Buyer question
How long does a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel live?
Our Animal Library gives the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel a lifespan of 12–15 years.
Source: the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in the Animal Library
The detail
A toy spaniel bred as a lapdog for English aristocracy, the Cavalier is gentle, affectionate and adaptable to almost any home. It is one of the best-natured small breeds, but heart and neurological disease are serious breed-wide concerns.
- Best fit
- Families, seniors, first homes
- Temperament
- Gentle, affectionate, social
What to weigh
Mitral valve disease affects most Cavaliers eventually, often early, and syringomyelia can cause pain. They dislike being alone. Careful breeder selection matters more than for almost any other toy breed.