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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Background

As the name suggests, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel proudly traces its ancestry back to the royal courts of England.

King Charles II, was devoted to his dogs - almost to the point of addiction. They travelled with him everywhere and the sign "Beware of the Dog" originated in his court, meaning not that they were dangerous, but rather don't tread on them. Contrary to popular belief they do not have free access to all royal parks, palaces and public buildings in England - they just behave as if they do!

Breed Personality, Characteristics & Temperment

Energetic and loving, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel makes the perfect family pet, but it must be stressed they are dogs that belong with people. They are not dogs to be left alone or housed outside as they thrive on human contact.

Cavaliers are bred in four colours:
BLENHEIM: Chestnut markings on a pearly white coat. The markings on the head should be equally divided giving a masked effect and leaving room in the middle for the prized "Blenheim Spot".
TRI-COLOUR: A black and white dog with tan markings over the eyes, on the cheeks, inside the legs, behind the elbows and on the underside of the tail.
BLACK AND TAN: Absolutely raven black coat with tan markings over the eyes, on the cheeks, inside the legs, behind the elbows and under the tail.
RUBY: Whole colour rich red with no white markings at all.

Compatibility With Other Pets

Excellent.

Care Requirements

Apart from all their excellent qualities, they do shed their coat twice a year and have poor road sense, so outside the well-fenced family property they should always be kept on a lead. If you are contemplating buying a Cavalier make certain that your fences are secure as puppies are apt to dig when young, and will find a way out of their yard if it is at all possible.

Please take note:
Annual checks and vaccinations are essential, as is regular worming. Your vet will explain the dangers of heartworm and advise on the preventative measures. It should be noted that certain weeds and grasses might have adverse affects too. Regular grooming is necessary to remove excess hair and prevent the coat from matting.

Conclusion

If you have decided that the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is the dog for you and you are able to provide a safe and secure back yard for it to explore, then contact one of the groups listed below:

