaniel ancestors. If he's not sitting on a lap or getting a belly rub, nothing makes him happier than to flush a bird and then attempt to retrieve it. One of the largest of the toy breeds, he's often as athletic as a true sporting breed and enjoys hiking, running on the beach, and dog sports such as agility, flyball and rally. Some have even shown their prowess as hunting dogs. The more restful members of the breed find success as family friends and therapy dogs.The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small purebred with black and tan, Blenheim, ruby or tricolor coat. It is a well-proportioned dog with a slightly rounded head, black nose, dark brown eyes, long ears and medium silky coat. It is affectionate, cheerful, brave, gentle and friendly. It takes part in competitive obedience and needs regular exercise to be in good shape. TEMPERAMENT Affectionate, brave, friendly, social, cheerful, gentle SIZE AND LIFE EXPECTANCY Adult Weight:12-18 lbsAdult Height:12-13 inLife Expectancy:9-14 yrs Maintenance Low High It needs regular grooming. No trimming or stripping needed. Training Easy Hard Training doesn't require too much effort, but isn't very easy. Shedding Min Max It is a regular shedder. Shedding can be diminished by regular brushing of its coat. Brushing also make the coat softer and cleaner. Adaptibility Easy Hard It is well-suited for apartment living. Small to average yard would be perfect for it. It is tough in cold weather, but can't handle well itself in the heat. Active Low High It needs regular exercise to be in good shape.
