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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cavalier Kingcharlesinspanieli
A small, friendly companion spaniel
FCI Group Companion and Toy Dogs
AKC Group Toy
TKC Group Toy
Country of Origin GB

Brief Description

Cavaliers are sporting, affectionate, absolutely fearless. Gay, friendly, non-aggressive; no tendency towards nervousness.

Health: The major hereditary problems in the Cavalier are cardiac, neurolgical and skeletal diseases.

Get a GRIHP!: Comprehensive information on the breed's health can be found in the Get a GRIHP! on the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel article (to be added soon).

Breed Standards

The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed.

Three of the major international standards are:

Health Strategies

The Royal Kennel Club, UK

Research Projects

Parent Breed Club

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club

Other Resources

Finnish Kennel Club Breeding Database - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Swedish Kennel Club Breeding Data (Avelsdata; in Swedish). Find the breed in the link 'Raser' on left.

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We are constantly adding and updating the breed information - please contact us if you have updates, links, or other information to add!

Health Testing Requirements by Country
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Cardiac and Circulatory
Ear, Deafness
Dental Issues and Teeth
Endocrine and Pancreas
Ataxia, Locomotor, and Epilepsy
Eye Conditions and Blindness
Skeletal and Muscular
Cancer and Neoplasia
Neurological and Neuromuscular
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