In 1996 after years of breeding and seeking recognition, the cavalier king charles cocker spaniel was finally shown in the toy group in dog shows. This little pup is not only cute, but has a great temperament. They are loving, smart, active and eager to please. Obedience training works very well with this little dog. The life expectancy of this breed is around 9 to 14 years so you will have plenty of love, fun and entertainment with the cavalier king charles spaniel. Cavalier king charles spaniel breeders who deal with the Blenheim breed prefer that the dog have a chestnut red spot on their head between their ears even though it is not a critical factor.

The real origin of this breed is unknown but believed to have come from the King Charles Spaniel. Cavalier king charles spaniel breeders understand the health issues (mostly congenital) involved with these dogs and reputable breeders try to have all the information for those wishing to own this fantastic little dog. They can have congenital problems like dry eye, hip, leg and knee problems, deafness or some progressive hearing loss, muscle problems where the muscles fail to relax after activity and blood disorders. These congenital problems may or may not affect a dog you are trying to adopt, but it is vital to know if there are any health issues so you can provide proper care to your loving pup.

If you are planning to show your dog, make sure you try to find reputable cavalier king charles spaniel breeders to get your puppy from so you know you are getting a winner. You will also be able to have access to more information about the pup when you go through a reputable breeder. The cavalier king charles spaniel breeders that have been breeding for years will have the most accurate family history of their dogs which provides you with all the information you need to care for your dog.

It really does not matter if you get an adult king charles spaniel, a puppy or if you get it from a breeder, a king charles spaniel rescue center or through a pet adoption agency as long as you know how to love and care for your knew pet. If you love and care for your dog properly, you will have many great years with it. One final note about feeding your cavalier king charles spaniel is to make sure not to overfeed as they are prone to weight gain.