This regal toy spaniel dates back to the Renaissance, where King Charles I and his son Charles II were particularly fond of the breed. Eventually, the cavalier was dubbed after their namesake. Well into the 19th century, cavaliers were a favorite among British aristocrats, and they bred different varieties of this special toy breed.
THE NORTHERN KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB AND SENT TO ; MRS MEA KENDALL (HON.TREASURER) 2A ALCESTER ROAD, LICKEY END BROMSGROVE B60 1JX. OR BY BANK TRANSFER TO LLOYDS BANK SORT CODE. 30-99-50 ACCOUNT NUMBER. 60355768 ***** Main winners from our Open Show held on 2 September at Grenoside, judged by Miss Sarah Maddison
First recognised by the UK Kennel Club in 1945, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is named after King Charles II who loved his spaniels so much he was rarely seen without them. During the English Civil War his father's supporters were named Cavaliers and Charles took 'Cavalier' as a title after he was crowned. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Among the many famous companies from this area are Aynsley, Doulton, Minton, Twyford, Burleigh, Beswick and Wedgwood. Although dog figurines were made by pottery companies in Staffordshire as far back as the early 1700s the main era for these fireplace mantle spaniels was between the 1840s through to the 1890s.
Representing the combined Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Clubs in the UK featuring videos of Cavaliers exhibited at Dog Shows, competing in Agility, club events and Cavaliers just having fun
A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel runs in the agility demonstration at Westminster Dog Show (Image: Getty) They argued it therefore followed that none could be used ethically for breeding purposes.
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