Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in India — Price, Care & Climate Suitability

Origin — United Kingdom

Coat — Silky, moderately long single-to-light-double coat with feathering on ears, legs, feet and tail; slight wave permitted.

Recognised colours — Four classic colours: Blenheim (chestnut-and-white), Tricolour, Ruby (solid rich red), and Black-and-Tan.

Gentle, affectionate, eager to please and supremely sociable. One of the friendliest toy breeds — a true comfort companion.

Trainability — High — soft, willing and easy for first-timers to train.

Grooming — Moderate. Brush several times weekly; clean and dry the long ears regularly.

Good with — Superb with children, seniors, strangers and other animals. The quintessential family lap dog.

Moderate heat tolerance; the feathered coat needs drying after monsoon walks. Keep indoors during peak heat.

Health notes — Mitral valve heart disease (significant — insist on cardiac-screened lines), syringomyelia, hip dysplasia, ear infections.