10 things you need to know about cavaliers

1. Cavaliers are seriously affectionate, if you want a cuddle a cavalier king charles is for you.
2. The cavalier breed are known for having heart murmurs.
3. Due to their shorter muzzle and long fur they cannot tolerate very warm conditions.
4. Cavaliers come in three colours: blenheim (red and white), black and tan and ruby.
5. The cavalier king charles need companionship and can suffer from separation anxiety if left alone for long periods of time.
6. Due to their smaller size cavaliers can live in apartments but still need regular exercise and at the very least daily walk. They are prone to putting on weight otherwise!
7. Some people prefer to trim their cavaliers paw hair as it gets very long and can easily become matted and dirty during walks.
8. Even though they have gorgeous fur, they do shed so grooming is a must if not you might just see balls of fur being blown across your floor.
9. They are quite intelligent but when it comes to training they are eager to please or just get the treat out of your hand.
10. They have remarkable eyesight and smell so you had better hide those treats away in an air-tight container!