Although only a small association, cavies that come to the rescue’s care are given love, support, food, and shelter by their generous network of foster carers. Prone to overbreeding, dogs coming from puppy farms and careless breeders often have dogs that are sick-with heart, eyes, and limb issues being primary problems.Įstablished in 2005 but only registered as a charity on 03 December 2012, the institution looks after the welfare of cavies that have been left unclaimed in council pounds or shelters, those that have been privately surrendered, as well as those that have been rescued from puppy mills and irresponsible breeders. Due to the cavies’ popularity, it is unfortunately a favourite amongst indiscriminate breeders and puppy mills. Members of the association are cavy owners as well as supporters of this popular yet quite fragile breed.Ĭavies have royal origins, with its species finding its place on noble women’s laps as well as within the court of King Charles II whom which the breed has been named after. But after years of persuasion, breeders eventually convinced the AKC to recognize the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel as a breed in March of 1995.As a breed-specific and completely donor-run association dedicated to Cavalier King Charles Spaniels mainly in Queensland, Australia, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue Inc (CKCS Rescue QLD) champions the welfare of these toy dogs. Enthusiasts formed a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, and the breed revived.įor a long time, the AKC was reluctant to recognize this new breed. He offered a cash prize to anyone who could produce a Spaniel of the “Old World type.” This sparked renewed interest in the Spaniels. However, in the 1920s, an American named Roswell Elridge became intrigued with the forgotten Spaniels of the old paintings and embarked on a quest to bring them back. The original Spaniels featured in old paintings went nearly extinct. They soon developed shorter faces and domed heads. The “Cavalier” part is a shout-out to the monarchist political party who opposed the Roundheads in the civil war that cost Charles his life.Īfter Charles II’s death, the Spaniels were crossed with pugs and other breeds, changing their appearance. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel gets the “King Charles” part of its name from these two Spaniel enthusiast kings. He decreed that the dogs should be allowed in any public space in England, including the Houses of Parliament. This Stuart weakness for Toy Spaniels was carried on by Charles II (Charles I’s son,) who apparently cared more about breeding spaniels than about ruling England. So did her grandson, Charles I, when he was executed by the Roundheads, a little over sixty years later. Mary, Queen of Scots had a Toy Spaniel with her when she was executed in 1587. The Stuart family, from Scotland, had a special fancy for the dogs. Artists often featured the dogs in their paintings of royalty. However, its predecessor, the Toy spaniel, has a history that goes back to the 1600s.ĭuring the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, Toy Spaniels were great favorites of royals in Spain (where it got the name “Spaniel,”) France, England, and Scotland. The modern Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is relatively new, technically being created less than one hundred years ago. Yelling and harsh treatment is counterproductive. They are people pleasers who do well with positive reinforcement. Sensitive: Cavaliers have soft, sensitive personalities.
They are known to run blindly onto the road if he’s in hot pursuit of his quarry.įriendly: The Cavalier’s mobile tail says it all! They love all people and are not afraid to show it! They get along well with strange people, but may not be able to resist chasing a strange cat or other small pet. This will make your Cavalier fun to play with, but watch him carefully if he’s not in a fence or on a leash.
They will chase birds, rabbits, butterflies, tennis balls…anything. Loves to chase: For a Cavalier, the thrill of the chase is absolutely irresistible.
They are a great in-between dog for someone who wants a small, low-maintenance toy dog who is still hardy and adventurous to go for long hikes or chase birds on the beach. It all depends on their owner’s lifestyle. They can be hardcore adventurers or hardcore couch potatoes. They do not like being alone, so they will dog your steps wherever you go.įlexible: Cavaliers aren’t picky. People-oriented: Cavaliers love people! They are companion dogs and do best with constant companionship.
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