Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: character, description, content

Spaniels are a name that unites a large group of breeds, which includes Cocker Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Breton Espanolis, German Wachtelhunds and, of course, King Charles Spaniels.

King Charles Spaniels are dogs with an ancient history, formerly used for hunting, and later becoming favorites of kings and other representatives of the upper classes.

Today it is a popular breed of companion dog, ideal for both single people and large families with small children.

In our article you will find a comprehensive description of this wonderful dog breed.

History of the breed

The King Charles Spaniel is an ancient breed of dog whose history dates back to the 9th century, when dogs similar in appearance were brought to England by the Celts.

In the 13th century, during the reign of King Canute, representatives of this breed were used for hunting small game, but their attractive appearance and easy-going disposition were so liked by representatives of high society that after a few centuries they became simply companion dogs that lived at court. .

Miniature spaniels were the favorites of King Charles I - he was accompanied everywhere by 2-3 small dogs. Even a special decree was adopted, which is still in force today, allowing the king to be present in the House of Parliament along with spaniels. King Charles II, as a sign of respect for his father, named the breed after him.

In the 18th century In England, short-faced dogs brought from China and Japan became popular, so breeding work began on crossing cocker spaniels with chins and pugs .

Such matings changed the appearance of spaniels - the ears became lower, the head became more rounded, and the tail curved. Some changes have also affected the character of these dogs - they have become more independent and stubborn. The popularization of puppies with short muzzles led to the almost complete disappearance of the old type.

The first breed club was founded in 1885, at which time the official King Charles Spaniel standard was approved. In many other countries, particularly in the USA, representatives of this breed were called English mini or toy spaniels, so in 1902 the kennel club raised the issue of renaming the breed, but the king supported the request of its fans to preserve the historical name.

History of the origin of the breed

The German FCI standard contains no information about the origin of the breed. It only states that the country of origin is Great Britain. Therefore, we will build on the information that is available in open sources. Dogs similar to modern representatives of the breed lived in the noble and royal courts of England, France and Scotland back in the 16th century. The breed received the prefix Charles thanks to Charles I, the king of England, Scotland and Ireland, who was kind to these little spaniels.

Unfortunately, not all monarchs liked gentlemen; during the reign of William IV, pugs and spaniels came into fashion. The ruler liked flatter-faced dogs. The dogs that adorned royal portraits dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries have all but disappeared. The breed owes its restoration to one rich American. Roswell Eldridge was very fond of spaniels from paintings of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. He promised a good reward to those breeders who could restore this breed.

British breeders coped with the task - they received the prize in 1928. Roswell Eldridge himself did not have time to see the result of their breeding activities; the American died a month before the exhibition at which the recreated spaniels were presented to the world. In 1945, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was created as a separate breed. And in 1955 it was recognized by the European federation FCI.

Description and standard

King Charles Spaniels are decorative dogs that have a well-balanced, strong and stable almost square body and retain the devotion to their owner that is inherent in working gun spaniels.

Breed standard:

the head is rounded, the transition to a wide, short and slightly flattened muzzle is deep;
the bridge of the nose is straight;
the nose is pigmented black;
the ears are hanging, wide at the base, not set too low;
the eyes are round, set low and wide, the iris is dark;
bite - snack;
the neck is strong, short, the scruff is slightly convex;
the chest is deep, not too wide;
the back is straight, the croup is slightly sloping;
the tail is long, can be curled into a ring, therefore it is often docked in order to maintain maximum length;
limbs are strong, set parallel.

The coat is straight or slightly wavy, silky, and fits tightly to the body.

IMPORTANT!

Serious defects include fluffy, curly or trimmed hair, a scissor bite, an undershot or an excessive overshot that spoils the breed's facial expression.

Character traits

King Charles Spaniels are true companion dogs, devoted to their owner and all family members and requiring constant care.

Representatives of this breed are sociable and friendly, they love people and always strive to be the center of attention. At the same time, they are not intrusive; the main thing for them is simply to be close to the owner. King Charles are able to catch the mood of people and adapt to it, so they easily find a common language with all members of the household.

These dogs do not tolerate loneliness and lack of communication well. Lack of attention affects the mental state of the pet, which can become lethargic and lose interest in games and walks.

