<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd"> <html><head> <title>Cavalier King Charles spaniel Puppies from brookglen Farm with Cavalier King Charles spaniel info from breeder</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-16LE"> <meta name="Description" content="Cavalier King Charles spaniel breeder. Our Cavalier King Charles are AKC or ACA Registered and Health Checked Regularly. We have been breeders Of the King Charles spaniel for over 29 years."> <meta name="Keywords" content="Cavalier King Charles spaniel, King Charles spaniel, King Charles, Cavalier King Charles spaniels, Charles spaniel, Cavalier spaniel, Cavalier King, King Charles spaniels, Charles spaniels, Cavalier King Charles, Cavalier King Charles breeders, Cavalier breeder, breeder, Puppies For Sales"> <meta name="Distribution" content="Global"> <meta name="title" content="brookglenfarm.com"> <meta name="REVISIT-AFTER" content="7 days"> <meta name="ROBOTS" content="ALL"> <meta name="GOOGLEBOT" content="INDEX, FOLLOW"> <meta name="Robots" content="index,follow"> <meta name="verify-v1" content="c5X+o8ryYIGUO9BJ56QOqFjo0mWWdluGxczekXuuQIc="> <script type="text/javascript" src="cavalier-king-charles-spaniel_files/images.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="cavalier-king-charles-spaniel_files/images2.js"></script> <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript" src="cavalier-king-charles-spaniel_files/brookglenfarm.js"></script> <link href="cavalier-king-charles-spaniel_files/default.css" type="text/css" rel="stylesheet"> <style type="text/css"> .style1 {font-weight: bold} .style3 {font-weight: bold} .style4 {font-weight: bold} body {background-color: #CFF; background-repeat: repeat; background-image: url();} h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;} h1 { font-size: 18px; color: #8080C0; } h2 { font-size: 16px; color: #000; } h3 {font-size: 24px; color: #F00;} </style> <meta content="MShtml 6.00.6000.16735" name="GENERATOR"> <style type="text/css">div._pfShowWindowContainer {position:relative;top:0px;left:0px;z-index:2147483646;overflow:hidden;}</style><style type="text/css">iframe.pfShowWindow {z-index:2147483646;left:0px;top:0px;width:100%;height:100%;overflow:hidden;} iframe.moreTransparent {filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=85);-ms-filter:"progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=85)";-moz-opacity:0.85;opacity:0.85;} iframe.fullTransparent {filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=80);-ms-filter:"progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=80)";-moz-opacity:0.8;opacity:0.8;} iframe.mediumTransparent {-ms-filter:"progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=90)";filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=90);-moz-opacity:0.9;opacity:0.9;} iframe.lessTransparent {filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=98);-ms-filter:"progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=98)";-moz-opacity:0.98;opacity:0.98;} iframe.noTransparent {filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=100);-ms-filter:"progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=100)";-moz-opacity:1;opacity:1;}</style><style type="text/css">iframe.pfShowWindow {position:fixed;}</style><style type="text/css">div._pfShowWindowContainer {position:relative;top:0px;left:0px;z-index:2147483646;overflow:hidden;}</style><style type="text/css">iframe.pfShowWindow {z-index:2147483646;left:0px;top:0px;width:100%;height:100%;overflow:hidden;} iframe.moreTransparent {filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=85);-ms-filter:"progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=85)";-moz-opacity:0.85;opacity:0.85;} iframe.fullTransparent {filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=80);-ms-filter:"progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=80)";-moz-opacity:0.8;opacity:0.8;} iframe.mediumTransparent {-ms-filter:"progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=90)";filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=90);-moz-opacity:0.9;opacity:0.9;} iframe.lessTransparent {filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=98);-ms-filter:"progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=98)";-moz-opacity:0.98;opacity:0.98;} iframe.noTransparent {filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=100);-ms-filter:"progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=100)";-moz-opacity:1;opacity:1;}</style><style type="text/css">iframe.pfShowWindow {position:fixed;}</style></head><div style="position: relative; clear: both; display: none;" class="_pfShowWindowContainer" id="_pfShowWindowContainer"><iframe style="width: 1363px; height: 609px;" id="_pfShowWindow" name="_pfShowWindow" class="pfShowWindow noTransparent" allowtransparency="true" src="cavalier-king-charles-spaniel_files/a.html" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><body> <center><h1><font size="2" color="#666699" face="verdana">Welcome to brookglen Farm breeder of Cavalier King Charles spaniels. We have been a breeder of King Charles spaniels for over 29 Years.