Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Small dog breeds
Origin: | Uk |
Size Type: | Small dog breeds |
Height: | 12-13 inches (31-34 cm) |
Weight: | 4.5-8.5 kg |
Form of ear: | Lop-eared |
Form of a tail: | Drooping tail |
Life span: | 9-11 years |
Japanese Site: | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel |
Overview
Early 1800s, made under King Charles Spaniel dogs that were old. King Charles Spaniel, the appearance of the original is lost gradually declining popularity was shorter beak. The improvement was eager to revive the original type enthusiasts strong for that. King Charles Spaniel, the dog is loved outbreak Charles I and Charles II in England in the 17th century. Cavalier and the means of its medieval knight, is the hope of the resurrection of the medieval time King Charles Spaniel. In Britain, second only to Yorkshire Terrier, but kind of popular in the toy group in the U.S. are almost absent. The state still has not been recognized in the American Kennel Club.
Characteristics
Slightly larger than King Charles Spaniel, strong body. Shoulder slope, back is straight back in a strong well-covered. The cone-shaped beak, like a flat skull. The large round eyes with dark school, without being overfilled, while the away. Open nostrils are large, shallow stop. High - lateral ear has long hanging. The tail is the tail may be cut, it cut more than one third. Forelimbs are straight, muscular hind legs will show strong but graceful gait. In the form of a long silk coat, but also because they are a little wave, curly hair and a fringe is not the case. "Kapettodoggu" so called, that is more suitable for indoor pet, Cavalier can also keep it strong in the outdoor kennel.
Temperament
Love to cavort. Active and brave. Action force has also not very elegant poise. Best dogs walk against the elderly and children.
Color
Black & Tan Blenheim Ruby (Golden), tri-color
How to Care & How to Train
The long part of the court, we use a clean comb. Especially careful ear. Brush the rest.
Exercise
I love the exercise, good walk around.
Disease to be careful
Skin diseases, eye disorders, dislocated shoulder, falling of episodic disturbance, mitral regurgitation, hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, entropion of the eyelid syndrome, undescended testicles, skin disorders
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Epilepsy
Inspection want to
Heart function tests, joint inspection