![]() Raven black with tan markings above the eyes, on cheeks, inside ears, on chest and legs, and underside of tail. Long, silky, and free from curl, though a slight wave is permissible. If docked then leave at least two-thirds and dock to leave a white tip. Tail should be in constant motion when the dog is in action. Set to be carried with the level of the back. Viewed from behind, rear legs should be parallel to each other from hock to heel, with no tendency to cow hocks, spread hocks or sickle hocks.Ĭompact and well feathered, with well-cushioned pads. Rear pasterns relatively short and at right angles to the ground when standing. ![]() Hind legs moderately muscled well angulated at the stifles and hocks. Slightly less body at flank than last rib, but no tucked up appearance. Chest moderately deep, leaving ample room for heart. Short-coupled, with ribs well-sprung, but not barreled. Straight and well under the dog, with moderate bone. Shoulders should slope back with moderate angulation. Set smoothly into nicely sloping shoulders. Set high, leather long with plenty of feathering. Nostrils should be well developed, open and black. Relatively large, dark and round, but not prominent. Cushioning below the eyes contributes to the characteristic expression, which is sweet and gentle.Ī full complement of strong, white teeth meet in a scissors bite. The lips are well-covered, but not pendulous. Slightly rounded, but without any dome or prominence of occiput.Īpproximately 1½ inches in length, tapering well towards the end, but without snipiness. Very gay, fearless and sporting, yet gentle and affectionate, with no tendency toward nervousness.ĭisqualifications: Viciousness or extreme shyness.Īppears flat across the top due to the high placement of the ears. Head properties should remain free of exaggeration so as to not obstruct normal vision.ĭisqualifications: Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. ![]() It has a long, silky coat that comes in four color variations, and is characteristically untrimmed.Ībsolute soundness and proper muscle tone is a must. It stands 12 to 13 inches in height and weighs from 12 to 18 pounds. The Cavalier is an active, graceful, elegant toy spaniel, with a gentle expression. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1980. With careful breeding, the shorter-faced dogs became the English Toy Spaniel, and those that more closely resembled the originals became known as the Cavalier. When serious show dog breeding began in England, the dog's face structure changed to have the look of the Pug until an American, Roswell Eldridge, offered a cash prize at the Crufts Dog Show for a dog that resembled those in the early paintings. Early toy spaniels were quite common as ladies’ pets, and during the reign of King Charles II, they were given the royal title King Charles Spaniel. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is descended from these toy spaniels. Small toy spaniels have been known in Europe and Great Britain since the 16th century and were popular subjects of the most famous painters from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. The goals and purposes of this breed standard include: to furnish guidelines for breeders who wish to maintain the quality of their breed and to improve it to advance this breed to a state of similarity throughout the world and to act as a guide for judges.īreeders and judges have the responsibility to avoid any conditions or exaggerations that are detrimental to the health, welfare, essence and soundness of this breed, and must take the responsibility to see that these are not perpetuated.Īny departure from the following should be considered a fault, and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional work. Toggle Search Search UKC Website Go ▼ Show Menu ▼
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