</font></h1></center> <center><h2><font size="2" color="#666699" face="verdana">Please remember to visit our Puppies for sale page. Where you will find pictures of our Cavalier King Charles spaniel puppies that we have for sale at this time.</font></h2></center> <p align="center">Please Report any Errors that you may find to <a href="mailto:Customerservice@brookglenfarm.com">Customerservice@brookglenfarm.com</a></p> <center><script type='text/javascript' src='http://gatewayusa4.whoson.com/include.js?domain=www.brookglenfarm.com'></script> <script type='text/javascript' > if(typeof sWOTrackPage=='function')sWOTrackPage();</script></center> </br> <center><a href="https://hostedusa4.whoson.com/chat/callback.htm?domain=www.brookglenfarm.com" onClick="javascript:window.open('https://hostedusa4.whoson.com/chat/callback.htm?domain=www.brookglenfarm.com','wocallback','width=484,height=361');return false;">Request A Call Back</a></center> <p align="center"><img src="http://www.brookglenfarm.com/2006pics/DSCN0682.JPG" alt="Cavalier King Charles spaniel Puppy" longdesc="http://www.brookglenfarm.com/2006pics/DSCN0081.JPG" height="200" width="250" align="absmiddle" border="1"><img src="http://www.brookglenfarm.com/2006pics/DSCN0062.JPG" alt="Cavalier King Charles breeder" longdesc="http://www.brookglenfarm.com/2006pics/DSCN0062.JPG" height="200" width="250" align="absmiddle" border="1"><img src="http://www.brookglenfarm.com/Graphics/ttlbrookglenfarm2.gif" alt="brookglen Farm Cavalier King charles spaniel" longdesc="http://www.brookglenfarm.com/Graphics/ttlbrookglenfarm2.gif" height="64" width="350" align="absbottom"><img src="http://www.brookglenfarm.com/2009pics/DSC_0145.JPG" alt="Cavalier King Charles spaniel Puppy" longdesc="http://www.brookglenfarm.com/2009pics/DSC_0145.JPG" height="200" width="250" align="absmiddle" border="1"><img src="http://www.brookglenfarm.com/2006pics/DSCN0682.JPG" alt="Cavalier King Charles spaniel breeder" height="200" width="250" align="absmiddle" border="1"></p> <div align="center"><br> <font color="#666699"><strong>breeding Quality Puppies Since 1980.</strong></font> <br> <strong><font size="4" color="#ff0000"><u><em>Puppies come with a 4 year Genetic Defect Guarantee</em></u></font></strong></div> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.brookglenfarm.com/" title="Cavalier King Charles spaniels"><font color="#666699">Cavalier King Charles spaniels </font></a><font color="#666699">|</font><font color="#666699"> </font><font color="#666699"><a href="http://www.brookglenfarm.com/BuyingAPuppy.html">Buying A Cavalier King Charles Puppy</a> | <a href="http://www.brookglenfarm.com/Puppies_For_Sale.html" title="Cavalier King Charles spaniels For Sale">Cavalier King Charles spaniels For Sale</a><br><a href="http://www.brookglenfarm.com/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel-breeders.html" title="Cavalier King Charles spaniel breeders">Cavalier King Charles spaniel breeders</a> | <a href="http://www.brookglenfarm.com/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel-puppy.html" title="Cavalier King Charles spaniel Puppy">Cavalier King Charles spaniel Puppy</a> | <a href="http://www.brookglenfarm.com/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel.html" title="King Charles spaniel">King Charles spaniel</a> | <a href="http://www.brookglenfarm.com/sitemap.html" title="Site Map">Site Map</a></font> </p><h1 align="center"><u><em><strong>On this page you will find a lifetime full of information on the Cavalier king Charles spaniel</strong></em></u></h1> <h1 align="center"><u><em><strong>So please take the time to look through all 10 articles.</strong></em></u></h1> <h1 align="center">&nbsp;</h1> <h1 align="center"><u><strong><em>Introducing the Cavalier King Charles spaniel</em></strong></u></h1> <h2 align="center"><strong>Cavalier King Charles spaniels are quite a popular breed and if you are thinking of having one yourself, then as with most dogs it is much better to have one from a puppy. You should always make sure that you get your dog from a reputable breeder . All Cavalier breeders should comply with a code of ethics and supply owners with certain information.<br> <br>If you have previously owned a dog who was quite happy to spend time in a kennel then you might want to reconsider acquiring a Cavalier King Charles spaniel. A Cavalier has not been bred as a kennel dog, they developed as a lap dog and so the Cavalier will make a great companion. The Cavalier King Charles spaniel is usually happy and outgoing, this means that he or she generally gets on well with both people and other dogs and cats.<br> <br> Don't buy a Cavalier Charles spaniel unless you have the time to spend with it. Most breeders recommend that if you have young children then you might be better advised to get an older dog than a puppy because Cavalier King Charles spaniel puppies are so small. They are intelligent dogs and this makes them easier to train. They enjoy regular, but short walks as they are so small. Whether you have a male or a female puppy is up to you, but there are pluses and minuses whatever you choose. Most people prefer a male puppy because unless they intend to breed they don't want to be troubled with the female's half yearly season. On the other hand dogs are far more territorial than a bitch and will mark their territory - even indoors unless you are very persistent with toilet training.