When it comes to the procedures of taming an animal, there is a psychological terminology that pertains to the positive reinforcement training in dogs. This type of training is called clicker training. Clicker training is done by means of a metal device that produces a clicking sound when pressed. If the dog has successfully executed a command, a treat is given right after the “clicker” is pressed. The clicking sound serves as a stimulus for the dog the follow a command because there will be a reward afterwards.

Clicker training as well as other types of training is very effective when it comes to teaching a Cavalier Spaniel. Cavalier Spaniel breeds are very intelligent which is why they are one of the most recommended pets for first time owners. The Cavaliers are playful and gentle and nature and they can bring about happiness to any member of the family. The clicker training, despite the intelligence that the Cavalier already has, will motivate it to do more, play more and be more active than usual.

Cavalier Spaniels have medium or long hair that is silky and wavy, so regular brushing is needed for the dogs. Sadly, this breed is prone to serious health issues like heart diseases, hip dysplasia, diabetes or even allergies. Therefore a regular visit to the vet is a must.

Training of this breed is relatively easy since the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an intelligent breed, so consistency and many rewards will do their best during lessons. They can easily be trained for agility, hunting and they are also excellent therapy dogs.

All in all, this breed is excellent for people who want to have a little friend that is very lively, devoted and active. All you have to provide them is a small, fenced yard for daily exercise and much of love.

I hope that this short introduction was able to help you decide whether Cavalier Spaniel is the best breed for you.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very beautiful dogs. They are also considered to have a wonderfully plumed tail that has a hypnotizing wag. Cavaliers are usually small dogs, with a sweet expression emanating from their dark round eyes. They have the habit of following their owners around everywhere!  These dogs have an average litter size of 3.4 puppies. However there are some births that have brought about 9 puppies! When they grow up and when they are trained, the breed makes good guard dogs for they will announce to their owners when a visitor is coming. Remember that breeders know the personality of each puppy, they know best more on matching the puppy to its new family.

However, if the children in the house are extremely young, it is not recommended to have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in the house since they might hurt the puppy. This dog as a puppy is recommended for slightly older children – say above the age of five.

Due to their obedient nature and their eagerness to please, these lovely dogs are one of the perfect companions for a playful owner. They are also called the ‘Ultimate Lap dog’. In addition, they get along extremely will with other dogs too!

All in all, this breed is a great choice for companionship – not only with children, but for senior citizens as well.

Well according to Euro Puppy, – and I quote them….( hope they won’t mind; I am just so excited to finally get an aswer for this puzzle…)

“The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an interesting breed since it is first and foremost a companion dog. Even the FCI registers it in the 9th group, which is designated for companion dogs. All the other spaniels belong to 8th group as designated by the FCI. This group is for the spaniels that are more hunting / bird dogs. A Cavalier, however is in its element if it is around people and family members. Therefore it is a companion dog. However, like all Spaniels, the Cavalier also has a genetic background of being a hunting dog?or a gun dog /bird dog since it was used to retrieve birds and game.

Of all the Spaniel breeds, the original Cavalier is the only one that developed into a lap dog and therefore its hunting instincts have quite drastically been hindered. The other Spaniels, like the Springer Spaniel or an American Cocker Spaniel are also great family dogs, but their hunting, bird dog instincts are far greater, since they are still today used for such activities. Cavaliers, however have been known to catch small birds in mid-flight that fly too close to the ground. Such behavior is a result of their earlier use as a hunting dog, and as such, they can develop habits that predispose them to chase small animals such as chipmunks, squirrels, etc. Because of this, it is recommended that care should be taken when walking a Cavalier off-leash, as they can single-mindedly chase a butterfly or squirrel onto a busy road or other dangerous situations without regard for their own safety if not properly trained.

The energy of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel comes from its hunting genes and latent hunting instinct. Although it is a perfect companion dog, because of this very same energy and drive, it needs to be exercised just like other Spaniels.

…a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel may be able to learn how to be a bird dog, due to its latent hunting instincts. However, it is a companion dog first and foremost. Other Spaniels and hunting breeds, like Vizslas and Pointers make perfect bird dogs. Therefore it is advisable to rather keep the Cavalier as a companion dog, and if you are keen to have a bird dog, then choose a bird dog, that is really a bird dog in spirit, in habit and in genetic make-up as well.”

Well….I think that answers my question pretty well!!

Cavaliers will adapt quickly to almost any environment, family, and location. Their ability to bond with larger and smaller dogs make them ideal in houses with more than one breed of dog. Cavaliers are great with children as well as seniors;making them a very versatile dog breed! Since they lovee to be around all ages, they also make ideal therapy dogs for elderly people or sickly children. The breed is most comfortable in areas where the temperature is moderate. The extremely social nature of the Cavalier means that they require almost constant companionship from humans or other dogs. This breed may develop seperation anxiety and are thus not suited to being left on their own. This breed is the friendliest of the toy group. An overall magical little dog!

- Solid Red or Rust (a.k.a : Ruby). A Ruby that is truly 100% liver-colored is highly prized. But many lovely Rubys have small patches of white somewhere in their coats.

- Black and Tan. The whole body is black, with specific areas of tan.

-Tri-ccolored: ( Black and White with tan spots).The ears and area surrounding the eyes will be black, separated by a splash of white. Tricolors have tan markings over the eyes, on the cheeks and beneath the tail. This color combination is the most unusual and often carries the highest price tag.

-Blenheim: (Chestnut brown areas on white). It is a tribute to Blenheim Palace where the Duke of Marlborough raised this popular breed.

With centuries passing, the Euro-Asian mixture gained popularity and the King Charles Spaniel was looked upon fondly as a companion toy dog. Then in the early 20th century the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was born. How? well in the 1920’s an American decided to give anyone the sum of 25 pounds if the King Charles Spaniel could be reverted back to its original form (before the pugs and Shitzu’s took over the gene-pool of the spaniel). This was a lot of money back then. Breeders re-bred the specific spaniel that resembled the favorite pet of King Charles II from the existing King Chalres Spaniel. With a longer snout, a flatter head and a spot on the top of the skull, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was born…..and so the name Cavalier was added…meaning: a supporter of King Chalres..and in this case…a supporter of the original breed of the King Charles Spaniel. Rather amazing isn’t it?

The King Charles Spaniel with the flatter nose inherited from the Pug gene-pool:

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel….minus the pug-nose…