Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a toy breed , elegance and active. He is a native companion, nedesprinzandu the lapdog with an extrovert temperament . This dog can be very lively and even sing .

History and origin

Breed Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed so loved toy, which was renamed after him. Spaniel type dogs have for centuries been a part of our lives . Some are big and some are small . Tapestries and paintings displayed in 1400 as Spaniel puppies DE . Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is modeled on those old cocker spaniels and thought from the great King Charles I loved Charles spaniel.Regele small spaniels, and one of his favorites was the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. These miniature Spaniel (Toy ) was estimated by the Cavalier King Charles breed, which was eventually named after him . His successor , King Charles II , loved and perpetuates the race. This dog was a favorite of the aristocracy. After the fall of the house of Stuart, the popularity of the breed quickly. You erau7 associated with luxury and wealth, and seemed to have no other purpose than to serve as pets . At this time , the middle class could not afford to feed and take care of a dog that did not work . In addition, preferred Pug William and Mary head of time.

Assets of the race during the reign of Queen Victoria. However, during the breeding and promotion Spaniel small dog's appearance has changed. Head has been extended and the dog eventually became the English Toy Spaniel . This resulted in flat near extinction of the Cavalier head. In the 1920s , in an attempt of the origin of the race aspect, Roswell Eldridge U.S. has offered a reward of food for the best dog in the old form of trial for five consecutive years . After the competition, the race back to its original shape. In 1928, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club was formed in England, and the breed was recognized by the English Kennel Club in 1944. the mid-twentieth century Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was one of the most popular breeds in the United Kingdom . In 1996, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel by the American Kennel Club as a member of the group was free dog ( toy) recognized .

Appearance and size

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an excellent little spaniel. Race has a slightly rounded , but not domed . The muzzle tapers . The ears are long and decorated with tufts of hair at the top of the head. The eyes are large , round and fat . Cavalier King Charles Spaniel coat is silky and of medium length. The fur is not created, but may have a slight wave. In the ears, feet, tail and legs found some hair ( clusters ) more . The coat is available in four colors : Blenheim ( The brown or red spots on a white background ) , tricolor ( black spots on a white background with dark brown spots ) , black and tan and ruby red (ruby ) . Withers height is about 30-33 cm and a weight of 8.5 kg .

personality

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a toy breed , elegance and active. He is a native companion, nedesprinzandu the lapdog with an extrovert temperament . This dog can be very lively and even sing . This breed does not like to spend time alone , seeking the company of his family or another dog caini.Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is cute and affectionate. The breed is a dog "place" award ( lap dog ), but there is a thread of sports, hunting and agility even art. As a member of the family spaniel , this breed is native and loves to swim recovery .

Home and Family

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel loves to be pampered and enjoy life in the house. Due to their small size , this breed is like living in an apartment if it provided a time and a good amount of movement available . Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is happy and in a house or a farm in the countryside, where he participated assiduously to usual activities , and as long as it allows you to sleep and rest in casei.Chiar when loving and gentle breed Cavalier King Charles spaniel has no patience for mischievous children who dare not tolerate disturb . Early socialization and obedience are loved for the formation of a "member" of the family.

training

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an intelligent and energetic man . Learning and training agility and hunting , among other things, quickly and used .

specific aspects

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a tendency to develop heart abnormalities early. Visual inspection is performed by a registered veterinarian to detect any hidden hearts and begin adecvat.Perierea treatment and combing weeks is necessary to prevent tangling and tarnish coat . Particular attention should be paid to the hair behind the ears.

Common diseases and disorders

Chronic mitral valve is a disease of the heart valves . This causes congestive heart failure . Patellar luxation is a disorder affecting the kneecap (patella ) . Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not work properly. Without enough thyroid hormone , illness and produce.Alergiile numbness may occur. Moreover, even if they do not happen very often , these disorders have also been reported : Entropion is a problem with the eyelid rolls inward causing their free edge . Lashes on the edge of the eyelid irritate the surface of the globe , which can lead to serious problems . Epilepsy is a disorder of the nervous system that develops between the ages of 2-5 years between them. Cataracts cause loss of transparency of the normal lens . This disorder can affect one or both eyes, leading to blindness without treatment. Hip dysplasia is a malformation of the hip joint that results in pain, lameness and arthritis in a row. Cryptorchidism is a disorder in the absence of the descent of one or both testicles in the scrotum . Diabetes is a disease of the pancreas is associated with insufficient insulin production. The average lifespan of the breed Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is about 12 years.