They were slower to catch on in America, and many Cavalier owners fought AKC recognition in an effort to control the problems that so often accompany popularity. Ironically, these dogs, named Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in honor of the Cavalier King, eventually outstripped their short-nosed counterparts in popularity, becoming one of the most popular breeds in England. Breeders bred their old-type dogs together in an effort to gain the prize, and in so doing, many came to appreciate the old type. A twist of fate occurred when a wealthy American, Roswell Eldridge, came to England and offered outlandish prize money for the best “pointed-nosed” spaniels, most resembling the old type. The King Charles Spaniel continued to grace the homes of the wealthy for generations, but with time a shorter-nosed dog was preferred.īy the early 1900s, the few dogs that resembled the early members of the breed were considered to be inferior. After his death, the Duke of Marlborough took over as the major advocate of the breed the red and white “Blenheim” color, which was his favorite, is named after his estate. The dogs were so closely associated with him that they became known as King Charles Spaniels. In the 1700s, King Charles II was so enamored with his toy spaniels that he was accused of ignoring matters of state in favor of his dogs. In addition, they served the vital function of attracting fleas from their owners’ bodies! The toy spaniels became especially popular because they appealed to all members of the family. These Tudor lapdogs, known as “comforter spaniels,” served as lap and foot warmers, and even surrogate hot water bottles. The European toy dogs were probably the result of breeding small spaniels to Oriental toy breeds such as the Japanese Chin and perhaps the Tibetan Spaniel. As its name implies, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is derived from spaniel roots. Rescue cavaliers have so much love to give and need your love. Click HERE to go to the "Available Dogs" section! You can also complete a preliminary adoption form online on the website and if a cavalier comes into rescue that we feel is a good fit, you will be contacted. If you would like to adopt a rescue cavalier, please check out the Rescue Trust's website and go to the "Available Dog" section by geographic location. You can make a monetary donation on the Rescue Trust's website: via paypal in any amount. Of course, even just a monetary donation goes a long way to help out cavaliers being rescued as each one is fully vetted prior to being placed into a foster home. You can designate just how you wish to participate too! You can help out by transporting cavaliers to a destination, picking up cavaliers from homes being surrendered and transporting them to one of the veterinary hospitals that the Rescue Trust has an account with, you can become a foster to a cavalier in need, network with your friends to find a cavalier the right home, or even perform home visits to determine if the home is a good fit for one of our rescued cavaliers. If you would like to become a volunteer, we would love to have you become part of the Rescue Trust network. Our club serves the ACKCSC Rescue Trust through volunteer work. The American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue Trust ( is a national not for profit organization to serve the needs of cavaliers being surrendered by their owners.
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