Like representatives of other breeds, King Charles Spaniels require early socialization and proper education; this is the only way to correct some of their character flaws. Training these dogs is quite simple - they are easy-going, smart and obedient, and their desire to please their owner further simplifies the training process.

However, they are not without some stubbornness and self-will, so sometimes they may refuse to follow a command, especially if they get bored. Therefore, training is best done in a playful way, but rude attitude and physical punishment should be avoided - such a disrespectful attitude of the owner towards the pet provokes destructive behavior in it.

King Charles spaniels are smart dogs, but talking about their training in the usual sense of the word is still wrong, since it is impossible to teach them complex commands and instill working qualities. But this is not necessary; nevertheless, the main purpose of representatives of this breed is to be faithful companions.

NOTE!

However, learning basic commands is not difficult and even beginners can cope with it. King Charles are attached to their owner and require his undivided attention. These are jealous dogs who get offended if they see that the owner’s attention does not belong only to them.

Training and education

It would be hard to find a more diligent student than the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Representatives of the breed do not show stubbornness during training. They are happy to learn commands and try to carry them out correctly. The main thing is to encourage them with treats and praise, to avoid punishment and rude attitude.

Early socialization is very important for gentlemen. A small dog needs to be accustomed to the world around it. So that she is not afraid of strangers, animals, cars... The decorative dog does not require serious training, but it must undergo a general obedience course. Thanks to OKP, the pet will learn to behave correctly in the house, on the street, and in public places. He will also master the simplest but important commands: sit, can’t, next to, place, etc.

Interesting Facts

In California, there lives a Charles Spaniel named Duke, who is famous for his ability to heal people.
Cavalier King, being Mary Stuart's favorite dog, accompanied his famous owner to her execution. Two days after the execution, the faithful dog died of melancholy.
The spaniel spent many months in prison with King Charles the First. He was next to the owner until his execution, which he attended. After the execution, the rebels dealt with the fate of the faithful dog.
Cavalier Kings are depicted in many paintings. In addition, figurines of these dogs are sculpted from clay. Now these clay figurines are in great demand among collectors.
Charles Spaniels were bred right in the royal palaces. There they gave birth to puppies, after which the babies were handed over to specially trained people for raising and raising. They prepared the dogs for life with royalty and taught them good manners.
In France, representatives of the breed were called “consolator”, which means “comforter”.

Advantages and disadvantages

For city dwellers who dream of a pet, the main advantage of these dogs is the ability to keep them even in small apartments.

Also they:

smart and quick-witted;
quickly become toilet trained;
not too active, although they need daily walks;
love children;
get along with other pets;
do not require labor-intensive care;
loyal;
friendly.

Among the disadvantages are noted:

inability to be used as watchmen and security guards;
jealousy and resentment;
poor heat tolerance.

In addition, representatives of this breed need constant attention and are prone to developing eye diseases and ear problems.

King's character

If you try to characterize the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with just a few epithets, then the essence of his character will be most fully reflected:

devotion;
equilibrium;
good nature;
high level of intelligence.

Cavaliers initially have a soft and flexible character. They are good-natured towards everyone, and especially those who treat them with tasty treats.

Do not over-pamper your four-legged pet.

A pet can become a capricious dog, reacting inappropriately even to loved ones.

In the American state of California, there lives a royal spaniel, which, according to rumors, can heal people. The dog's name is Duke.

Attitude towards the owner

The Cavalier Spaniel needs daily, extended interaction with its loved one. Being close to the owner becomes the purpose of the pet’s life. He cannot stand loneliness, even short-term. At such moments, the dog becomes irritable, aggressive and depressed.

When you go on vacation, you won’t be able to leave your dog under the care of friends.

Photo: https://pixabay.com/photos/dog-cavalier-king-charles-spaniel-726247/ You will have to take her with you so as not to worry that the pet has stopped sleeping and eating, and, quite possibly, this is negative will affect his health.

The peculiarity of the Royal Spaniel is that it will not pretend to be a leader under any circumstances and will always understand that the owner is the main one in their tandem.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel simply loves to be the center of attention. He will feel best in a large family with many children, where he can constantly be in contact with one of the people.

Gentlemen love traveling and are relaxed about moving.

