Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Toy group · Small size · From England
An affectionate, gentle, graceful spaniel — bred as a lapdog companion to British royalty.
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Lifespan
12–15 years
Weight (M)
13–18 lbs
Height (M)
12–13"
Coat
medium
Ad slot · breed-mid
Trait ratings
Energy
Moderate
Trainability
High
Intelligence
High
Exercise needs
Moderate
Shedding
Lower = less hair
Moderate
Grooming effort
Moderate
Drooling
Very Low
Barking
Low
Good with kids
Very High
Good with dogs
Very High
Good with strangers
Very High
Protectiveness
Very Low
Adaptability
Apartment / new environments
Very High
Common health issues
- • Mitral valve disease
- • Syringomyelia
- • Hip dysplasia
- • Eye problems
Health varies between individual dogs. Always ask breeders for OFA / health-test paperwork.
Ad slot · breed-bottom
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