Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are sporting, affectionate and absolutely fearless.
About the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Their cheerful, friendly nature, lacking any aggression, has made these dogs very popular since the end of the last millennium.
Active, gracious and well balanced, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have a particularly gentle expression, with big dark eyes that exude intelligent curiosity.
Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
Breed specifics
- Group
- FCI Group 9, AKC Toy Group
- Size category
- Small
- Avg life expectancy
- 10–14 years
Lively / Loving / Confident / Friendly / Even-tempered
Key facts
Health condition
Cavalier King Charles dogs belong to the brachycephalic family that have physical features such as a flat face and short nose due to their flat and wide skull shape. These anatomical attributes can cause some health issues like skin, eye and breathing problems as well as a poor ability to tolerate heat. For all brachycephalic breeds, we advise you to choose a dog with physical features that are not over-exaggerated, to acquire from a responsible breeder or shelter and to seek advice from your veterinarian as needed.
