The CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL is a small (13-18 pounds) spaniel. Their purpose in life is to be a house pet and companion animal. Cavaliers are very friendly with children, adults, and with other animals. Cavaliers need to be with their people; they do not do well left alone for long periods of time. Cavaliers must always be on-lead or in a fenced yard, as they will chase anything that moves (leaves, squirrels, etc.) and they are not traffic-wise. Cavaliers have a long silky coat. They require brushing and they shed. |
| Cavaliers come in four colors: Blenheim (chestnut and white); Tricolor (black and white with small tan patches); Black-and-Tan; and Ruby (solid chestnut). The breed's biggest health problem is MVD (mitral valve disease). Most Cavaliers will develop MVD at some point in their lives. MVD can range from very mild to deadly. MVD is endemic in the breed; do not believe anyone who tells you that "Irish dogs don't have it" or "Foreign dogs don't get MVD". The first and oldest Cavalier breed club in America is the CKCSC, USA (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, USA, Inc.). The CKCSC website is www.ckcsc.org . There you will find breed information, as well as upcoming shows, rescue information, and breeders. The AKC (American Kennel Club) Cavalier breed club's website is www.ackcsc.org. The Premier Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Infosite is www.premiercavalierinfosite.com. This website is designed to help people looking for a Cavalier. There you will find information about the breed and breeders to aid you in your quest. This website is well worth reading completely before you begin to look for a Cavalier. A good place to "chat" with Cavalier owners is at cavalierlyspeaking at Yahoo Groups. www.luckystarcavalierrescue.org is the website of Lucky Star Cavalier Rescue, a group dedicated to buying stock out of the puppy mill breeding stock auctions. It is very important to get your Cavalier from a reputable, reliable breeder. NEVER buy a Cavalier (or any dog) from a pet shop. NEVER buy a puppy from a broker (someone who buys puppies to resell). Remember that NO responsible breeder will sell a puppy to be resold to someone the breeder doesn't know. Cavaliers are not inexpensive dogs. Expect to pay between $1,500 and $2,500 for a puppy from a reputable, reliable breeder. Good luck in your quest for the companion of a lifetime! Jennara Wenk / cavalierattitude@gmail.com  Cavalier Tips |
