Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Toy

Coat

Solid:
Tan: with markings in the traditional pattern.
White Markings: Any of the above may have in the blanket, piebald pattern or extreme white pattern. Ears must be coloured. muzzle with a blaze and a so-called beauty spot on top of the forehead are all strongly preferred. Slight ticking is allowed.
In solids, is allowed as trim, but a solid dog is preferred, and the less white the better.

Eyes

- preferred

Nose

Faults

White surrounding 50% of the eye circumference is a slight fault. Beware the posture of the head can affect the amount of white near the eye - judging should reflect this.

Disqualifications

White encircling the eye is a DQ. Beware the posture of the head can affect the amount white surrounds the eye.

Varieties

None

Notes

The cavalier king charles spaniel is essentially a miniature hunting spaniel, and originates from breeds like the kooikerhondje. Cavalier-like dogs can be seen on numerous medieval paintings, but in the early 1900s the breed had almost disappeared. It was successfully reconstructed by a few dedicated breeders, "cavalier" was added in front of the name to distinguish it from the english toy spaniel (which is also called king charles spaniel) and the breed was formally recognized in 1945.

The cavalier should be a small, graceful and well-balanced miniature spaniel with a gentle expression. A smaller dog is preferred over a large. The muzzle should be relatively short, with well developed lips and strong jaws. The neck of moderate length, slightly arched, the back level with moderate chest. The coat should be long, silky and free from curl, the ears and feet especially should be well-feathered.
The personality of the breed should be friendly, fearless and happy-going, never nervous or aggressive

Breed Files

Filename: Cavalier
Offset: DD33
Base: Labrador
SCP: Labrador
Accepted: January 16, 2011
Notes: Version 2 of the Supernova file. 3 size variations (largest shown), four tail variations (with two texture variations), variations in body/leg/ear fur amount, optional liplines. The front of knee may be less fuzzy in 2nd gens.

Filename: GK Cavalier KC Spaniel
Offset: 3323
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Great Dane
Accepted: September 15, 2008
Notes: Addballz ears and tail, optional liplines. Comes in three sizes (smallest shown, which is also the most preferred).

Filename: Cavalier King Charles
Offset: 8D93
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: April 1, 2006
Notes: No comments.

Filename: Cavalier
Offset: DD33
Base: Labrador
SCP: Labrador
Accepted: October 24, 2004
Notes: Variations: 3 muzzle lengths (medium should be preferred). 2 types of tails, addball and natural. Angled legs in different lengths, and 2 feathering amount variations. Previously registered dogz of this file may lack texture on their eyespots. Newly registered dogz must have textured spots.