Find out all about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and their common health conditions, and then compare pet insurance options from some of Australia’s leading insurers.
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$2,000–$3,500
29cm - 33cm
6.5kg - 8kg
Affectionate, gentle, graceful
Medium,silky, straight
Moderate
Yes
9 -14 years
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, often known simply as the Cavalier, is a small and delightful toy breed renowned for its charming and affectionate nature. Originating in the United Kingdom, these dogs have a long history dating back to the reign of King Charles I and King Charles II, which is how they acquired their royal name. Cavaliers are known for their endearing personality traits. They are affectionate, gentle, and highly sociable dogs that form strong bonds with their owners. They thrive on human companionship and make excellent family pets. Their friendly demeanour extends to other animals, making them great companions for other dogs. They are a distinct and separate breed from King Charles Spaniels, also called the English Toy Spaniel, which has a flatter, shorter snout and snubbed nose, shorter tail, smaller body size and wavy coat.
Cavaliers have distinctive expressive faces with large, dark soulful eyes. They have a silky, medium-length straight coat that comes in various colours, including chestnut and white, tricolour, black and tan, and ruby or chestnut. They enjoy being either a lap dog or an active family dog. Their adaptability makes them suitable for apartment living, and they are safe to have around younger children.
Due to their size and lovely temperaments, Cavaliers have been bred with several other small breeds to produce the Cavoodle (Cavalier and Poodle cross), the Cavachon (Cavalier and Bichon Frise), and the Cava-Tzu (Cavalier and Shih Tzu).
The affectionate nature of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels makes them sensitive to being left alone for long periods, and they can suffer from separation anxiety. They can have a strong prey drive and should be supervised around smaller animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits.
Most Australians can expect to pay between $20 and $60 a month for pet insurance. There are many factors that can influence the cost of pet insurance for your Cavalier, including the following:
This is the most basic type of pet insurance, covering costs for accidental injuries such as car accidents, poisoning, burns, fractures, snake and spider bites, but not illnesses and other conditions.
This type of insurance provides cover for accidental injuries as well as illnesses like cancer, gastrointestinal problems and eye, ear and skin conditions, but not routine care for your pet.
This offers the highest level of protection, covering accident and illness and potentially routine care such as vaccinations, dental care, worm and flea treatments and microchipping.
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