Keeping Your Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Looking Royalty

Written By Admin on Minggu, 25 November 2012 | 01.13

By Sachin K Airan


From their ancestry to their appearance, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels can be considered royalty in the canine universe. These dogs are closely connected with King Charles II, the king of Britain, Scotland and Eire in the Restoration Period, so much so that he was apparently rarely seen without his dear pets. The nobility of the 16th century were also keen on Cavalier King Charles dogs though these were not known as such then.

Also known as the King Charles or Cavs, these dogs have a regal appearance coupled with a regal behavior. Their coats are silky, smooth and shiny and these come in 4 standard colours, namely, Blenheim ( chestnut markings and white background ), tri-colour ( white and black with tan marks on the chest, eyes and tail the most cherished coloration ), black and tan, and ruby ( wholly chestnut with maybe spots of white in several dogs ). Their behaviour is described as loving, friendly and companionable, suggesting that Cavs are very good companions for youngsters and other animals.

Lest you begin thinking that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are high-maintenance dogs because of their royal origins and appearance, think it over again. You'll find that Cavalier King Charles dogs are relatively straightforward to maintain even with basic grooming routines. You should , however , make sure that your King Charles has regular veterinary check-ups as an element of its health programme.

When starting on a grooming routine for your King Charles, always keep in mind that each dog is dissimilar even within the same breed. As an example, your King Charles may detest baths as a young dog but may find these nice later on . Patience is critical in introducing and establishing grooming routines to keep your Cavalier King Charles Spaniels feeling and looking like royalty.

It is also vital to start on the grooming routine as early as possible ideally when the Cavalier King Charles dogs are still puppies. Your purpose is to accustom them to the routine so that it is better to do when they get older ; the grooming sessions last longer because of their longer coats. Be sure to reward your King Charles puppies for their good behavior.

You should have a basic grooming coat in your house, said kit of which consist of a soft brush, a straight comb, a pin brush, a shedding tool, and nail clippers. You are able to add other accessories according to the wants and need of your Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, said accessories of which can include tear stain removers.

Just brush your King Charles' coats on an occasional basis but you can brush it as frequently as necessary. Your principal objective is to keep their coats looking smooth, shiny and silky no matting. You may also want to enroll the assistance of pro dog groomers for this purpose including the hair cutting, the nail clipping and the ear cleaning aspects.

Ear cleaning is of special concern to King Charles dogs because of their long, floppy ears. Use an ear-cleaning solution with a cotton ball to scrub your pets' ears. And do not forget his dental cleanliness, also , via fine quality chews.

Indeed, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are a pleasure to care for! You just need to groom them on a regular basis to maintain their regal yet friendly appearance.




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