<br> <br>When you have chosen your puppy the breeder will supply you with information on three generations of his or her forebears, correct feeding information, a vaccination certificate and dates of worming along with any other details relating to the dog's health.<br> <br> Finally you can take your dog home. If you have a garden then you'll need to make sure that it is secure as the Cavalier King Charles spaniel is small enough to get through most holes in a fence - and probably will. It is perfectly ok to use a cardboard box with one side cut out for a first bed. Put some clean bedding in there so the puppy will be comfortable - you can get a proper bed at a later date. Make sure that your dog's bed is kept in the same place, ideally somewhere near the back door if you have a garden as this will simplify toilet training in the early days. Then get to know and enjoy your dog.</strong></h2> <h1 align="center"><u><strong><em>Training Your Cavalier King Charles spaniel</em></strong></u></h1> <h2 align="center"><strong>Cavalier King Charles spaniels are not only lovely looking dogs they are also very eager to please this often makes them easy to train. If you have had a dog before then you will know that puppies need to be housebroken and taught acceptable behavior and this is also true of the Cavalier. <br> <br> If you have only just acquired your Cavalier King Charles spaniel puppy then with regard to training you should start as you mean to go on - and that means as soon as you get your puppy home. However small your puppy is he still has ways of letting you know what his needs are - it is up to you to keep an eye on him and learn his signals. This is especially relevant to toilet training, all dogs have a way of letting you know that they need to urinate or empty their bowels - this may be through chasing their tail, whimpering or going into another room. If you take the time to observe him going to the toilet and try to remember what he did first you will soon pick up on his signals. This is good for both your Cavalier King Charles spaniel and yourself. Your puppy will be happy with the praise and petting that you give him and you will be happy with not having to clean up puddles in your kitchen or living room. In the beginning this will not always go according to plan but you will soon get used to each other's ways, you just need a little patience.<br> <br> Once you have recognized your dog's particular signal then you should respond to his signal straight away - either by taking him outside into your garden or getting his lead and taking him out and staying with him until he has urinated or emptied his bowels. As time goes by he will recognize that you are responding to his signal and will soon let you know that he wants to go out. In order for this to happen you must be ready to respond to his signal straight away and then to praise him afterwards.<br> <br> If your puppy is less than twelve weeks old then don't expect too much to start with - it is especially relevant at this point to keep your puppy to a limited area if you don't want 'accidents' all over the house and to keep a sheet of newspaper at one end of the space. Always clean up his messes straight away if he does have an accident and then he won't feel bad, don't scold at this stage. You will achieve more with your puppy if you just place him on the newspaper whenever he makes a mess and when it comes to the point where he goes there himself give him plenty of praise.<br> <br> Between three and six months is when your puppy will develop some control over his waterworks and bowel and if you have been observing his signals now is the time to respond quickly to his needs. You'll soon realize when, besides last thing at night and first thing in the morning (when you should always simply take him out), he needs to relieve himself - usually a while after he has eaten, so keep a special eye on him at this time. Once he is about six months he will have a lot more control over himself and you should be able to take him out on a lead to visit other people.</strong></h2> <h1 align="center"><strong><u><em>Grooming Problems With Your Cavalier King Charles spaniel</em></u></strong></h1> <h2 align="center"><strong>Cavalier King Charles spaniels are beautiful little dogs and when they are healthy and well looked after then their coat should be long and silky. The coat can be a shade of black and tan or black and white with tan markings. The Cavalier King Charles spaniel needs regular and careful grooming. If left untended their coats can become dull and unattractive.<br> <br> You should groom your Cavalier King Charles spaniel on a weekly basis by carefully brushing and combing the dog's coat. You should always make sure that you have the right type of brush and comb for your dog as it is all too easy to damage the coat and to cause skin problems. Grooming should be a regular part of your dog's daily routine from when they are a puppy. The Cavalier King Charles spaniel may require more regular grooming than some other breeds because they are long haired. If your dog is left for too long without attention to grooming then the spaniel's coat can become dirty and tangled and this makes grooming an uncomfortable process.