Could you please tell me of any breeders in the North West
Thank you
Karen
My email address is: Karen@summitfoods.co.uk

Unlike the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, King Charles Spaniels are by no means a common breed, so you will have to be prepared to go a a waiting list, and probably have to travel a long way, although there is one listed in Tyne and Wear.

Have a look at the breeders listed here.

Hi JG,

What is the difference between the two breeds?? I must admit, until recently I thought they where one and the same However, in my defence, Spaniels aren't 'my' breed.

No particular reason, just curious really.

liberty :)

They really are very different to look at, particularly in the head, dare not tell you what I normally say but believe me they look very different.

Hi lib! It's probably easiest to compare the standards for the Cavalier and the King Charles.

Basically the Cavalier is bigger, with a longer muzzle, and a full tail.
:)

Thanks for that JG :) Yes I can see the difference, think I'll leave the Spaniels to 'Spaniel' people !!

libs ;)

I know which of the two breeds I prefer ...
:)

Now if this is going to turn into 'The War of the Spaniels'..... I'm outta here......

libs ;)

Bet I know which you prefer too JG ;)

Don't worry libs, lots of people don't know the King Charles exists, even though it is the much older of the two breeds.
:)

LOLOLOLOL they were originally the same breed but the Victorians(especially the ladies0perferred their lap dogs with flat more human faces so the muzzles were bred shorter. Then in the twenties an american came over & was surprised t see what had happened to the breed so offered a prize for the best dog that looked more like the dogs from the 15th to 18th century & the Cavalier was on its way as a separate breed

There were originally two breed back in the 15th Century the Royal Spaniel & the Blenheim spaniel(the parti colours)belonging to the Chrurchills(who lived at Blenheim palace)

Originally both Cavaliers & Charlies were docked too