Attitude towards children

The four-legged family friend is just great with children. He will not avoid the opportunity to take part in any children's fun, during which he may be “squeezed” or shoved into a toy stroller. The dog will withstand all these tests calmly, without a shadow of indignation or dissatisfaction.

Gentlemen will show off their good mood to everyone without hesitation; dogs are not secretive.

Children should be taught from an early age to treat their pets correctly and with respect.

The child must understand that a dog is a living creature that can also be hurt, offended and scared.

Attitude towards strangers

The Charles King Spaniel is a non-aggressive breed. The dog is at first wary and wary of strangers, and sometimes even timid. For a spaniel to change its wariness to friendliness, enough time must pass for the animal to get used to the stranger.

A representative of the breed is unlikely to make a guard dog, so if you decide to raise a worthy guard dog from a King Charles spaniel, prepare in advance for failure.

But the dog is not averse to barking. Especially if he is alone within four walls, alone with his own thoughts.

In defense, the royal spaniel will easily bite the offender.

Dogs react in this way to manifestations of brute force.

Differences from the Cavalier Charles King Spaniel

Representatives of these breeds are very similar to each other, but there are some differences in appearance:

unlike Cavaliers, whose skull is almost flat, Charles Kings have a domed skull;
these dogs are quite snub-nosed, this is unacceptable for gentlemen;
According to the standard, Charles Kings should have a slight undershot, and Cavaliers should have a scissor bite.

King Charles Spaniels are also smaller dogs and their body weight is also slightly less.

Description of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed

The “Cavaliers” owe their modern appearance to Roswell Eldridge, a breeder from the USA who made the breed as the world knows it today. In Great Britain, spaniels “created by the king himself” can be found at every turn. In our country the breed is not so popular.

Weight. Body weight depends on gender. “Girls” are lighter than “boys.” Their weight does not exceed 5.5 kg. “Guys” are significantly heavier and, according to the breed standard, should weigh 8 kg.
Height. The size of an adult Cavalier King Charles Spaniel also depends on the gender of the animal. The height at the withers of the “guys” is 35 cm, while the “ladies” are more miniature - only 25 cm in height.
Color. According to the standard, there are four acceptable colors of the animal. The first is black, complemented by bright tan marks. The second is called ruby. In reality he is a deep redhead. The third type of color - tricolor - combines piebald, tan and black. And the fourth color, with the intricate name Blenheim, implies the presence of clear chestnut spots against the background of a white-pearl base color of the coat.
Lifespan. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels live, on average, ten to 12 years. But with proper care they can live up to 15.
Character. "Cavaliers" are 100% companions. These are family dogs that easily adapt to the rhythm of life of the person who tamed them. They may be of interest to hunters, as they were once used for catching small game. But there is much more benefit and joy from a “gentleman” friend than from a “gentleman” conqueror.
Intelligence. British Spaniels are distinguished by a high level of intelligence. They easily understand the owner, can be trained without problems and do not require strong leadership qualities from the owner. Even a gentle and flexible person can raise such a child.
Security and guard potential. The most important characteristic of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed is its innate friendliness. These four-legged “guys” treat all living creatures kindly and joyfully. Therefore, the “gentleman” will not even make a bad guard.

Among all the colors of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, the Blenheim stands out. It is believed that it was received by the Duke of Marlborough himself. The creator gave the unusual name to the color in order to perpetuate the Battle of Blenheim during the War of the Spanish Succession.

Standard

The first standard of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed was established in Foggy Albion in the late 20s of the last century. However, the British Kennel Club recognized the breed much later - in 1945. The table lists the main visual characteristics that are inherent in modern thoroughbred “cavaliers”.

Table - Visual standard of the British Spaniel breed

Part of the body	Characteristics
Head	— Flat part between the ears; — transition from the skull to the muzzle of medium depth; - black nostrils, devoid of spots of other colors; - wedge-shaped muzzle; - lips do not sag; - standard scissor bite; - round big eyes; - long ears covered with long hair
Body	— Smooth line of the back; - short lumbar line; - noticeably arched ribs
Tail	— “Joyful” when wobbling; — proportional to the body; - sometimes docked by 1/3
Limbs	— Straight front; - bony hind; - rich fringe closer to the paws
Wool	- Thick; - silky to the touch; - no frizz

Undesirable visual characteristics of the breed include a pointed nose, bulging fish eyes, and a tail positioned well above the line of the back.