Breeders

State	Contact	Breeder
NSW	Marilyn Madigan	Merseyport	Contact
NSW	Claire Thompson	Cavanova	Contact
NSW	Les Bradney	Kelzarki	Contact
WA	Charmaine Heath	Gemsong	Contact
VIC	Trish Fernleigh	daventri	Contact
VIC	Brownyn Schmidt	Brades	Contact
VIC	Greg Browne	Eireannmada	Contact
VIC	Shae Sanders	Anebellesque Kennels	Contact
VIC	Lisa Thomas	Brymik	Contact
NSW	Judy Thomas	Charliboi	Contact
SA	Merry Pronk	Rivarose	Contact
VIC	Daryl Styles	Histyle	Contact
VIC	Sue Arthur	suebeau	Contact
SA	Jennine Burt	Nanochi	Contact
NSW	Karen Paul	leisureview	Contact
VIC	Jennifer Wynn	Jenawyn	Contact
QLD	Elaine Slingsby	Cavtown	Contact
NSW	Linda Hennessy	Ceellen	Contact
SA	Wayne and Suzanne McCreight	Roswell	Contact
NSW	Robyn Attard	Konavan	Contact
SA	Pamela Hansen	Alphawal	Contact
VIC	Joy McInnes	Innesveil	Contact
VIC	Barry Lee	Bethchanti	Contact
VIC	Belinda Pane	Canningville	Contact
NSW	Kim Harvey	Dirtwater	Contact
VIC	Christie Chapman	chabris	Contact
QLD	Lyn Dunne	ABERLOUR	Contact
VIC	Denise Peterson	dapsen	Contact
NSW	Christine Smith	Dabenville	Contact
VIC	Sue Smith	Jessicav	Contact
QLD	Amanda Dunne	Fasusq	Contact
QLD	Jodie Wright Bev	Cavlamour	Contact
NSW	Diana Felton	Feltridge	Contact
VIC	Suzanne Goodchild	Szzan	Contact
ACT	Christina Luff	Bamberg	Contact
VIC	Anne Lay	Ananda	Contact
QLD	Hayley Winter	Wintacove	Contact
NSW	Lyndy Morris	Coloora	Contact
VIC	Pam Ross	Cavildown	Contact
VIC	Sandra Ingpen	Woodhay	Contact
VIC	Geoffrey Gillies	Korgil	Contact
NSW	Sheree Gleeson	Nitrocav	Contact
QLD	Dianne and Vicki Wyness	Oronsay	Contact
VIC	Cherie Luke	St Luke	Contact
NSW	Karen Camilleri	Kandccamo	Contact
VIC	Dona Tait	Davmur	Contact
QLD	Sharon Shield	Jastbah	Contact
VIC	Sheila Wormell	Boxtop	Contact
VIC	Linda Hocking	Caireen	Contact
NSW	Gaynor Nash	Mistymills	Contact
VIC	Maggie Mooney	BessBree	Contact
QLD	Ceri Ross	Ceri Ross - Syon Cavalier King Charles Spaniels	Contact
VIC	Maggie Mooney	BessBree	Contact
VIC	FIONA TAYLOR	DOREEF	Contact
NSW	Kylie Brisenden	BRISOPARK	Contact
VIC	BELINDA PANE	CANNINGVILLE	Contact
VIC	Yvonne Chesser	Andybelle	Contact
VIC	Emma Wilson	WILEM	Contact
NSW	Roslyn Grant	Amuaray	Contact
VIC	Talina Whitington	CAVALBLAZE	Contact
NSW	Lisa Gleeson	Amancio	Contact
NSW	Justine Clegg	Royalicious	Contact
QLD	Melissa Platt	Cavwillow (dogs) exoticpawsbengals (cats)	Contact
QLD	DIANE CATLEY	CAVORTS	Contact
NSW	Lisa Helson	Larapaz	Contact
VIC	Mel Gardner	MELVATAR	Contact
QLD	Stephen McLeod - Robertson	Jehannah	Contact
VIC	Anneliese Tacey Taylor	Wandalier	Contact
NSW	Marlene West	Dalara	Contact
VIC	Kerry Powis	Axelton	Contact
VIC	Andrea Schellekens	LUMAAL	Contact
VIC	Michelle Creek	Lakeisha	Contact
NSW	LEA WILLIAMS	COUNTRYRUN	Contact
NSW	Clare Jack	Shahrami	Contact
NSW	Jenny Barron	coffscavs	Contact
VIC	Geoffrey Gillies	KORGIL	Contact
QLD	Marguerite Baker	Cavalrite	Contact
QLD	Julie Brown	Juljorson	Contact
TAS	Barbara Augustyniak	POLONEZ	Contact
NSW	Jenny Riley	Austradan Kennel	Contact
NSW	Melissa Rapmund	Dnumpar	Contact
ACT	Vicki Bourke	Monteba	Contact
TAS	Sonya Kantor	Sebastians	Contact
VIC	Judie Murphy	Amerlie	Contact
NSW	Gay Bonham	Nabucco	Contact
VIC	David Fullard	Alcester	Contact
QLD	Judy McInnes	Avonlier	Contact
NSW	Linda Ellwood	Skeggsdale	Contact
VIC	Marie/ Karen Hillis / Meheilowitsch	Kamawarie	Contact
WA	Julia Logan	Trescaval	Contact
VIC	Jacqui Weekes	Melloway	Contact
VIC	Lisa Hawkins	Rockmagic	Contact
VIC	Mardy Brown	Kava 'Licious	Contact
QLD	Lisa Hore	Dragonflye	Contact
QLD	Michelle Bazzocco	Sabelha	Contact
NSW	Robyn Morgan	"Morganlea"	Contact
QLD	Helen Huth	Johelmar	Contact
QLD	TRACY OHL	TRANABBY	Contact
NSW	vicki martin	Breanaway	Contact
QLD	Fran Tudhope	ROYAAL	Contact
VIC	Christine Lee	Homdahart	Contact

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Lifespan: Cavaliers can live up to 13 years of age, but, more often than not, will live up to 15 years if cared for with the correct nutrition and given lots of loving attention.

Ideal Owners: