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BREED GUIDE

YOUR CAVALIER PUPPY

Cavaliers were bred as companions, but there's still a spaniel in there with a nose and a love of a chase. They're gentle, friendly and want to be with their people, so time alone, calm greetings and health checks are the things I'd think about first.

A Blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel looking up, on green grass

WHAT I'D START IN THE FIRST WEEKS

BEING LEFT

SHORT SPELLS ALONE

A Cavalier can follow you from room to room. Short, calm spells on their own from the first week, where you always come back, teach them that being alone is fine.

THE SPANIEL

SNIFFING WALKS

They may be small, but the spaniel nose is there. Let them sniff on walks, play find-it games at home, and build recall before birds and squirrels steal the show.

HEALTH

HAPPY VET VISITS

Cavaliers need regular health checks, especially their hearts. Pop into the vet for treats and a weigh-in when nothing is wrong, so the real visits are easy.

Cover of The Modern Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Handbook by Renée Patience

MODERN BREED HANDBOOKS · NO. 24

THE MODERN CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL HANDBOOK

The Cavalier explained, from the companion and the spaniel sides to greetings, visitors, grooming and recall, written by Renée. It's an instant download for €9.99.

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