8 weeks old ruby king charles spaniel

feel free to use this pic of our dog Olly, 8 weeks old ruby king charles spaniel

Courtesy of Trevor Edwards

About the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel traces its heritage to the toy spaniels that were favorites of British royalty for centuries. King Charles II was so devoted to these small spaniels that the breed was named after him. However, the modern Cavalier is actually a recreation of the original flat-skulled spaniel type that was popular before Victorian-era breeders developed the flat-faced King Charles Spaniel (English Toy Spaniel).

Read our complete Cavalier King Charles Spaniel guide for temperament, care tips, health information, and costs.

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