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Cavalier & King Charles Spaniel Facts Life Expectancy: 11 years Size: 12in Noise: Talkative Common Health Problems: Cavalier: heart disease, eye problems King Charles: none Breed Recognized By: AKC, CKC, FCI, KC Alternate Names: Cavie Friendliness | Friendly to everyone including children and strangers, tolerant of most other animals. | Grooming | Moderate | Energy | Moderate, requires 30 minutes of exercise daily | Trainability | Eager to please and easy to train | Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and King Charles Spaniels were loved by King Charles II of England, hence their name. The only significant difference between the two breeds is that the Cavalier has a longer nose. Both dogs were originally bred as little gundogs, but today they make wonderful family companions. Cavalier and King Charles Spaniels are sweet, affectionate dogs that crave the companionship of their humans. Often considered the friendliest of the toy breeds, the Cavalier and King Charles Spaniels, these little dogs adore their families and are friendly to strangers and other animals. Because of their gundog heritage, Cavalier and King Charles Spaniels can be prone to chasing very small animals. Cavalier and King Charles Spaniels have medium-length coats with longer hair on their legs, tails, and ears. Because of the longer fur, Cavalier and King Charles Spaniels require regular grooming. Most owners will want to keep the hair around the dog’s feet and behind trimmed short. Cavalier and King Charles Spaniels will adapt their energy level to their owners, but they should still get at least 30 minutes or more of exercise daily. These little dogs enjoy roaming around off leash is a safe, fenced area and will be happy to accompany their owner anywhere. Cavalier and King Charles Spaniels are cheerful, intelligent dogs that are fairly easy to train and respond well to the efforts of their humans. Because they are so sensitive to their people, Cavalier and King Charles Spaniels respond best to positive reinforcement.
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