Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
A companion breed in the fullest sense: gentle, small, easy to live with, and rated poor at exactly one thing — being left alone.
Bred purely for companionship since royal times, and the ratings read exactly like it. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small, gentle dog whose one real demand is your company.
The temperament sheet
Energy is moderate: happy to walk, equally happy to settle. With children the rating is excellent. For first-time owners the answer is yes, and space is flat-ok — a small dog with modest exercise needs suits apartment life well.
The column that deserves the most attention is time alone, rated poor. This breed exists to be with people, and long, regular absences are the wrong life for it. If the household is out all day, every day, look elsewhere, however sweet the face.
The practical side
- Size: small. Easily managed, easily lifted.
- Grooming: moderate. The silky coat needs regular attention.
- Shedding: moderate. A steady but liveable amount of hair.
- Barking: quiet. A considerate neighbour.
Last word
Averages are only averages. The individual dog outranks its breed sheet, and time spent with the actual dog outranks every rating printed here.