Britain's most popular toy breed, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a lively, sporting little dog with the confidence and personality of a dog many times his size. Handsome and refined, the Cavalier boasts a long, silky coat in four traditional colour varieties and a temperament that makes him ideal for most any owner. Whether you live in a flat or on a farm, the Cavalier proves a brilliant choice for a companion dog. This book provides the much-needed factual information about Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and its ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behaviour of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy proofing the home, preparing for the pup's arrival and preventing puppy problems.

In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full colour, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Whether it's housebreaking problems, allergies or fleas, this book is the way to prevention, providing the reader with the necessary guidance an owner needs from puppyhood through the senior years. Recommended by top breeders and trainers, this book is the responsible first choice of every new owner of a Cavalier. Topics discussed include:

• Origins of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
• Breed Standard for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
• Owning a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
• Everyday care of Your Cavalier
• Training Your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
• Health care of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
• When Your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel gets Old
• Showing Your Cavalier
• Understanding Your Dog's Behaviour

Author : Juliette Cunliffe
Hardcover - 155 pages