Īttempts were made to recreate the original Cavalier King Charles Spaniel as early as the turn of the 20th century, using the now extinct Toy Trawler Spaniels. Because of this influence, the red and white variety of the King Charles Spaniel and thus the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel became known as the Blenheim. His estate was named Blenheim in honour of his victory at the Battle of Blenheim. The duke recorded that they were able to keep up with a trotting horse. Ĭorrect Ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel uniform chestnut colour, with no white markings ears and slippers are often slightly lighter but dark chestnut colour should predominateĭuring the early part of the 18th century, John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, kept red and white King Charles type spaniels for hunting. (The King Charles Spaniel, also known as the English Toy Spaniel, is a completely separate breed to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.) Breeders attempted to recreate what they considered to be the original configuration of the breed-a dog resembling Charles II's King Charles Spaniel of the Restoration.ĭuring that period, Cavaliers were the king's supporters. Until the 1920s, the Cavalier shared the same history as the smaller King Charles Spaniel. The Cavalier King Charles changed dramatically in the late 17th century, when it was interbred with flat-nosed breeds. The expected lifespan of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is between nine and 14 years. Since they are family dogs, it is recommended to not leave one alone for long periods at a time. The breed is generally friendly, placid, and good with both children and other animals however, they require much human interaction. The breed standard recognises four colours: Blenheim (chestnut and white), tricolour (black/white/tan), black and tan, and ruby. It has a silky, smooth coat and commonly a smooth undocked tail. Since 2000, it has grown in popularity in the United States and ranks as the 17th most popular pure-breed in the United States.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small breed of spaniel classed in the toy group of The Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club that originated in the United Kingdom. Blenheim, Black and Tan, Ruby, and Tri-Colour
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