The Cavalier's coat serves a decorative function, so these dogs do not require trimming.

Photos and descriptions of colors

There are only 4 officially registered and approved breed standard coat color options for King Charles Spaniels.

Black and Tan

The rich coat is jet black in color with distinct ruby tan on the cheeks and chest, on the inside of the ears, paws, under the tail and above the eyes. The presence of white spots on the chest is undesirable, but is not considered a serious defect if they are small, but white marks in other places are unacceptable.

Important! There must be scorch marks in all standard places.

Ruby

The coat is a rich red color; the decorating hair may be slightly lighter.

A complete absence of white marks is desirable, but their presence in the chest area is not considered a gross defect.

Blenheim

The main color of the coat is pearly white, with patches of bright chestnut color on it that have clear boundaries. These marks should not merge; the presence of a pearl background between them is mandatory.

On the head, the arrangement of chestnut spots should form a white mark in the shape of a regular triangle, inside which there may be a so-called “Blenheim mark” - a small spot of ruby red color.

Tricolor

The coat is black and white with tan. With this color, the coat has a pearly white color, on which, at a sufficient distance from each other, there are coal-black spots with clear boundaries. Tan is located above the eyes, inside the ears, on the cheeks and under the tail.

Attitude towards other pets and children

Representatives of this breed do not strive to prove their superiority even to other dogs , and the docile nature of King Charles Spaniels and their lack of inclination to dominate and assert leadership positions help these dogs establish friendly relationships with other animals, including cats and rodents.

Their friendly disposition and innate curiosity determine their ability to get along with children. They treat kids well, love to play with them and can tolerate any pranks without showing aggression or even trying to bite the child.

Families with small children can have such a pet without fear; parents will need to rather control the baby, who through negligence can harm the dog, and not vice versa.

Health

The breed was artificially restored, so dogs may have certain health problems, both genetic and non-hereditary.

Genetic pathologies

Pathology of the mitral valve. Progressive mitral valve disease often appears in dogs of this breed at the age of 5 years. It is expressed in the fact that the heart valve gradually thickens and degenerates, and begins to leak. Manifested by heart murmurs. Requires constant maintenance therapy and monitoring by a cardiologist.
Syringomyelia (Chiari syndrome). A disease of the nervous system that is inherent in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed to a greater extent than in other breeds. Congenital pathology is characterized by bone deformations in which the back of the skull is too small. This leads to the appearance of cerebrospinal fluid-filled cavities in the spinal cord. Dogs may experience pain, squeal and bark for no reason. In mild cases, no treatment is required; in complex cases, euthanasia is required.
Dislocation of the kneecap. The pathology is characterized by instability of the knee joint. Either one or both cups may be unstable. The condition is accompanied by pain and can bring discomfort and suffering to the dog. In mild cases, no treatment is required; in severe cases, surgery is required.
Hip dysplasia. Congenital pathology of the development of the hip joint is common in dogs of all breeds. It manifests itself as gait instability, decreased range of motion, and pain. Treated with medication or surgery.

How to properly care?

Proper care of King Charles spaniels involves timely deworming, treatment for external parasites and vaccinations according to schedule. You also need to visit the veterinarian every six months for routine examinations, which will determine the presence of the disease and begin timely treatment.

In addition, it is necessary to regularly carry out hygiene procedures to help maintain the dog’s attractive appearance and health.

Wool and bathing

This breed does not require haircuts or trimming, but the fur on the paw pads and between the toes should be trimmed regularly to prevent dirt from accumulating.

The coat of King Charles Spaniels rarely becomes matted, however, it must be thoroughly brushed with a soft brush several times a week - this will not only completely eliminate the likelihood of matting, but will also help get rid of dead hairs and improve the pet’s blood circulation.

After each trip outside, it is necessary to wash and inspect the dog’s paws for cracks and damage.

You need to bathe her completely, using shampoo appropriate for her coat type, once every 1-2 months. It is better to avoid more frequent washing so as not to dry out the coat and spoil its natural structure.