<br> <br> With the Cavalier King Charles spaniel the grooming process includes more than just a brush and a comb. You should bathe your dog regularly or take it to a professional parlor to have it bathed. You also need to pay particular attention to brushing and cleaning your dog's ears. Make sure that there are no obstructions such as hair balls near the entrance to the ear as Cavalier King Charles spaniels - like most spaniels - have a tendency to develop ear problems. Keeping the ear area as clean and comfortable as possible is one of the best ways of avoiding too many problems with your dog's ears.<br> <br> Although the Cavalier King Charles spaniel is only a small dog they tend to require a good deal of personal care. When you are grooming your dog you need to pay attention to most areas. brush and clean carefully around the eyes as over long hair in this area can cause problems as some Cavalier King Charles dogs have very sensitive eyes. You should also take particular care with grooming your dog's feet and nails - because they are such small dogs and do not require as much exercise as larger breeds there is a tendency for the nails to need clipping from time to time. The feet of a Cavalier King Charles spaniel can be a problem, when grooming check that the pads are not broken or that too much hair is caught between the paws. Regular brushing and bathing should take care of most grooming problems providing that you as an owner are aware of them.<br> <br> If you take care over grooming and have a regular routine then any health problems that could occur are likely to be identified early on when they are much easier to deal with. Take good care of your King Charles Cavalier spaniel and you should have a loving companion for a good many years to come.</strong></h2> <h1 align="center"><strong><u><em>Feeding and Weight Issues With Your Cavalier King Charles spaniel</em></u></strong></h1> <h2 align="center"><strong>Like any other do the Cavalier King Charles spaniel is always interested in food and will eat until he or she is sick if you will let them. Just like human beings dogs need a regular and healthy diet if they are to remain fit and agile. Overfeeding is a common problem with an increasing number of Cavalier King Charles spaniels and you will not be doing your dog any favors if you allow them to become overweight.<br> <br> Given enough encouragement a Cavalier King Charles spaniel can become either a greedy or a fussy eater. Neither of these conditions is good for the dog or for the owner, so try to be sensible when it comes to feeding and ensure that your dog is getting the correct nutrition for his size and breed. It is always a good idea to ask the breeder about feeding and supplements when you purchase your dog. Ideally the breeder should give you a diet sheet along with a sample of the food and vitamins that you should be feeding your puppy. It should also give you an outline of the best times to feed and how much each time.<br> <br> When you buy a Cavalier King Charles spaniel from a registered breeder and you take it home it may not feel much like eating at first. Remember it has left its mother and it will take a little while for the puppy to get used to its new surroundings. If you are really worried then contact your breeder because they will know what will tempt your puppy while it is off its food. At around eight to twelve weeks your dog will need to be fed twice a day and this should continue until they are at least nine months old.<br> <br> From a year old at the latest you should feed your dog once a day. Although with small breeds like the Cavalier King Charles breeders may recommend that you split that meal in two and give it to them at different times. Dont feed your dog too many tidbits or it will put on weight and this could lead to health problems. Cavalier King Charles spaniels in particular are prone to heart troubles. Overfeeding that leads to too much weight will just put a strain on your dog's joint and it will also slow him or her down and make them feel uncomfortable. The problem is that if they get used to too many tidbits they will keep on begging for more. Then you will have the job of reeducating them to expect less and to eat at certain times.<br> <br> If you take notice of what your breeder tells you and feed your dog sensibly then you should be able to avoid the above problems. Over feeding your dog is not the best way of showing that you care for it.</strong></h2> <h1 align="center"><strong><u><em>Problems With Those Silky Ears Cavalier King Charles spaniel</em></u></strong></h1> <h2 align="center">Most spaniels, and this includes the Cavalier King Charles can have problems with their ears. The long ears are a breeding ground for fleas and ticks and if your dog knocks his ears when he gets over excited this can cause problems. You should always check the insides of your dogs ears on a regular basis as they are prone to getting a build up of wax. This can become infected and will eventually affect the dog's hearing.