Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a true toy spaniel, which should weigh between 13 and 18 pounds and should be around 12 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder. They have large, round, dark brown eyes and long, silky hair on their ears, tails, bellies and legs, which does not need professional grooming. Cavaliers Come In Four Colors: Red and White - officially called Blenheim (this color is named for the famous Blenheim palace in England where they were originally bred by the Dukes of Marlborough - the family of Winston Churchill). Tricolor -- black and white with tan spots on the eyebrows, cheekbones, and under the ears and tail. Ruby - a rich, solid red with no white. Black and Tan - a solid black dog with tan on the eyebrows, cheekbones, nose, under chin and on the chest, down all four legs, and under the ears and tail. There should be no white on this dog. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small charming breed that dates back to the early 1600's. Although primarily bred as a house pet for the royal families of Europe, the Cavalier has strong sporting roots. Because of this, they will chase anything that moves with total disregard for their well being -- with potential tragic results. This is a breed that MUST have a fenced yard. The breed is gentle and easy to train in all other respects, and is an excellent and trustworthy companion for children. Cavaliers are good with other breeds of dogs and other household pets.