Would a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel be good with elderly and children?
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Would the cavalier king charles spaniel be good with my elderly nan and myself. I am 13 years old. Are they good with strangers. Do they need loads of exercise. Would my nan be able to cope with it and it’s needs. Are they aggressive. If you have ever owned one it would be helpful if you could explain what they are like. Any good breeders you know in the west midlands.
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Would the cavalier king charles spaniel be good with my elderly nan and myself. I am 13 years old. Are they good with strangers. Do they need loads of exercise. Would my nan be able to cope with it and it’s needs. Are they aggressive. If you have ever owned one it would be helpful if you could explain what they are like. Any good breeders you know in the west midlands.
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January 8th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
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I’ve never owned one but I’ve known a few.
They were all friendly with everyone they came into contact with.
All dogs need plenty of exercise… Remember that.
Peace
PS… You might ask this in PETS rather than ROYALTY. You might get better answers.
January 11th, 2010 at 11:24 am
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depends on which one you get.
But here’s what I know about them:
What He’s Like:
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a gentle, sweet, loving, happy, playful, wonderful companion. He will greet you with tail wagging and ask for cuddles, and he wants to be with you all the time. He’s can’t be left alone for long, because he needs to be with his family. He’s a bold and active little dog who doesn’t require strenuous exercise, but who does like to have his ball tossed in a fenced backyard, and to go out for regular walks–always on a leash, so he won’t be tempted to chase small animals. He’s extremely social and gets along well with other dogs, cats, and pets. He makes friends so quickly that he doesn’t make a very good watchdog! He’s a good-tempered dog who is generally easy to train, as long as his lessons are gentle and he gets lots of praise and rewards for his efforts. He is exceptionally good with children, being very playful and patient with them. He’s devoted to his family, and gives as much affection as he receives. He will shed some hair around your home.
Appearance
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is 12 to 13 inches tall (to shoulders) and weighs 10 to 18 pounds. He has a medium-length, silky coat. His coat color can be black and tan, black and white, chestnut, or reddish-brown.
Grooming
You only need to brush his coat occasionally, but some owners brush it more frequently to reduce hair in the home (what you brush out doesn’t end up on your couch or carpet).
History
The ancestors of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel were popular for centuries as luxurious lapdogs for aristocrats and nobility, and became increasingly prized during the reign of King Charles II of England. The breed was refined however by an American breeder who came to England in 1920s to find the perfect spaniel. The first Cavalier King Charles Spaniel arrived in America in 1952; his breed was admitted to the AKC in 1996. His AKC popularity was 25th out of 157 breeds in 2007.
Good luck sweetheart!
January 14th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
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I had one up until i was about 10 (im 18 now)
They’re wonderful. Not only are they gorgeous, they’re very friendly and affectionate.
We never had any problems with Charlie =P
They can tend to get problems with their eyes though, they used to be a big breed until they were bred to be smaller. This might add to your pet insurance.
I dont have much experience id say go for it!
January 15th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
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They are social and affectionate dogs, and on the whole easy to keep, but they have been so dangerously inbred that they are subject to many genetic defects. Mitral valve disease is very common (leading to heart failure - Cavaliers tend to die quite young, very often of this), and so is a ghastly ailment called syringomyelia, which is caused by their having been bred to have a squashed-looking muzzle; the resulting foreshortened skull is too small for the brain. Syringomyelia causes agonising pain and progressive paralysis.
If you want to buy a Cavalier, take GREAT CARE to ensure that it comes from a healthy strain. Don’t assume that if its parents won prizes at shows that means they were healthy! Dog breeders and dog show judges are so obsessed with dogs matching the breed standard that animals with horrific genetic defects are quite capable of winning best of breed provide they look right.
January 16th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
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YES!! I own a Cavalier, he is my therapy dog. They are wonderful wonderful dogs. They are totally lap dogs, and they love like no other!!!!
Check out my Cavalier Art