Ears

The structure of the ears of representatives of this breed causes the accumulation of dust and dirt in them, which, coupled with insufficient ventilation, creates a favorable environment for the development of infection and bacteria.

You need to clean your pet’s ears with cotton swabs and pads soaked in peroxide or a special product every 5-7 days, and ventilate them daily.

Eyes

Every morning, wipe with clean lint-free napkins soaked in warm boiled water, chamomile infusion or weak tea leaves.

IMPORTANT!

If severe souring or increased lacrimation is detected, it is necessary to show the dog to a veterinarian.

Teeth

You can avoid the possibility of plaque and tartar formation by brushing your teeth weekly with a special brush and toothpaste designed for dogs. Giving your pet fresh tomatoes and chewy treats is also helpful.

Claws

King Charles spaniels are active dogs; with enough walks in the summer, their nails wear down on their own. If this does not happen, and also in winter, they must be shortened with a guillotine nail cutter once every 3-4 weeks, not forgetting about the dewclaws, if any.

Care and maintenance at home

Royal spaniels are not suitable for outdoor living, and therefore are strictly indoor dwellers. They only go outside the apartment to take a walk or relieve themselves. In order for puppies to develop a correct, even gait, the floor in the room must be covered with a carpet or carpet (on a smooth surface, the dog’s paws will move apart). From an early age, puppies need to be taught to carry, since this is the only way to transport them.

Hygiene

Caring for pets begins with washing their fur. The procedure is carried out monthly using special shampoos and balms. In this case, the water temperature should not exceed +39 °C. After taking a bath, the dog is dried with a towel and then dried well with a hairdryer.

Dogs have floppy ears, which prevents normal air penetration. To prevent the development of infection, you need to regularly inspect your ears and clean them of accumulated wax. It is also necessary to constantly monitor your eyes, removing mucus or debris from the corners. For minor inflammation, you can wash them with chamomile decoction or drip Albumin.

Animal fur needs to be combed

Teeth brushing is carried out every 3-4 days using special pastes. This prevents dental diseases, unpleasant odors, and the formation of stones or plaque. Nails should be trimmed twice a month. After each walk, you need to thoroughly wash your paws, and in winter, lubricate them with cream to protect the delicate pads from chemicals.

A haircut

King Charles are not usually cut. The soft, silky wool does not smell like “dog” and can be easily removed from furniture or carpets with a vacuum cleaner. Before the shedding period begins, it is enough to brush the dog once a week using a special mitten. It allows you to remove dirt, debris or dandruff. When the animal begins to shed, the procedure should be carried out daily.

Feeding

Royal Spaniels can be fed two types of food: natural and dry. The latter is optimal, as it already contains the necessary balance of beneficial microelements. However, many dog breeders prefer “natural” dog food as a healthier food.

Royal Canin offers food for this breed

When composing a diet, it is necessary to take into account the pet’s tendency to gain excess weight. The diet should include lean meat, cereals, vegetables, and dairy products. Occasionally, you can give your dog a boiled chicken yolk or a quail egg.

Gentlemen are very fond of a vegetarian menu, and therefore they should not be limited to vegetable salads or fruits.

It is strictly forbidden to give King Charles the following foods:

sugar;
sausages;
smoked meats;
fat meat;
sour cream;
legumes;
fish;
baking;
salt and spices;
tubular bones;
pearl barley porridge;
mushrooms.

Walks

During the first few months, puppies are walked frequently, but not for long, to teach them to relieve themselves outside. After 4 months of age, walks are made longer, but their number is reduced. It is best to walk with your pet on lawns or parks where there are no paved paths. This way the animal will not become overtired and will not injure its paws. In this case, the maximum duration of walking should not exceed a quarter of an hour.

It is best to walk with your pet on lawns or in parks

Toilet

It is almost impossible to potty train Royal Spaniels. You need to learn to relieve yourself outside from the very first days the puppy arrives in the house. To do this, the animal is taken out for a walk immediately after eating or sleeping. To speed up the process, take a wet diaper with you. Hearing a familiar smell, the dog’s reflex will turn on and it will sit down next to you. To consolidate the result, you can reward your pet with praise.

