Toy Group
King Charles Spaniel
The King Charles Spaniel β not to be confused with the larger Cavalier King Charles Spaniel β is the original domed-headed toy spaniel that was the fa…
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Size
Small
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Coat
Silky, Long
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Energy
Low-Medium
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Groom Every
6β8 weeks
Character
What is the King Charles Spaniel like?
The King Charles Spaniel β not to be confused with the larger Cavalier King Charles Spaniel β is the original domed-headed toy spaniel that was the favourite of King Charles II and which gave its name to the Cavalier. The King Charles has a more pronounced dome to the skull, a shorter nose, and a more compact body than the Cavalier. They are gentle, affectionate, and devoted companion dogs β quiet, clean, and adaptable. They are typically calmer and less boisterous than the Cavalier, making them particularly well-suited to quieter households.
Social Skills
King Charles Spaniel with Other Dogs
King Charles Spaniels are gentle and sociable with other dogs and people. They are affectionate with their family and warm up to strangers readily. They are quiet and unlikely to start conflict. They are good with older children who handle them respectfully. Their small size makes them vulnerable to rough play. They form close attachments and benefit from company β human or canine.
Grooming Guide
How to Groom a King Charles Spaniel
The King Charles’s long, silky coat requires brushing three to four times per week. Professional grooming every six to eight weeks for a bath, blow dry, light trim, nail clip, and ear clean is essential. Their flat face requires daily cleaning of facial folds and any eye discharge. Their long ears must be checked and cleaned weekly for infection. Their coat around the feet should be kept trimmed.
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Pros
- βGentle, quiet, and undemanding companion
- βGood with other dogs and people
- βAdaptable to apartment living
- βLong lifespan
- βAffectionate and devoted
- βLower exercise requirements
Cons
- !Serious brachycephalic health concerns
- !Facial folds require daily cleaning
- !Long ears prone to infection
- !Coat requires regular grooming
- !Limited by their conformation in hot weather
- !Heart disease prevalent in the breed