Our Kings and queens

They are one of the friendliest breeds, showering affection on their family and happily getting along with other dogs, kids, cats, and total strangers. In fact, strangers are friends they haven’t met yet.

The warm, dark brown color of their eyes and the cushioning under the eyes create a melting, limpid look which contributes to their gentle expression.

Originally bred as companion dogs, it’s only natural that they excel as a therapy dogs.  If your Cav has a loving, warm temperament and you have the time and dedication to work with him, consistently they can be trained quickly.  

Cavs retain their original hunting instincts and can be off like a shot after small creatures or if they catch a scent. They may be so intent on the chase that even a well-trained dog may not come when called. Best not to let them off-leash when out and about and to have a fenced yard at home.

 active family. A combination of athleticism and trainability help the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel excel at sports and can keep up with the family.

Both King Charles I and his son, Charles II  were devotees of the breed. Charles II was so attached to his spaniels that they went with him everywhere. He issued a royal decree that the dogs should be allowed in all public spaces, including Parliament. The breed was even named for the monarch.

The patterns and colors of their coats are distinct. They include:

• Blenheim — chestnut markings n a white ground with a white blaze between the ears and a lozenge-shaped marking in the center, called the “Blenheim spot.”
• Tricolor — black markings on a white ground; with tan markings over the eyes and on their cheeks, as well as inside their ears and on the underside of the tail.
• Ruby — a rich red all over.
• Black-and-tan — black with tan markings like the tricolor, as well as on their chest and legs.