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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Sweet, silky, lap-loving spaniel β possibly the gentlest small breed alive.
β Strengths
- Gentle with everyone
- Apartment-friendly size
- Adaptable energy level
! Things to consider
- Serious genetic heart and brain issues
- Short average lifespan (9β12 years)
- Needs near-constant company
Trait profile
- Size
- 3
- Energy level
- 5
- Trainability
- 7
- Shedding
- 5
- Barking
- 4
- Friendliness
- 10
- Good with kids
- 10
- Good with other pets
- 9
- Alone tolerance
- 3
- Grooming needs
- 6
- Drool
- 2
- Health robustness
- 3
- Allergy-friendly
- 1
- Longevity
- 4
- Affordability
- 4