Life expectancy and major diseases

King Charles Spaniels live on average 10-12 years, but some members of the breed can live for 14-16 years .

These dogs have a short muzzle, which explains their poor tolerance to hot weather and humidity, and also causes some breathing problems, particularly snoring.

King Charles Spaniels are also prone to:

heart valve defects;
intervertebral disc diseases;
aseptic necrosis of the femur;
cryptorchidism;
hydrocephalus;
cherry eye;
epilepsy;
glaucoma;
retinal dysplasia;
conjunctivitis;
dry eye;
cataracts;
turning up the eyelids.

In addition, due to poor ventilation of the ears, representatives of this breed often develop ear infections, and some individuals may have a genetic abnormality called drooping tongue syndrome.

It should be remembered that these dogs have weak joints, so even a careless jump from the sofa or excessive physical activity can lead to dislocation of the kneecaps.

At the first manifestation of symptoms of pathology, it is necessary to show your pet to a veterinarian - only he will be able to make the correct diagnosis and prescribe the necessary treatment.

Dog health and illness

Cavaliers typically live 10 to 15 years, but are prone to certain genetic diseases. The most common problem is mitral valve prolapse. The second place is occupied by Arnold-Chiari syndrome, which leads to severe pain in the cervical spine.

More complex is episodic falling syndrome (EPS). Pets that have inherited this neurological pathology have similar habits to animals that have suffered a spinal injury. In females, pathological instability of the knee joints often occurs. Animals also often suffer from keratoconjunctivitis sicca and curly coat syndrome.

Nutritional Features

The main thing you need to know about the nutrition of King Charles Spaniels is that it should be balanced and contain all the necessary vitamins and minerals. These can be natural products or industrial feeds - the choice depends on the owner.

With natural feeding, the dog owner himself chooses the products for the dog and controls their quality. However, difficulties may arise in preparing a balanced diet, since without certain knowledge of veterinary nutrition it is impossible to do this.

The menu should include:

lean meat (beef, veal, turkey);
offal (tripe, lung, heart, liver);
cereals (rice, buckwheat, oatmeal);
vegetables and fruits;
quail eggs;
sea fish;
low-fat fermented milk products (cottage cheese, yogurt, natural yogurt, kefir).

It is forbidden to feed your pet:

fatty meat;
river fish;
citrus fruits;
potatoes;
legumes;
spicy and fried foods;
pickles, marinades;
sausages, pasta and bakery products.

It is also necessary to give the dog a small amount of vegetable oils to improve the condition of the coat.

Industrial food allows you to save time on preparing food for your dog and does not require additional vitamin and mineral complexes, since their composition is enriched with all the necessary macro- and microelements.

NOTE!

When choosing food for your pet, you should take into account that it should be premium, super-premium or holistic class. Representatives of this breed are prone to allergic reactions, so the composition should not contain wheat or chicken. In addition, food must be selected taking into account the age, activity level, physiological state and health of the dog.

The most suitable diets for King Charles Spaniels are developed by the brands Probalance, Savarra, Pro Plan, Royal Canin, Go, Acana.

Sample menu for the week

Day of the week	Morning	Evening
Monday	100 g beef, 50 g greens, and 100 g oatmeal + 1 tsp. vegetable oil	150 g turkey, 100 ml kefir, 200 g vegetables
Tuesday	150 g of boiled sea fish, 100 ml of natural yogurt and 100 g of stewed vegetables with 1 tsp. vegetable oil	100 g beef, 100 g cottage cheese and 100 g buckwheat porridge
Wednesday	150 g offal, 100 ml kefir and 50 g herbs	250 g offal, 80 g cottage cheese and 80 g stewed vegetables with 1 tsp. vegetable oil
Thursday	150 g cottage cheese, 30 g herbs and 1 egg	300 g beef, 100 g stewed vegetables and 80 g rice porridge
Friday	150 g offal, 100 ml kefir and 50 g herbs	250 g offal, 80 g cottage cheese and 80 g stewed vegetables with 1 tsp. vegetable oil
Saturday	150 g of boiled sea fish, 100 ml of natural yogurt and 100 g of stewed vegetables	100 g beef, 100 g cottage cheese and 100 g buckwheat porridge
Sunday	100 g beef, 50 g greens, and 100 g oatmeal	150 g turkey, 100 ml kefir, 200 g vegetables

How to choose? Boy or girl?

