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The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed became very well known through films such as “Susi & Strolchi”. The breed is human-oriented and all forms of family are welcome. The sociable dog can feel comfortable in an apartment if he gets enough exercise. But the house and garden are better. General Appearance: Active, graceful, and balanced, with a gentle expression.
Facts/Breed Portrait
- FCI Standard No. 136
- Origin: Great Britain
- Weight: 5.5-8.5kg
- cuddly and happy little companion dog
- easy to train, suitable for beginners
- also suitable for seniors
- Life expectancy 10 years +
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Character:
Enterprising, loving, absolutely fearless. Cheerful, friendly, non-quarrelsome, no tendency to get nervous. The breed with a gentle character is easy to train and is also suitable for beginners. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an ideal family dog because of its size and adaptability, with its well-balanced, happy and playful nature. As a real spaniel, he loves long walks, is adventurous, spirited, and always in a good mood. He is usually very compatible with other dogs.
Story:
The actual origin of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is unknown. It is probably descended from larger dogs from Spain, which were used for hunting around the 9th century because of their good nose. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel features in numerous paintings and has long been the darling of the aristocracy. As a lap dog and companion, he won people’s hearts.
Default:
Height measurements are not specified in the standard, but the male should not exceed 35 cm in height (height at the withers), bitches are slightly smaller. Weight approx. 5.5 kg to 8.5 kg
Recognized Colors are:
- black and tan: jet black with tan markings over eyes, on cheeks, inside ears, on the chest, and below the tail. The tan should be bright. White markings are faulty.
- ruby: monochromatic, bright red. White markings are also to be regarded as faulty here.
- Blenheim: well openwork, bright chestnut-colored plates on a pearly white background. The markings on the head are designed to divide the forehead evenly, leaving space between the ears for the much-loved diamonds or spots, a unique characteristic of the breed.
- Tricolour: Well distributed black and white with tan markings over eyes, on cheeks, insides of ears and legs, and below the base of the tail.
Colors or color combinations other than those listed here are not permitted.