Breed Infomation
The Cavalier is not perfect but in our opinion no other dog comes closer.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a member of the toy breeds and in our opinion is the
ultimate companion dog. Being a member of the Toy Breed they are normally in the
weight range between 13 and 18 lbs. depending on their gender and size.
ultimate companion dog. Being a member of the Toy Breed they are normally in the
weight range between 13 and 18 lbs. depending on their gender and size.
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The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is among the happiest and most easy-going of all dog breeds.
It has been said that this breed is very easy to like. This breed is one of the most adaptable of all dogs, and is quite comfortable in a wide array of living and social situations. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels love people. What this breed wants most in life is to be around its favorite people. These dogs always want to be right next to their owners, or preferably on top of them. This is the definition of a lap dog, and will always choose to place itself where its owner can pet it. If a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel’s owner is not immediately available, it is not picky. These dogs will take affection and attention from wherever they can get it. A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is the antithesis of a one-person dog. This breed tends to form equally strong bonds with everyone in a family, and the more family members to form bonds with the better. |
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The Cavalier temperament is normally very sweet and placid but they can be stubborn if not trained properly.
The sweet, placid Cavaliers sometimes have a reputation for being dumb, and the stubborn ones for being untrainable, but in general, these dogs are smart and learn quickly. They respond well to positive reinforcement techniques, especially when food rewards are offered, but harsh words will cause them to stop trying or even to hide. A Cavalier should usually never be shy or aggressive to people or other dogs. |
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are generally very
good with other dogs and are are not shy about socializing with much larger dogs. Most breed members thoroughly enjoy the company of other canines, whom they usually see as potential friends. This breed is not known for dominance, possessiveness, or territorial issues, although some may be jealous if they have to share the attention. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels do well around dogs which are both considerably smaller and larger than themselves and easily adapt to a number of canine housemates. It is always best to use caution when introducing two strange dogs to each other. |
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have retained most
of the Spaniel hunting instincts and have a surprisingly high prey drive. These dogs will chase strange animals, especially small ones. It is not unheard of for a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to bring dead lizards or other small creatures to their owners. However, this is a breed which can be socialized to accept other household pets, and often becomes friends with them. Some Cavalier King Charles Spaniels may constantly bother cats, not out of spite but out of a desire to play and make friends. |
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The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is perhaps the most inviting of all toy breeds with strangers and will warmly welcome anyone who it sees. This dog seems to think that everyone is a potential friend. Many Cavalier King Charles Spaniels will provide a bark to let their owners know that someone is at the door, but this bark is more of a, “There’s someone here to play with me, please open the door so I can say hello,” than it is a warning. Few breeds are less suitable for guard dog duty than the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel as this breed is more likely to lick an intruder to death that it is to cause them any real harm. |
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Most toy breeds have a poor reputation when
it comes to children. This is definitely not the case when it comes to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. This breed is considerably sturdier than most toy breeds, and considerably more tolerant of their sudden movements. Many Cavalier King Charles Spaniels form very close bonds with children, and frequently become best friends with them. Although this breed certainly does not enjoy rough housing or hair pulling, it does enjoy ball chasing and other playtime activities and will tolerate petting that could be somewhat gentler. Because of their small size, though, Cavaliers must be protected from clumsy toddlers who might fall on them or “pet” them with too much force. |
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When it comes to training, Cavaliers are generally intelligent and willing to try whatever it is you'd like
them to do. Food rewards and positive reinforcement help ensure that training goes smoothly. Cavaliers have a soft personality, so yelling at them is counterproductive and likely to send these sweeties into the sulks or into hiding. The purpose of this dog breed has always been that of a companion dog and the breed was created and bred for only that purpose. |
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to be of
above-average intelligence, but they are not among the geniuses of the canine world, but they are very trainable dogs. These dogs are very eager to please and love to learn anything which will get them attention, praise, and most importantly treats. This is a breed which can learn a number of tricks, and will do so fairly rapidly. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels often do extremely well in agility and obedience competitions. In particular, it is very easy to teach Cavalier King Charles Spaniels manners, which this breed almost seems to learn intuitively. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are rarely stubborn and are almost always willing to give something a try. It can also sometimes be difficult to teach a Cavalier King Charles how to control their friendliness, and the breed is definitely prone to jumping on people. |
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If the characteristic wagging of the Cavalier's plumy
tail doesn't melt your heart, surely his large, dark round eyes will. Warm and lustrous, with a sweet expression, they hold the power to extract constant petting and unlimited supplies of food from people under their spell. Not surprisingly, this breed can easily become fat, which spoils its lovely lines, so be strong and offer a walk or playtime instead of the potato chips and pizza your Cavalier is angling for. It's easy to give your Cavalier too much food and treats, and some dog parents don't realize it's an issue until their Cavaliers becomes overweight. Obesity in dogs puts them at risk for other health conditions including diabetes, joint pain and arthritis, heart disease, respiratory issues, and liver problems. |
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Cavaliers pad through the house on slippered paws, always following in the footsteps of their people.
With a Cavalier in residence, you'll never be alone — not even in the bathroom. Because they're so attached to their people, they do best when someone is at home during the day to keep them company. They are a house dog and will never thrive in an environment where they're relegated to the backyard or otherwise ignored. Cavalier's love people, enjoy companionship and do not do well in kennels and should not be left alone all day. Any dog, no matter how nice, can develop obnoxious levels of barking, digging and other undesirable behaviors if he is bored, untrained or unsupervised. |
Start training your puppy the day you bring him home. Even at eight weeks old, he is capable of
soaking up everything you can teach him. Don’t wait until he is 6 months old to begin training
or you will have a more headstrong dog to deal with.
soaking up everything you can teach him. Don’t wait until he is 6 months old to begin training
or you will have a more headstrong dog to deal with.
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If possible, get him into puppy kindergarten class
by the time he is 10 to 12 weeks old, and socialize, socialize, socialize. However, be aware that many puppy training classes require certain vaccines (like kennel cough) to be up to date, and many veterinarians recommend limited exposure to other dogs and public places until puppy vaccines (including rabies, distemper and parvovirus) have been completed. |
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In lieu of formal training, you can begin training your puppy at home and socializing him
among family and friends until puppy vaccines are completed.
among family and friends until puppy vaccines are completed.
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Cavaliers are active and sporting. Cavaliers
are successful in conformation shows, obedience and agility Cavaliers also make wonderful therapy dogs due to their sweet, gentle natures. The breed is adaptable in their need for exercise, happy with either sleeping on the couch or taking long walks. |
The perfect Cavalier doesn’t spring fully formed from the whelping box. He’s a product of his
background and breeding. Whatever you want from a Cavalier, look for one whose parents have
nice personalities and who has been well socialized from early puppyhood.
Original articles found at : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel
and http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel#personality
http://www.easypetmd.com/doginfo/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel
background and breeding. Whatever you want from a Cavalier, look for one whose parents have
nice personalities and who has been well socialized from early puppyhood.
Original articles found at : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel
and http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel#personality
http://www.easypetmd.com/doginfo/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel