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  Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
King Charles II went so far as to issue a decree that the King Charles Spaniel could not be forbidden entrance to any public place, including the Houses of Parliament.
The result was a dog that resembled the boyhood pet of the future Charles II of England ("Cavalier King Charles"), whence the breed derives its name.
Hip dysplasia is a common genetic disease in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
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 King Charles Spaniel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The King Charles Spaniel (known as the English Toy Spaniel in the U.S. and Canada) is a small breed of dog in the spaniel category.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a different breed, although it is sometimes referred to as a King Charles Spaniel.the cavalier is closer related to cocker spaniels, unlike the king charles spaniel that is closer related to the pug
Crosses between long-snouted toy spaniels and short-snouted breeds such as the Pug or Japanese Chin in the 18th and 19th centuries led to the breed's current appearance.
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 Dog and Kennel Magazine Cavalier King Charles Spaniel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Charles was rarely seen, even in his bedchamber, without two or three spaniels nearby; he allegedly spent more time playing with them than he did attending to matters of state; and he decreed that they be allowed in any public building in the land, including Parliament, from which dogs had previously been prohibited.
Cavalier King Charles spaniels were accepted in the American Kennel Club's (AKC) miscellaneous classes not long after the CKCSC, USA had been founded, but most members of that group were diametrically opposed to seeking full AKC recognition for their breed.
During the cavalier King Charles spaniel's first full year of AKC recognition, 1,329 cavaliers were enrolled, and the breed ranked 75th out of 143 breeds in overall registrations.
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 Choosing a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - PetPlace.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
King Charles so adored the Cavalier toy spaniel that the breed was later named after him.
King Charles I loved small spaniels, and one of his favorites was the Cavalier.
The Cavalier King Charles spaniel is a small spaniel, standing a mere 10 to 15 inches at the shoulder and weighing 15 to 20 pounds.
www.petplace.com /dogs/choosing-a-cavalier-king-charles-spaniel/page1.aspx   (1057 words)

  
 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, breeders, puppies, for sale, dogs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels origins are from the King Charles Spaniel, who through selective breeding from the Toy Spaniel was produced to have a more exaggerated head with a great dome and flatter face, possible from the Pug though it is uncertain.
Cavalier were a crossing of the King Charles and the Cocker Spaniel.
Their name is from King Charles II who kept a large number of Toy Spaniels.
www.puppydogweb.com /caninebreeds/ckcspaniels.htm   (473 words)

  
 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Charles I was accompanied by his little spaniel Rogue, while he lived as a fugitive in Carisbrooke Castle.
It is said of Charles II "His Majesty was seldom seen without his little dogs." In fact, Charles II issued a Royal edict that no King Charles Spaniel can be denied entry to any public place.
Pitt went on to impact the "reestablishment" of the Cavalier King charles Spaniel through her dedication to the breed and her high standards of perfection.
www.barkbytes.com /history/cavking.htm   (584 words)

  
 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club - USA - Breed History
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel of today is descended from the small Toy Spaniels seen in so many of the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth century paintings by Titian, Van Dyck, Lely, Stubbs, Gainsborough, Reynolds, and Romney.
So fond was King Charles II of his little dogs, he wrote a decree that the King Charles Spaniel should be accepted in any public place, even in the Houses of Parliament where animals were not usually allowed.
It was very important that the association with the name King Charles Spaniel be kept as most breeders bred back to the original type by way of the long-faced throwouts from the kennels of the short-faced variety breeders.
www.ckcsc.org /ckcsc/ckcsc_inc.nsf/Founded-1954/breedhist.html   (912 words)

  
 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Tabacco, Tea and Playin Cards
King Charles Spaniels are descended from the aristrocratic pets of the Royal Courts, fl and tan King Charles Spaniels being special favourites of King Charles II.
It is well-known that the King Charels Spaniel was one of the breeds favoured by King Charels II and it got its name from this connection.
In intelligence and vivacity the King Charles Spaniel is undoubtedly far in advance of the modern toy dog; it is most aristocratic, dainty, and affectionate, and is not continually barking at strangers.
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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Dog Breed Information CenterĀ®, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an eager, affectionate tail-wagger.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is descended from the King Charles Spaniel and other small Toy Spaniels seen in many sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth century paintings.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was shown in the Toy Group of the AKC beginning in 1996.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /cavalierkingcharlesspaniel.htm   (670 words)

  
 Syringomyelia (SM) and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
In the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed, the back of the skull is smaller than the typical toy breed, and there is not yet a consensus among veterinary investigators as to how to measure the Cavalier's occiptal bone to determine what should be the shape of the cerebellum within a "normal" CKCS's occipital bone.
In April 2006, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, UK announced that it will be funding research into whether the positioning of the dog's head in the MRI's receiving coil influences the accuracy of the resulting MRI scan of the dog's brain and spinal canal.
Neurological diseases of the Cavalier King Charles spaniel.
www.cavalierhealth.org /syringomyelia.htm   (4517 words)

  
 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Stamps
This stamp with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the English and American Cocker Spaniels, was issued in 1990.
This beautiful stamp depicting the 'English Toy spaniel' also known as the Cavalier King charles Spaniel was issued by the Commonwealth of Dominica to commemorate the 'Year of the Dog in 1994'.
Both of the dogs were probably King Charles Spaniels and shown on the right is a close-up of the one in the lower right corner.
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 Cavalier Connection: Cavalier History
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel of today is descended from the small Toy Spaniels seen in so many of the 16th, 17th and 18th Century paintings by the likes of Titian, Van Dyck, Lely, Stubbs, Gainsborough, Reynolds and Romney.
During Tudor times, Toy Spaniels were quite common as ladies' pets but it was under the Stuarts that they were given the royal title of King Charles Spaniels and history tells us that King Charles II was seldom seen without two or three at his heels.
Due to this "new" fashion, the King Charles Spaniel of the "old type" as seen in the early paintings was almost extinct.
www.ckcs.com /about/history.html   (1047 words)

  
 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavie, Cav dogs breeders profiles information uk
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel belongs to the toy group and is used as a companion and seen in the show-ring.
The original Cavalier King Charles was developed from the toy spaniels pictured in the work of 16th, 17th and 18th century painters such as Van Dyck, Titian, Stubbs and Gainsborough.
The royal name, 'King Charles Spaniel' was bestowed during the reign of King Charles II, who was so fond of his spaniels he could not be parted from them.
www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel.htm   (924 words)

  
 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Coat: Black and tan (King Charles): raven-fl with tan markings above the eyes, on the cheeks, insides of the ears, chest, legs, and underside of the tail.
Crosses with the King Charles Spaniel, the Pekingese, and the Pug established the first strains of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, officially recognized as a breed in 1945.
The Cavalier King Charles is stockier and has a longer muzzle than the King Charles Spaniel.
www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel.htm   (314 words)

  
 RockyRose Cavalier King Charlels Spaniels
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are toy spaniels that have occasionally been described as looking like a puppy Cocker Spaniel all through their lives.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed standard height is 12 to 13 inches at the withers.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels breeders are very careful to monitor the health and quality of their puppies to protect purity of the breed.
www.rockyrosecavaliers.com   (689 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - cavalier King Charles spaniel, Dog (Dogs) - Encyclopedia
This dog, often depicted in the paintings of that period, was larger than the modern type and had a less domed skull and longer nose.
By selective breeding of modern toy spaniels that resembled this older type, a new breed, the cavalier, was developed in the relatively short span of approximately 20 years.
A widely popular dog in England that is also gaining recognition in the United States, the cavalier King Charles is exhibited in the miscellaneous class at dog shows sanctioned by the American Kennel Club.
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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeder - cavaliers
Toy Spaniels were already well established in England in Tudor Times, and history has it that a toy Spaniel was a companion of Mary, Queen of Scots when she was imprisoned by Elizabeth I. They were favorites of Charles I, Charles II (with whom they are indelibly associated) and with James II.
By the late Victoria era, the old style of toy spaniel had been evolved into the flat faced, dome skulled King Charles Spaniel and it was not until 1925 that move was made to revive the old style "nosey" spaniel depicted in early paintings.
In 1945, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was granted separate breed status by the English Kennel Club and began a steady return to their former popularity.
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 American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, Inc.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniels that were impounded from the kennel in PA are part of an ongoing cruelty investigation and are not available for adoption at this time.
All donations to the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue Trust are tax deductible to the extent allowed by IRS regulations.
The American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club's Charitable Trust was established in 2002 at the request of the ACKCSC Health Committee and Board to provide financial and other support for charitable, educational and research efforts for dogs and, in particular, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
www.ackcsc.org   (662 words)