<br> <br> If your dog is shaking his head on a regular basis and/or scratching at his ears then there might be an infection. You should always check ears if you see this happening with your dog. It could also mean wax build up or ear mites. At the very least you should be aware that if your dog is doing this then he or she is uncomfortable for some reason. In the summer months dogs can get grass seed stuck in their ears. This needs to be addressed straight away or it could lead to problems.<br> <br> Because the ears of a Cavalier King Charles spaniel are long and heavily fringed it is difficult for any air to get to the ears and this can lead to infections. You should check your dog's ears on a regular basis and keep them as clean as possible. Once an infection takes hold it is not easy to dislodge in long eared dogs and this could cost you a lot of money in vets' fees. Repetitive ear infections can lead to premature deafness in your dog so you do need to look after their ears. Fleas and mites are not easy to dislodge once they get caught in that long silky hair - the mites tend to attach themselves to the hair inside the ears and so this should be checked regularly.<br> <br> Another problem that you have to watch out for with your Cavalier King Charles spaniel is that the ears are so long they are likely to get covered in food at meal times. You either need to find some way of preventing this from happening or else you have to be on hand with a mopping up cloth and a brush. There is nothing worse than seeing the ends of those long, silky ears covered in food debris.<br> <br> Like any other dog the Cavalier King Charles spaniel needs taking care of. Unfortunately it is not within the dog's powers to keep his or her own ears as clean and vermin free as they should be - that is up to you as the owner. Just a final reminder, check your dog's ears regularly and especially if they are shaking their heads or scratching - that way you will be doing your best to avoid ear problems.</h2> <h1 align="center"><strong><u><em>Skin Problems and Your Cavalier King Charles spaniel</em></u></strong></h1> <h2 align="center">The Cavalier King Charles spaniel has pretty delicate skin so when you are grooming make sure that you are using a brush that will not tear the skin. From time to time, no matter how careful you are, you may find that your Cavalier King Charles has fleas. It is rare for a dog to contract fleas from other dogs - the usual culprits are hedgehogs and cats. If you have a cat in the house then you will know that because they wander all over the place they are likely to get fleas on a regular basis.Try to deal with your cat's fleas as soon as possible - if your Cavalier King Charles spaniel catches fleas then it will not be such an easy problem to deal with.<br> <br> You should check your dog regularly for fleas, this is best done by using a specially made nit or flea comb. If you find gray or black dirt in your dog's coat then this is likely to be flea dirt and you can be pretty sure you're your dog has fleas. Check your dog regularly, with long haired dogs especially spaniels you also need to be very careful when checking the ears. Fleas and mites will attach themselves to the hair inside the ears and they are very difficult to dislodge. If you find your dog scratching in this area then it may be there is a lodger there that you have missed. Whatever you do don't use flea powder or other over the counter flea products as these can make matters worse by clogging your dog's skin. You should always visit your vet and let them prescribe a product for your dog - there are some great products around now which will not only rid your dog of fleas but clean the areas in your house where the dog has access to. Another place that you should check for fleas is at the root of the tail - if you find your dog scratching or chewing in that area then it needs checking out.<br> <br> You may find that your dog is scratching a lot and think that he or she has skin problems. Certainly it is a reasonable assumption and even one that a vet will sometimes make. However, if your dog is scratching constantly, particularly behind the ears or around the tail area then this could indicate a much more serious problem than simple skin problems. It could be signs of something called syringomelia which is a much more complicated inherited disease - it is also beyond the confines of this article.<br> <br> As a general rule most skin problems can be avoided providing your Cavalier King Charles spaniel is groomed on a regular basis. Long coats are prone to collecting a lot more debris than short haired breeds and so need more care. </h2> <h1 align="center"><strong><u><em>Eyesight and Your Cavalier King Charles spaniel</em></u></strong> </h1> <h2 align="center">Generally speaking the Cavalier King Charles spaniel is a fairly healthy breed of dog - providing you obtain it from a reputable breeder. It is always a good idea to be able to have some understanding of your dog's heritage as it could point to a predisposition to certain diseases. For example, it used to be said that the Cavalier King Charles spaniel had very good eyesight. Although with all dogs eyesight can dim when they get older and the Cavalier King Charles is no exception. In the last fifteen years or so this has changed and some Cavalier King Charles spaniels are more susceptible to eye disease.