You should not buy a King Charles Spaniel puppy from someone else or from an advertisement. Only professional breeders in specialized nurseries can guarantee the purity and health of pets.

At about 30-40 days after birth, the puppies are weaned from their mother, and at 8-12 weeks they are ready to go to a new home.

IMPORTANT!

It is important that the puppy meets the breed standard and has no defects in appearance or developmental abnormalities. He should not have a rash, increased lacrimation, swelling on the joints or ribs, twisted limbs, dandruff, lameness and other symptoms of the development of pathologies.

Representatives of this breed already have pronounced sexual dimorphism at an early age - males have a larger head and a compact body, while females are more graceful, but their body is more elongated, which is due to the need to bear offspring. The character of a dog does not depend on gender.

Price range

How much a puppy of this breed costs is influenced by its color, which club it belongs to, whether it has documents and any deviations from the standard or developmental defects and a number of other factors.

On average, for a black and tan puppy that meets the standard you need to pay 35-45 thousand rubles, tri-color puppies cost about 45-50 thousand rubles, a ruby King Charles spaniel will cost 25-35 thousand rubles, and baby with a Blenheim coat – 25-30 thousand rubles.

Cost and where to buy

“Cavaliers” are not particularly popular in Russia. There are very few kennels for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed. The price of a small “royal” dog can bite the average Russian. A baby that does not qualify for participation in exhibitions and is sold without documents will cost approximately 45 thousand rubles (data as of February 2021). A kid who proves himself to be a potential competition champion can ruin his owner for 85 thousand rubles or more.

List of nurseries

You can only get an accurate answer to the question of how much a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy costs from the breeder. Listed below are several of the largest Russian nurseries for this breed:

“Tomhof” in Moscow - https://www.dogofkings.ru/breeders/tomhof.shtml;
“Russian Pride” in Lipetsk - https://toy48.jimdo.com/;
"H'yutown" in the village of Dubna (Tula region) - https://www.labradorskie.narod.ru/;
“Carlin Bright from Tsarskoe Selo” in St. Petersburg - https://carlinbright.jimdo.com/.

The optimal moment for mating is different for “girls” and “boys” Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. The bitch should be untied after her second or third heat. The moment occurs at the age of two years. Males should be untied two months later. For pregnancy to occur, the owners of a four-legged pair need to organize a control mating no later than 12 hours after the first “meeting” of the dogs. Childbirth for “gentlemen” usually occurs on days 60-62 of pregnancy.

A dog of this breed named Dash was the favorite pet of a girl named Victoria, who at the time of his death was already ruling Great Britain. On the tombstone of her faithful friend, Queen Victoria wrote something like this: “He was playful without malice. Loyal without an ounce of selfishness. Faithful to the end. Now Dash is an example for everyone who dreams of being loved in life and mourned in death.” Reviews from owners about the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel confirm the fact that she was undoubtedly right, who ruled the United Kingdom until her death and loved her pet with all her heart.

Nurseries in Russia and CIS

King Charles Spaniel kennels:

"Candy Nice", Russia, Moscow;
“From the Queen’s House”, Russia, Moscow;
Evidence Love, Russia, St. Petersburg;
"Elchair", Russia, St. Petersburg;
“Russian Pride”, Russia, Moscow;
“Large Pav”, Russia, Moscow;
“Russian Footprint”, Russia, Moscow;
Beauty of An, Russia, Volgograd;
Amantem Redamare, Belarus, Minsk;
Royal Delight, Ukraine, Nikolaev.

How much does a puppy cost?

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies in Russian nurseries are not cheap. The cost starts from 30,000 and can reach 85,000 rubles.

The cost depends on many factors, but most of all it is influenced by belonging to a certain class:

Pet class will cost 40,000 – 45,000 rubles.
Breed class can be purchased for 60,000 – 70,000 rubles.
Show class costs from 75,000 rubles.

In markets and on advertisements on sales boards, puppies of this breed are offered for 30,000 - 40,000 rubles.

In Ukraine, the price for Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies varies from 6,000 to 35,000 UAH.