  
 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel at Doxette - The Right Dog
This pin is ready to wear and the shadow that you might see in the picture is caused by the scanner and any 'gold' trim is actually the trim around the edges and not on the dog itself.
King Charles Spaniel Dog Book Birchall King Charles Spaniel by M. Joyce Birchall, 1970, hard covered with no dust jacket, wear to outside spine but book remains tight and clean, 76 pages.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Coloring Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog on one side and another breed on the other side (first order takes it) it is ready for coloring and framing.
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 THE CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL
A direct descendant of the Toy Spaniels of Europe, he is a delighful combination of the affectionate nature of the Toy breeds and the hardy, sporting characteristics of the spaniel.
So enamoured was Charles II of the little dog that he reportedly preferred playing and hunting with his beloved Royal Spaniels rather than tending to matters of state.
American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club: The official site of the AKC parent club is an excellent resource for anyone considering a Cavalier.
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History tells us that Charles II was rarely seen without at least one of two Cavaliers at his heels.
He wrote a decree that the King Charles Spaniel should be accepted in any public place, even in the Houses of Parliament.
During the reign of William and Mary, these spaniels were interbred with Pugs, resulting in a significantly altered head shape with flattened face, domed back of the skull and round, protruding eyes.
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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies, for sale, breeders, cavalier king charles
AKC Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies both parents are heart certified by a veterinarian cardiologist.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppies Very small with excellent markings and Quality We offer Tri-color and Blenheim little babies to new homes, Please feel free to contact me for FREE details.
We are a quality Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeder who takes pride in placing healthy puppies in good homes over the last 16 years.
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 rec.pets.dogs: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Breed-FAQ
In addition to being a fine companion, one of the jobs the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was originally bred to do was to warm laps in drafty castles and on chilly carriage rides (the other job was to attract fleas and thereby spare their masters in the days of the Plague).
American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club This national club was formed after the the CKCSC declined AKC recognition.
Breeding I realize that the purpose of breeding Cavalier King Charles Spaniels is to attempt to bring their natural qualities to perfection in accordance with the Breed Standard.
www.faqs.org /faqs/dogs-faq/breeds/cavaliers   (5952 words)

  
 English Toy Spaniel, Dog Breed Information CenterĀ®, King Charles Spaniel, English Toy Spaniels, King Charles Spaniels
The English Toy Spaniel is a small, sturdy, square spaniel with a deep, pug nose that is fl with very well open nostrils, a well-defined stop, and dome-shaped skull.
One type of English Toy Spaniel, the King Charles Spaniel, is named for King Charles II of England who owned quite a few of these charming little "comforter" dogs.
The somewhat similar Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is based on the pre-nineteenth century Toy Spaniel.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /englishtoyspaniel.htm   (398 words)

  
 epets.ca - cavalier king charles spaniel
The ancient ancestry of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel remains a mystery, though the history is long and filled with folklore.
Esteemed owners include Queen Elizabeth I and King Charles II, for whom the breed is named.
As royal fashions changed to prefer Pugs and other Asian breeds, the King Charles Spaniel lost popularity and numbers, as well as their long faces in favour of shorter ones.
www.epets.ca /dogs/breeds/cavking   (281 words)

  
 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - Health & Genetic Diseases
Syringomyelia (SM) is reported to be "very widespread" in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed.
Syringomyelia is a disorder of the brain and spinal cord, which may cause severe head and neck pain and possible paralysis.
Heart mitral valve disease (MVD) is a terminal illness which afflicts over half of all Cavalier King Charles Spaniels by the age of 5 years and nearly all Cavaliers by age 10 years, should they survive that long.
www.cavalierhealth.org   (285 words)

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