The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Colors: Recognised colours are:
Black and Tan: raven black with tan markings above the eyes, on cheeks, inside ears, on chest and legs and underside of tail. Tan should be bright. White marks undesirable.
Ruby: whole coloured rich red. White markings undesirable.
Blenheim: rich chestnut markings well broken up, on pearly white ground. Markings evenly divided on head, leaving room between ears for much valued lozenge mark or spot (a unique characteristic of the breed).
Tricolour: black and white well spaced, broken up, with tan markings over eyes, cheeks, inside ears, inside legs, and on underside of tail.
Any other colour or combination of colours highly undesirable.

Coat:  Long, silky, free from curl

Temperament:  Friendly, obedient, sensible
With Children: Yes, children should be older if just a puppy. 
With Pets:  Good
Special Skills: Family pet.

Watch-dog: Moderate
Guard-dog:  Low

Activity: Moderate
Living Environment: Indoor dog. Best with fenced yard and walks on leash.

Life-Span: 9 - 11 Years

Litter size: 2 - 6

Country of origin: Great Britain

History: His 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 was a  crossing of the King Charles and the Cocker Spaniel.  His name is from King Charles II who kept a large number of Toy Spaniels.   He was a favorite of the aristocracy in the early nineteenth century.