Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, also known as the Knight Charles Spaniel, is a very elegant and noble toy dog.
It has a friendly and outgoing personality, is brave and loves exercise. Its body is well-proportioned and it exudes a natural aristocratic temperament, showing true nobility and royal demeanor. And the essence of this dog is natural, without the need for grooming, carving or artificial changes.
It shows great energy when playing, and can also show its stable and elegant side when quiet. Its movements are controlled easily, and can be described as agile as a rabbit and quiet as a virgin.
This dog is deeply loved by the British upper class and ranks second among the toy dogs in Britain, second only to the Yorkshire Terrier.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, from England, originated in the 15th century. Its ancestors were hunting dogs originally from Spain and France.
King Charles I had a deep love for this breed of dog and therefore named it after himself. King Charles II was even more obsessed with this dog. In order to have his beloved dog always by his side, he even issued a decree specifically allowing "Cavaliers" to enter any public place, including the parliament building where animals were prohibited. It is said that this decree is still valid today. Since then, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have become famous all over the world. Naturally, the dog appears in many portrayals of aristocratic life, such as paintings and tapestries. It was not until after the decline of the Stuart royal family that the number of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels declined.
Queen Victoria also had a great fondness for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and she even bred them, resulting in significant differences between today's Cavaliers and their ancestors.
In the 20th century, a British man named Rosewell Eldridge wanted to find a small dog that resembled those in 17th-century court oil paintings and offered a reward of 25 pounds. Although he didn't succeed in the end, it sparked the interest of British dog breeders. In a short period of time, a modern breed with a slightly longer muzzle than the original Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was developed and officially named "Cavalier King Charles Spaniel". In 1928, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of England was established. However, at that time, the Kennel Club did not recognize it as an independent breed and still classified it as a type of King Charles Spaniel. With the relentless efforts of "modern Cavaliers" enthusiasts, the Kennel Club finally recognized the breed in 1945. In 1946, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel received its first championship certificate, and the breed was also recognized by the United States in 1956.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a gentle and obedient personality, allowing it to get along well with anyone. It is also small in size and doesn't take up much space, making it quite suitable for our Chinese living environment.
This dog adapts well to various types of household environments. Not only can it accompany quiet elderly people, but its character and non-aggressive nature make it suitable for accompanying children. However, it is not suitable for individuals who are independent in personality, busy with work, and do not have time to spend with it.
1.Heart Disease
Dog heart disease is often related to obesity and old age. When dogs have heart disease, they mainly show symptoms of fatigue and shortness of breath. Dog heart disease is difficult to detect, and by the time owners notice it, the dog is often seriously ill.
2.Infectious Diseases
Canine distemper and canine parvovirus are common malignant infectious diseases in dogs with high mortality rates. Dogs that have not been vaccinated in a timely manner are prone to these two infectious diseases. Once they are infected, symptoms such as listlessness, loss of appetite, increased body temperature, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur.
3.Kidney Disease
When it comes to common diseases and symptoms in dogs, kidney disease must be mentioned. The horror of dog kidney disease lies in its unconscious progression. By the time the owner discovers it, the damage to the dog's kidney cells often exceeds 75%. Common symptoms when dogs have problems include blood in the urine, abnormal urine color, and changes in urination habits.
4.Parasites
Intestinal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, and heartworms are common parasites found in dogs. When dogs are infected with gastrointestinal parasites, the main symptoms include emaciation, listlessness, diarrhea, presence of worms in the feces, and pale gums. Heartworms are parasites that live in the dog's heart. When dogs are infected, symptoms such as poor vitality, coughing, anemia, asthma, and abdominal fluid may occur.
5.Canine Pneumonia
Pneumonia is also a common disease in dogs, but canine pneumonia is a complication of other diseases. It often occurs in dogs with abnormalities in the upper respiratory system, bacterial infections, canine distemper infections, viral influenza, impaired lung function, or heartworm infections. Coughing, nasal congestion, and elevated body temperature are major symptoms of canine pneumonia.
Dogs also hope to get more attention from their owners, just like the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. So if the owner is usually busy and rarely has time to accompany it, the gentle and sensitive Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is very likely to feel lonely.
In daily feeding, there should be a moderate amount of meat every day. According to the size of the body, it is generally necessary to feed 120-250 grams, and then add an equal amount of dry vegetarian food or biscuits.
The King Charles Spaniel is very smart and has a strong learning ability. It can learn many actions in daily training.
It likes to be active, so it should ensure a certain amount of exercise every day. When the owner goes out shopping or visiting friends, it is a good idea to take it with you.
1. Do not bathe frequently
When bathing a dog, it should not be too frequent. The frequency of bathing depends on the dog's hygiene condition. In hot weather, it can be bathed one or two more times, while in winter, it can be reduced by one or two times. However, the total should not exceed 5 times. Otherwise, it will damage its fur and skin!
2. Regularly groom
Dogs shed almost every day, especially in spring and autumn when seasonal shedding is more severe. Grooming regularly is an important step for good hair growth. Pet owners can use a pet-specific comb to help the dog clean naturally shed hair and avoid tangling. Grooming once in the morning and once in the evening for about five minutes each time is sufficient.
3. Sunbathe
Sunbathing is beneficial for the growth of a dog's fur. Besides making the fur more shiny, letting the dog sunbathe can also help kill bacteria. While sunbathing, pet owners can let the dog exercise as well, which can improve the dog's physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier fur.
4. Deworming
Poor fur condition is closely related to parasites. Parasites absorb a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body and deprive them of nutrition, so deworming is essential. It is recommended to deworm both internally and externally. Deworming medicine can cause significant damage to the dog's gastrointestinal tract, so it is advisable to feed probiotics regularly to alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Pay attention to diet
In order to have a beautiful coat, it is necessary to establish a good nutritional foundation and pay attention to daily diet. On one hand, feed the dog with nutritious and healthy dog food, choose a suitable and nutrient-rich brand of dog food to meet the dog's needs. On the other hand, the dog can be given a moderate amount of lean meat, cooked egg yolks, and vegetable oil, etc.