Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Patronage: Great Britain
FCI classification:
FCI Group 9: Companion and Companion Dogs
FCI Section 7: English Company Spaniels
Height at the withers: 30 - 33 cm
Weight: 4 - 8 kg
Life expectancy: 10 - 14 years
Colors: Blenheim (white with maroon markings), auburn, black and tan, tricolor
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an ideal family dog that also gets along well with children. He is also peaceful towards conspecifics. He is very easy to train. It also gets along well in smaller apartments. Nevertheless, one should treat him to daily exercise. The coat is high maintenance and should be brushed every few days.