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Mankind’s true moral test,
its fundamental test (which lies deeply buried from view), consists of its
attitude towards those who are at its mercy: animals.
- Milan Kundera, "The Unbearable
Lightness of Being" (1984).
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"Glitter"
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"Kerry"
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Named for King Charles
II, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was once a great favourite at the
English court. He is known for the soulful expression in his large dark
eyes and appears in numerous paintings from the time. The Cavalier is a
toy Spaniel and is a descendent of the King Charles Spaniel and Cocker
Spaniel. He was bred to be a companion. Today, the Cavalier retains his
enormous popularity as a family pet in Great Britain.
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The Cavalier stands up to
13 inches at the shoulder and has a long, silky coat. His coat may be
Blenheim (white with chestnut markings), solid red, black and tan, or tri-colour.
Weekly grooming and minimal exercise make the Cavalier a fairly low
maintenance dog.
A
loving, devoted, and friendly dog, the Cavalier is good natured and loves
children. Generally a great companion for all ages, young children must
exercise some care when the Cavalier is still a puppy due to his small
size. Cheerful, lively, and sociable, he gets along well with other people
and other dogs. The
Cavalier is intelligent and obedient with an eager to please nature.
Training comes easily to him. Harsh methods should never be used or he may
become fearful. The Cavalier does well as an indoor dog, and should
live in a home with a fenced backyard. He should take his daily walks on
the leash.
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Resources |
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Buying a Puppy
Dog Titles
Disaster Proofing
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Clubs
and Organizations |
Cavalier
King Charles Spaniel
Club of Canada
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Cavalier
Fanciers of Southern Ontario
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CanaDogs.com Breeders |
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CKC
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breed Standard
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Photos
displayed above courtesy of:
Gloria
Watkins, Castlewood
Manitoba
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Ask
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Rescue |
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Club of Canada
Elaine Ellis
36 Allendale Road
Brampton, ON L6W 2Y8
(905) 451-6399
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels of B.C.
Julie Olson
24325 - 57th Avenue
Langley, BC V2Z 1G6
(604) 856-0462
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Did you
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Courtney Cox of
"Friends" has two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, named
Hopper and Harley.
Hopper is tri-color (red, white, and black),
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