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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a puppy-like look and is a lovely, loving dog. Cavaliers seem to interact well with kids of all ages and can adapt to a variety of environments.
This breed has a calm temperament and is little but not tiny. This dog is classy, observant, and quiet in general. Due to their average energy levels, Cavaliers can keep up their health with just a little daily exercise. It responds well to basic training and requires it.
Despite having medium-length fur, this dog just requires simple care. To prevent hair tangles, combing is necessary regularly.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a puppy-like look and is a lovely, loving dog. Cavaliers seem to interact well with kids of all ages and can adapt to a variety of environments. This breed has a calm temperament and is little but not tiny. This dog is classy, observant, and quiet in general. Due to their average energy levels, Cavaliers can keep up their health with just a little daily exercise. It responds well to basic training and requires it. Despite having medium-length fur, this dog just requires simple care. To prevent hair tangles, combing is necessary regularly.
Breed facts
Size-4 to 7,5 kg
Temperament-calm and friendly with a playful personality
Grooming-they need to be groomed frequently due to their long, double coat that mats easily
Behavior with children-they get along very well with children and babies due to their kind, friendly, and fun personality
Health Concerns-Brachycephaly-it is a malformation of the skull due to their breeding; heart disease, eye issues (caused by eye irritations and excess discharge); hair issues (they don't have fur, they have long hair with can tangle easily); ear issues( ear infections); skin sensitivity (allergies) and they also might develop a stomach sensibility due to their selective appetite
Life expectancy-10 to 16 years (the oldest recorded Shih Tzu has lived 23 years)
Breed facts
Size
6 to 8 kg
Temperament
calm,friendly,attentive
Grooming
They need to be brushed regularly (daily or weekly) due to their long coat which can tangle easily
Behavior with children and other pets
They are friendly with children and love to be around people all the time, this is why it might not be the best choice for your family if no one is constantly home. They might need a quiet place to relax sometimes on their own. They also get along with other pets.
Health concerns
Heart issues, which are most frequently caused by mitral valve disease, are a major issue for this breed. It is the condition where the mitral valve of the heart weakens and performs less efficiently; this is frequently first noted as a heart murmur.
Eye issues, including inherited issues like cataracts. Testing is presently offered for inherited eye disorders.
Curly Coat/Dry Eye (CC/DE) is a condition that can lead to a severe case of dry eye syndrome and affects the skin, coat, nails, and eyes.
Luxating Patellas-The kneecaps can luxate, or briefly move out of position.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are susceptible to ear issues. We advise monitoring them frequently.
Bad teeth are a problem that affects all breeds, but Cavaliers may have it exacerbated by their shorter muzzles.
Fluid-filled regions occur in the spinal cord close to the brain in the disease known as Chiari malformation and Syringomyelia (CM/SM), which is extremely painful.
The ailment known as "episodic falling" (EF) appears to be exclusive to Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Despite being frequently referred to as a "fit," this condition is caused by the muscles that become inflexible and leave the body rigid. This has frequently been observed to occur when the Cavalier has been active, enthusiastic, or stressed.
Life expectancy
12 to 14 years
Breed facts
Size
6 to 8 kg
Temperament
calm,friendly,attentive
Grooming
They need to be brushed regularly (daily or weekly) due to their long coat which can tangle easily
Behavior with children and other pets
They are friendly with children and love to be around people all the time, this is why it might not be the best choice for your family if no one is constantly home. They might need a quiet place to relax sometimes on their own. They also get along with other pets.
Health concerns
Heart issues, which are most frequently caused by mitral valve disease, are a major issue for this breed. It is the condition where the mitral valve of the heart weakens and performs less efficiently; this is frequently first noted as a heart murmur.
Eye issues, including inherited issues like cataracts. Testing is presently offered for inherited eye disorders.
Curly Coat/Dry Eye (CC/DE) is a condition that can lead to a severe case of dry eye syndrome and affects the skin, coat, nails, and eyes.
Luxating Patellas-The kneecaps can luxate, or briefly move out of position.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are susceptible to ear issues. We advise monitoring them frequently.
Bad teeth are a problem that affects all breeds, but Cavaliers may have it exacerbated by their shorter muzzles.
Fluid-filled regions occur in the spinal cord close to the brain in the disease known as Chiari malformation and Syringomyelia (CM/SM), which is extremely painful.
The ailment known as "episodic falling" (EF) appears to be exclusive to Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Despite being frequently referred to as a "fit," this condition is caused by the muscles that become inflexible and leave the body rigid. This has frequently been observed to occur when the Cavalier has been active, enthusiastic, or stressed.
Life expectancy
12 to 14 years
Breed facts
Size-4 to 7,5 kg
Temperament-calm and friendly with a playful personality
Grooming-they need to be groomed frequently due to their long, double coat that mats easily
Behavior with children-they get along very well with children and babies due to their kind, friendly, and fun personality
Health Concerns-Brachycephaly-it is a malformation of the skull due to their breeding; heart disease, eye issues (caused by eye irritations and excess discharge); hair issues (they don't have fur, they have long hair with can tangle easily); ear issues( ear infections); skin sensitivity (allergies) and they also might develop a stomach sensibility due to their selective appetite
Life expectancy-10 to 16 years (the oldest recorded Shih Tzu has lived 23 years)
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.
Anatole France
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.
Anatole France
