Cavaliers make excellent pets, being very outgoing, happy, loving and devoted dogs. It would be difficult to find a dog with a more delightful temperament. Though they are small enough to suit the city dwelling dog lover, they are equally at home in the country. Though most Spaniels were originally bred as hunting dogs, the Cavalier has been bred exclusively as a companion dog since the days of King Charles the II, and as a Pet and Companion, the Cavalier has no equal. Cavaliers are a charming Toy Spaniel, elegant but sporting and are versatile dogs, equally happy living in the lap of luxury or hiking in the woods with their owners.
Cavaliers make excellent pets for families with children, professional people, or senior citizens.
Those people who are lucky enough to own a Cavalier will have a dog who is a loving companion and friend. Cavaliers are a joy to teach being very people oriented, they are extremely intelligent and readily absorb all they are taught and are always eager to please you. They are often seen in the obedience ring, scent hurdling, lure coursing and in fly ball. Every dog needs some basic maintenance grooming, nails clipped and coat brushed. Twice weekly brushings should maintain the coat and prevent coat matting.