Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy Training Manual

Breed profile

Training group

Toy and companion dogs

Origin

Originated in England as a companion dog.

Shoulder height

30–33 cm

Weight

5–8 kg

Coat

Long, silky coat with long ears

Coat care

Build early, cooperative acceptance of routine coat and ear checks, brushing, gentle ear lifting, paw handling and standing on a stable non-slip surface.

Drive keywords

Living closely with people · Gentle social contact · Human attention

Handling practice

Condition routine long-ear checks as voluntary handling: brief ear touch, gentle lift or look, marker, reward and release before the puppy turns away. · Practise brushing and parting the silky coat in easy body areas on a stable non-slip surface, adding a new area only while the puppy remains loose and willing.

General reference range only; individual dogs vary considerably.