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AKA:  Snickerdoodle, Snickadoo, Snickies, Snick-a-doodle-doo or just Snick

           Bailey-Boo, Miss Boo, Boo or Floozy

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

Snickers was born on 10/7/05.  He is the big brother.

Bailey was born on 10/15/06.  She is more of the bully. 

Snickers and Bailey have the same parents, although they have very different personalities.  Snickers is more of a cuddler and Bailey is more of a free spirit.  Bailey makes us laugh and Snickers is more of a comforting dog.

So many people say, "I've never heard of this breed."  Well, here's a little bit of history.

The Cavalier belongs to the toy group.  They name was derived from King Charles II because of his fondness for the dog.  He made a decree that King Charles Spaniels be allowed in any public place including The House of Parliament.  This decree is still in the law books today. 

Colors of Cavaliers are ruby, tri-color (white, black and brown,) black & tan and blenheim (white and brown like Snickers.)  Females typically weigh 16 to 18 pounds and males 18 to 20 pounds.  They have the big brown expressive eyes which are typical of a spaniel.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a delightfully affectionate, playful, intelligent little dog that repays his owner's care and attention with an endearing devotion.

Cavaliers are not kennel dogs.  Because of four hundred years of close contact with their owners and their development as lap dogs, they make wonderful companions.  They are happy, outgoing, loving little dogs who want to love you and be loved, to run and play in a safe place, and to sleep in a soft bed - preferably your bed!  They get along well with children, cats and other dogs.

Because young Cavalier puppies are so small, some breeders are reluctant to sell a puppy to a family with children under age five.  Such families may find that an older puppy or grown dog may be more suitable.  Cavalier puppies do not thrive when left all day without human companionship or the company of another animal.  They are highly intelligent and require the same consistent and loving discipline as does a child.

Cavaliers are active and sporting little dogs that require regular exercise.  They have an instinct to chase just about anything that moves and should either be on a leash or in a fenced yard.  Because Cavaliers never become "street-wise," some Cavalier breeders require a fenced yard as a pre-requisite to Cavalier ownership.

Both, of course, are spoiled rotten.  Our neighor has a hand in that, too.  She plays with them every day when we're at work.

They love to give hugs and kisses and do not have an ounce of aggression in them.  When they know that they are in trouble, they roll over on their back.  Definitely not watch dogs!

I know they say that Cavaliers are intelligent, but we're still questioning that.  Bailey is deaf and sometimes we question whether Snickers' ears work.

Both are good dogs with a lot of energy.