HIS LARGE, DARK EYES AND MELTING expression are a true indication of his sweetness of character. Sturdy and hardy, in a range of four such lovely colours, it is difficult to know which to choose.

A happy dog whose pleasures are simple - he will enjoy a long country walk, meandering round the shops or sitting beside you in front of the fire. Good with children, he is a devoted companion, absolutely non-¬aggressive and easy to care for. His silky coat requires little attention and his ever-wagging tail shows how easy he is to please.

His origins are a little hazy; he goes back several centuries though not securing Kennel Club status until 1944, having been revived as a breed separate from the King Charles Spaniel. By the 1970s the breed was in the top twenty of British registrations and continues to attract large show entries. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is larger than his relative, the King Charles, and less snub-nosed.

Breed description courtesy of

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels - Blenheim and Tri

by Vic Granger

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniels - Ruby and Black/Tan

by Vic Granger

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