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Cavalier  -  There will always be speculation as to the ancestry of the Cavalier. They may have originated in Spain, France, Italy or Holland, and these early little Spaniels were known as Toy Spaniels, and were even seen on the fifteenth century tapestries.

Queen Mary is reputed to have had a Blenheim in 1554.

The name Blenheim came from John. 1st Duke of Marlborough, and was given to the liver and white Cavaliers favoured by him. To this day it has retained that name.

One of the earliest mentions of the Tricolour is a "Lost" advertisement in the "London Gazette" by Prince Rupert, October 1667.

Prince Charles was the original name given to the Tricolour.

The breed was shown in the same classes as the King Charles Spaniel until 1945 when seperate registration was granted by the Kennel Club. 

All about the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

• The Cavalier is one of the most popular breeds in the UK today
• Is known as a Toy dog
• Adult Cavaliers are usually the same size as adolescent dogs of the other Spaniel breeds
• A friendly and affectionate dog
• Good with other animals and children
• They have a silky moderate length coat
• Affectionate, playful, patient and eager to please
• Weight: 13-18lbs (5.9-8.2kg)
• Height: 12-13in (30-33cm)
• Lifespan 9-14 years