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King Charles Spaniel
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Coat
Black and tan, ruby, blenheim, and tricolor.
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Très élevé
The King Charles Spaniel, or King Charles Spaniel, is a breed of English toy spaniel dogs and companions. It should not be confused with its more common cousin the Cavalier King Charles. They belong to the same lineage, but the King is smaller, has a square silhouette from the side (more coby say the British) and has a flat face. It is also calmer and therefore is sometimes called a "cat-dog". There are only 3,000 King Charles specimens in the world because reproduction is more difficult.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Très élevé
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — a balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Average lifespan: 11 to 14 years, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of daily activity for their balance.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing is sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the King Charles Spaniel
Our selection
Dry food suited to the King Charles Spaniel
Origins & history
A story told
Traces of King Charles Spaniels have been found in documents dating from the 16th century. Its history is undoubtedly linked to that of royalty, as is that of other English toy spaniels. Already appreciated during the reign of his father Charles I of England, his brother James II, his grandfather James I, and his grandmother Mary, Queen of Scotland, it was however the King of England Charles II (1630-1685) who marked their history the most. Loving above all his miniature spaniels, he owned a great many of them that circulated in the royal palaces and enjoyed a privileged status. The sovereign even went so far as to raise puppies in his chamber. Present and appreciated at the king's court where they keep warm and company with the ladies, these dogs were subsequently given the name of King Charles Spaniel in homage to the king. However, the King Charles of the royal family possessed a pointed nose and not a flat one like today's King Charles. In 1923, a King Charles Spaniel more resembling the paintings of the 16th and 17th centuries resurfaced, with a longer nose, and a less rounded skull. This is the Cavalier King Charles. Indeed, with the arrival of the competition from pugs and Pekingese which possess a flat nose, the King Charles had to follow this fashion. Breeders had to create spaniels with a shorter nose, which took the name of King Charles to the detriment of the King Charles said of the old type. They were later divided into several families according to their colors. History tells us that the Duchess Sarah, wife of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, worried about knowing the fate of the duke at the end of the Battle of Blenheim, caressed the forehead of a female King Charles of white and fawn colors, to reassure herself. This female gave birth the next day and all the puppies had a spot on their forehead, as if it were the imprint left by the duchess's thumb. Not all King Charles have this famous "spot", but it is considered a "plus" if a "Blenheim" has one. These little spaniels are intimately linked to the life of English nobility. The physician of Elizabeth I, Doctor Caïus, described them as "kind and charming comforters", he attributed to them the power to cure stomach ailments and anxieties. This is why in England they are also called "comforters". Today's King Charles is a new breed, completely recreated in 1926 and formalized in 1945.
Physical
Breed standard
There are four types of coats:
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Black and tan (black and red); Tricolor (black, white & red); Ruby (red coat); Blenheim (red and white). The King Charles is an endearing companion, affectionate, endearing, peaceful, docile, cheerful, non-aggressive, easy-going and friendly both to those close to him and to strangers. But it can also be a dynamic dog that loves games, walks or agility. It loves to play with children, it is a companion that will never hurt them. Aggression does not seem to be part of its genes, and even when disturbed, or even treated somewhat roughly (as children often do), it merely looks at the person with a dazed look, seeming to ask what is wanted of it. Being not only a dog suitable for children, it is also the ideal confidant of an elderly person. Whether the King is male or female, his character is quite similar. But since the King has an extraordinary strength of character, his behavior will be influenced by his environment: he will be quite "crazy crazy" in the presence of children or people who play a lot with him, but he will be calm and of a more peaceful character if he lives with an elderly person. The breed is much less affected by hereditary diseases that affect its cousin the Cavalier King Charles, due to herd control used for reproduction. Its lifespan frequently exceeds ten years, the maintenance of its coat, ears, and nails are within everyone's reach.
What if you adopted your future companion?
The King Charles Spaniel of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of king charles spaniel (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a king charles spaniel ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a king charles spaniel ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about King Charles Spaniel
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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