Temperament: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a happy dog by nature, always eager to please and often recognized by the wagging of their tails.
These dogs are very active and are intelligent enough to be able to train with gentle obedience training.
They prove, a naturally well-behaved dog, and get on well with other dogs and non-canine pets.
The Cavalier dog loves, and needs to be with, people but also needs rules that are followed with limits to what they are allowed to do within the home.
It is wise to remember the small dog still has hunting instincts and can chase small animals when out walking.
With their sweet face, it can be easy to spoil this beautiful dog.
This will do the dog no favours, and you will soon regret this dog feeling they are pack leader.
Do not allow this dog to get small dog syndrome.
This breed can do well at competitive obedience.
Health issues: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog breed can have dislocating kneecaps, hereditary eye disease, hip dysplasia, deafness, mitral valve disease and a heart disease that can cause early death, syringomyelia it is recommended to really check out the history of the breeding pair and even a few generations before that, to really understand the whole health history prior to buying.
Grooming: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog needs brushing with care, paying particular attention to the ears as here you can get matting.
This breed can have baths as and when needed, keeping the dog warm until they are dry.
Living conditions: If given daily walks and plenty of play the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog is fine for apartment life.