<br> <br> In a survey undertaken in 1989 it was estimated that forty percent of Cavalier King Charles spaniels may suffer from hereditary eyesight problems - especially retinal dysplasia. This is the most serious of the eye diseases that can affect this breed and it is due to a problem with the formation of the retina. Sometimes this appears as what is known as retinal folds and may go unnoticed by the dog apart from occasional blind spots. Some Cavalier King Charles spaniels however can end up completely blind. The only thing that you can do is to make sure when you get your dog that you check out their parentage. A good breeder will be able to tell you if your dog might be disposed to these problems with their eyesight. In britain breeders would have their dogs checked by a veterinary ophthalmologist who would recommend that any dog with this particular problem should not be bred. This is why you should always get your dog from a reputable and well known breeding kennels as they will adhere to these rules. It is not usually said that a dog with the mild form of retinal dysplasia discussed here should not be bred.<br> <br> The Cavalier King Charles spaniel is a beautiful dog but like most other dogs they need looking after in ways that are particular to their breed. Hopefully your dog will not have troubles with the retina and should not suffer significantly from eyesight problems until he or she is much older. However, most dogs will at sometime in their lives suffer from conjunctivitis. When this happens you should bathe your dog's eyes regularly to keep them clean and to clear away the mucus. If the problem persists then you will need to take your dog to the vet. The thing that most vets prescribe is very akin to the golden eye ointment that you might use on a child with conjunctivitis. Apply it regularly, and keep the eye clean and this should not significantly affect your dog's eyesight. If the conjunctivitis is left however, then it could cause permanent eye problems.</h2> <h1 align="center"><strong><u><em>What Your Cavalier King Charles spaniel Can Do</em></u></strong></h1> <h2 align="center"><strong>The Cavalier King Charles spaniel is a lively little dog he is very affectionate and fits well into a family setting. Because he is such a small dog he is better in a house where there are older children who will recognize how much smaller he is than them. Just like any other dog the Cavalier King Charles spaniel likes his or her exercise. However, because your dog is a small breed it will probably require a lot less exercise than many bigger dogs. A couple of short walks and then perhaps a few turns around the yard will be adequate for this little dog. Even though it may not go far this dog does have a love of the outdoors.<br> <br> Originally the Cavalier King Charles spaniel was a lap dog - that is to say the dog is often pictured curled up on a lady's lap, hence the name. They enjoy a lot of company and like many other dogs love to be the center of attention. If you start out on the right foot with training your dog then the Cavalier King Charles can be a very biddable animal. Because of the dog's nature, the Cavalier King Charles is an ideal breed for showing and in the UK where the breed is still very popular and many owners opt to show their dog.<br> <br> The Cavalier King Charles spaniel has a friendly nature and will generally get on well with other dogs as well as people. There is a tendency for this breed to run to fat so you should try to keep tidbits to a minimum and make sure that your dog has a sensible diet. If you manage to keep your dog's weight at a sensible level then you will find that he or she is a lively little dog who loves to play and to chase things.<br> <br> The Cavalier King Charles has a natural intelligence and this makes them easy to train as they are quick to understand and respond to what the owner may want. This breed is descended from hunting dogs and although its size means that the dog does not need more than about forty minutes exercise a day it is still very fond of the outdoors. Their love of company means that this is not a dog who will be happy if left on their own all day. The Cavalier King Charles is a dog who loves the chase so if you do leave your dog in the garden unattended you should make sure that he or she cannot escape - they are likely to chase cars and could get run over. The dog is generally very obedient as it loves to please and it is this quality that makes the Cavalier King Charles an ideal dog for showing.