Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Female - Ref ID: 21432

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, introduced to the U.S. in 1956, is a highly sought-after companion dog with a history rooted in European royalty, famously favored by King Charles II. They are beloved for their joyful, sweet, and loving personality, forming strong bonds with families, children, and other pets, and rarely showing aggression.

In terms of appearance and grooming, Cavaliers have a luxurious, silky coat that comes in various colors like chestnut, ruby, black and tan, and tricolor. They require daily brushing with a medium bristle brush and bi-weekly baths to maintain their coat's beauty, along with routine nail clipping and teeth cleaning.

Care and feeding for puppies involve three meals a day at eight-hour intervals for the first six months, emphasizing a nutritious diet for proper development. As companion dogs, they thrive on human interaction.

Cavaliers are the largest toy breed, standing 12-13 inches tall and weighing 13-18 pounds, with an average life expectancy of 9-14 years.

Interesting facts include their historical role in keeping royalty warm, their association with King Charles II and British royalty, being ranked in the Top 50 smartest breeds, their agility despite being lapdogs, and their use as therapy dogs.