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CAVALIER KING CHARLES
Spaniel
AN OWNER’S GUIDE
Nick Mays
Healthcare by David Taylor
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To Rufus, a Cavalier with a huge personality who lives life to the full … and who doesn’t read dog books!
Contents
Chapter 1 History and Evolution of the Breed
Chapter 5 Showing your Cavalier
Owning a dog is a huge responsibility but extremely rewarding. When you decide to welcome a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel into your home, you have to consider not only how he will fit into your lifestyle but also what you can offer him in return. He will need regular exercise, feeding, games and companionship as well as daily care.
History and evolution of the breed
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel could rightfully be described as the ideal family pet dog. For the family who would like a large dog but have limited space, or who think small is beautiful, the Cavalier is the perfect pet – a big dog in a small, compact body. With his friendly and engaging personality, natural intelligence and a happy-go-lucky nature, this dog proves the point that the best things come in small packages.
The Cavalier occupies a high position in the registration figures for the breed on both sides of the Atlantic and it remains one of the most instantly recognizable of the toy breeds.