The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has long, soft, silky hair which is lightly waved. There are four color types which were formerly considered separate breeds: tricolor (‘Prince Charles’), red and white (‘Blenheim’), black and tan (‘King Charles’) and red (‘Ruby’).
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a shoulder height of 30-33 cm 12-13 in and weighs 12-18 lbs. It has a large muzzle, large eyes, and long, highly set ears.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel loves to be with its family and craves attention. It is cheerful, playful, and intelligent—an ideal dog to carry with you and share your time with. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels do not bark frequently.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel gets along well with children (older children are preferable), other dogs, and any household pets.
The intelligence of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel makes training fairly easy. This breed requires a gentle approach.
The exercise needs of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel are uncomplicated. It enjoys walks, but its needs can usually be met with indoor play; it will adapt itself to the activity level of your family. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is well suited to apartment life.
