Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Information:

As the name suggests, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have Spanish roots.  These dogs are also said to be the reason why European Toy dogs existed in the first place.

People bred small spaniels with various Oriental Toy breeds and the results were small Tudor lapdogs, otherwise refered to as “comfort” spaniels. The wealthy actually use them as foot warmers and to attract fleas that were otherwise bothering the owner.

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