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Blenheim Cavalier · Tricolour Cavalier · Ruby Cavalier
The gentle people-pleaser — happy everywhere you are
Bred purely for companionship: sweet with kids, cats, and strangers, and equally happy on a hike or a cushion. The trade-off is health — hearts need monitoring — and a coat that sheds and mats without brushing.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Ashley Mewett / Public domain
Care guide last reviewed: · Care requirements referenced from veterinary and humane standards.
Any home with company; hates being left alone all day.
Quiet (2/5)
Cannot be left alone long — needs company most of the day
Thrives with daily company
Curated starter supplies researched for this companion's specific anatomy and needs
Cavaliers have long, luxurious pendulous ear feathers that drag into water and food bowls; a narrow-rimmed conical bowl keeps ears clean and dry.
Over half of all Cavaliers develop mitral valve disease (MVD) by age 5; concentrated EPA/DHA fatty acids support heart muscle elasticity and vascular health.
Large soulful Cavalier eyes frequently produce excessive tear overflow (epiphora); gentle pre-soaked wipes prevent red iron pigment staining and irritation.
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