</strong></h2> <p align="center">&nbsp;</p> <h1 align="center"><strong><u><em>Cavalier King Charles spaniels As Family Pets</em></u></strong> </h1> <h2 align="center"><strong>The Cavalier King Charles is a toy breed spaniel who is lively and very affectionate. He loves company and this makes the dog a great family pet. Cavalier King Charles spaniels are biddable and usually placid little dogs and this means that they get on well with people and with other family pets. Because the Cavalier King Charles is so small as a puppy he or she is better off in a household where the children are older - it is not always easy to get little ones to understand that a pet is smaller than them and needs careful handling.<br> <br> The Cavalier King Charles spaniel is a dog who loves nothing more than a lot of petting and cuddles, this means that he or she is also a dog who would be unhappy if left alone for long periods. They were bred as companion dogs and well to do English ladies used to have them to warm their feet or their laps - hence the name lap dog. The breed is noted for its easy nature and ability to fit into a family structure. The Cavalier King Charles spaniel is as happy in the house as it is running around outside - they love company and this makes them an ideal family pet. Children also take more easily to a dog who enjoys their company than one who is ambivalent.<br> <br> If what you are looking for is a friendly, obedient and easygoing dog then the Cavalier King Charles spaniel might be just the thing that your family needs. They can adapt just as well to apartment living as they can to living in a large house. Because they are such a small animal they need a lot less exercise than many other dogs - saves on arguments over whose turn it is to walk the dog when the weather is wet or cold. The Cavalier King Charles is very friendly and amiable to both family and friends. They do not necessarily make a good guard dog because of their size and their friendly nature. They are often as happy to romp with children as they are to recline on the lap of their master or mistress.<br> <br> The Cavalier King Charles spaniel has a good sense of smell and this probably comes from his or her gun dog ancestry. They will often sniff in the same spot for ages when they are out for a walk - they also tend to chase things and may need to be kept on a leash when out in the open. It is also a good idea to make sure that there are no holes in the garden fence for the dog to get through. All in all the Cavalier King Charles is a charming dog who will make an excellent family pet.</strong></h2> <h1 align="center"><strong><u><em>Cavalier King Charles spaniels Weird Facts Did You Know</em></u></strong></h1> <h2 align="center">The Cavalier King Charles spaniel is usually a sort of rich brown color on white with some black markings - however there are actually four recognized patterns of markings. The Cavalier King Charles can be a rich chestnut on a pearly white background and this is known as a Blenheim King Charles; then there is the black, white and brown and this is known as the tricolor spaniel; there also the black and tan and the ruby which is a rich red all over - so for all you purists out there the Cavalier King Charles spaniel can come in a coat of many colors - a bit like Joseph really.<br> <br> What eventually became known as the Cavalier King Charles spaniel was originally a breed of toy spaniel brought over for King Charles. The dog became very popular with the ladies because it was small enough to be cuddled on the lap and took very well to this. So much was the King's heart taken with this beautiful little animal that he decreed that nobody could refuse a Cavalier King Charles spaniel entry to any building, including Houses of Parliament - in a sense this made it the free dog of buildings.<br> <br> Originally the Cavalier King Charles spaniel did not look too different from the way that we see it to this day. The shorter snouted dog that we know today was brought about by selective breeding. In America a man called Roswell Eldritch started breeding dogs with longer snouts in the early nineteen hundreds and it was this that brought about the Cavalier King Charles spaniel that we know today.<br> <br> Did you know that the actress Courtney Cox has two Cavalier King Charles spaniels, one called Hopper, and the other called Harley Hopper. One writer claims that when a Cavalier King Charles spaniel was crossed with a Kerry Blue they got a B.B. King Ray Charles Blues Special and a Grammy award.<br> <br> Most websites will tell you that the Cavalier King Charles spaniel has very few health problems when they can in fact be subject to a number of hereditary diseases. The actress Jennifer Love Hewitt has a Cavalier King Charles spaniel who is on Prozac because of his tendency to keep on licking himself. Because the Cavalier King Charles spaniel is becoming so popular among the new celebrities in some quarters it is now being called a designer dog. One article sites the reason for the growing popularity of toy breeds like the Cavalier King Charles is because they are so small that they can fit into the large designer bags. There is even an advert with Paris Hilton carrying a small dog in her latest purse. In some quarters the Cavalier King Charles is reputed to have originated in Malta and that these and other toy breeds have always been kept as companions for human beings.</h2> <p align="center"><strong><br> </strong></p> </body></html>