There are few breeds of small dogs that don’t have a reputation for snapping or yapping. Yet Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very popular and part of their attraction is their lovely nature.
They are very much family dogs that like to live inside and be part of whatever is going on. They are basically a lapdog that will happily spend time with you and your family at home or following you around on a walk. They have happy, outgoing natures that make them a pleasure to take out as well as to spend time with indoors and whilst no dog can be guaranteed to be free from all aggressive tendencies, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are as safe as they come. They even get on well with cats as well as other dogs and children.
They do need you to spend a lot of time with them, though, because they are a social dog and get lonely if they are left alone for long periods. Part of the reason for this is that they are intelligent dogs. This quality also makes them easy to train.
Don’t expect your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to be able to manage long walks in the countryside: they are small dogs and prefer short but frequent walks: a couple of trips round the local park each day would be more suitable for this breed than a single long walk or hike.
If you are thinking of getting one of these dogs, there are plenty of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies for sale, though you have to take real care to find a reputable breeder. There are many unscrupulous breeders out there and plenty more careless pet shops that will sell puppies and dogs regardless of their health condition or temperament. Whilst most pedigrees can be relied on to display certain characteristics in terms of their personality, being bred by a bad breeder can mean that they are un-socialised and can be aggressive regardless of how docile their breed is normally known to be.
A good breeder should be able to let you meet your puppy’s mother and have information dating back at least two or three generations plus all the relevant paperwork. But if you want unbiased advice and a puppy that has already been vaccinated, checked for health by a vet and neutered or spayed, then why not adopt one through an animal charity like the RSPCA?
RSPCA staff will be able to advise you on which particular dog has a temperament that suits your needs and family arrangements. Pedigree dogs turn up on the doorstep of rescue centres just like any other dog but if you want a particular breed you may have to wait a little while until one becomes available, or be prepared to travel to collect one.
They are very much family dogs that like to live inside and be part of whatever is going on. They are basically a lapdog that will happily spend time with you and your family at home or following you around on a walk. They have happy, outgoing natures that make them a pleasure to take out as well as to spend time with indoors and whilst no dog can be guaranteed to be free from all aggressive tendencies, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are as safe as they come. They even get on well with cats as well as other dogs and children.
They do need you to spend a lot of time with them, though, because they are a social dog and get lonely if they are left alone for long periods. Part of the reason for this is that they are intelligent dogs. This quality also makes them easy to train.
Don’t expect your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to be able to manage long walks in the countryside: they are small dogs and prefer short but frequent walks: a couple of trips round the local park each day would be more suitable for this breed than a single long walk or hike.
If you are thinking of getting one of these dogs, there are plenty of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies for sale, though you have to take real care to find a reputable breeder. There are many unscrupulous breeders out there and plenty more careless pet shops that will sell puppies and dogs regardless of their health condition or temperament. Whilst most pedigrees can be relied on to display certain characteristics in terms of their personality, being bred by a bad breeder can mean that they are un-socialised and can be aggressive regardless of how docile their breed is normally known to be.
A good breeder should be able to let you meet your puppy’s mother and have information dating back at least two or three generations plus all the relevant paperwork. But if you want unbiased advice and a puppy that has already been vaccinated, checked for health by a vet and neutered or spayed, then why not adopt one through an animal charity like the RSPCA?
RSPCA staff will be able to advise you on which particular dog has a temperament that suits your needs and family arrangements. Pedigree dogs turn up on the doorstep of rescue centres just like any other dog but if you want a particular breed you may have to wait a little while until one becomes available, or be prepared to travel to collect one.
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