Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are easy to love! They enjoy anything from taking long walks to sitting with you on the couch for hours. This breed likes to please and whatever you do they will want take part in and won't leave your side.
As this breed simply adjusts happily to their owner's lifestyle, they are a great fit for anybody - old or young, with kids or without. They make fabulous companion animals and are ideal for first-time dog owners. You won't be disappointed when raising and training your new family member.
They have a soft and gentle temperament, hardly ever bark and, being small, make great apartment dogs.
People often fall in love with their looks too. Their floppy ears, big bulbous eyes and petite stubby noses make them a very handsome small breed. And if you're a fan of constant tail wags, this is the breed for you.
Weight: | 5.5-8 kg |
Health risk: | Medium |
Life expectancy: | 9-14 years |
Coat: | Medium |
Grooming intensity: | High |
Monthly cost (food): | Low |
Trainability: | High |
Activity level: | Medium |
There are many sources to get your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to adopt:
To help your rescued Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.