Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppies for Sale

two adult cavalier king charles spaniels lying in the grass

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Small

Average Lifespan: 12-15 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: low

Shedding Level: moderate

Grooming Level: moderate

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: high

Adaptability: high

Prey Drive: moderate

Watchdog: aware

Breed Information

Overview

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are a friendly, sweet, and obedient dog breed. They love their family and are good with both children and other pets. They are patient and eager to please. Due to their outgoing and friendly personality, they do not make good watchdogs, but are a popular choice for therapy dogs. They do have an instinct to chase, which can include moving cars, so they are not a good fit for living outdoors or being off-leash. This dog breed makes a loving companion and is a great addition to any family.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel originated in the United Kingdom. This dog breed is often confused with the English Toy Spaniel, which is called the King Charles Spaniel in the UK. While they share a similar history, they are not the same dog breed. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is slightly larger than the King Charles Spaniel and has higher-set ears, a flatter skull, and a longer muzzle.

Toy spaniels were a favorite among early 19th-Century British aristocracy. The Marlborough family of Blenheim Palace bred a line of red-and-white spaniels. These were later crossed with Asian toy breeds to create the English Toy Spaniel breed, which is called the King Charles Spaniel in the UK. The more traditional spaniel that the Marlborough family bred was almost extinct as the newer Toy Spaniel breed became more popular.

In the 1920s, toy spaniel fanciers saw paintings featuring the old-type toy spaniel breed in noble English manors. Roswell Eldrige, a wealthy American, offered British breeders a cash prize for “Blenheim Spaniels of the Old World Type”. This accelerated the preservation of the old-type toy spaniel breed and dogs from these lines are called Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels were first recognized by the AKC as toy dogs in 1945 and were fully recognized as a member of the Toy Group in 1995. They are one of the smallest dog breeds and are a popular companion breed in the United States.

Temperament

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the most affectionate dog breeds. Well-socialized Cavaliers tend to be friendly, sweet, and obedient dogs. They get along well with children, other dogs, and other pets. This makes them fantastic companions and one of the great dog breeds for large families. Provided they are socialized well, they are even open and friendly with strangers. They can be prone to alert barking and can bark a lot depending on how much the behavior is encouraged. It’s not a bad idea to train your dog to stop barking to keep it to alerts only and not nuisance barking.

Did You Know?

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel got its name from a mix of King Charles I and snarky historical references. This dog breed was a favorite of King Charles I. The Cavalier name is a nod to the monarchist party that supported the Stuarts during the civil war that would result in the beheading of Charles I.