 The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small, happy and easy-to-please dog. The breed originated in the late 1600’s as a result of the King Charles Spaniel being crossed with the Pug, making them a smaller dog with flatter noses, upturned faces and rounder heads. It wasn’t until the 40’s that they were classified as their own breed and therefore given the prefix Cavalier, to differentiate them from the King Charles Spaniel.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel makes an excellent addition to any family, as an affectionate and happy dog. Always eager to please, they are fearless and respond well to gentle obedience training. Cavaliers are said to be naturally well behaved and get along well with other dogs, pets and children alike. They love people and need constant companionship and shouldn’t be left alone all day. It’s best to socialize Cavalier King Charles Spaniels well from a young age to avoid them being reserved with strangers, as they can be a very pleasant companion dog. They are well-suited to apartment life and are moderately active indoors so are happy enough with a small yard. They do have some common health issues to keep an eye on, such as eye disease, back trouble and dislocating patella (knee caps). Ear infections can be common and they do gain weight easily so they are not a breed to over feed. As a breed, Cavaliers don’t tend to cope well in warmer weather and need to be monitored in these times. It’s best to check the medical history of the previous generation if possible. Playtimes will take care of most of their exercise requirements although a daily walk is appreciated. Their coat is easily maintained with regular brushing and only bathing when necessary. The long hair between their pads needs to be trimmed and their ears are prone to tangling and matting so need to be brushed daily. Cleaning inside of the ears regularly will also help to prevent ear infections. FUN FACTS:
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 The Greyhound is a tall and slender breed of dog, well known for their quick speed, keen eyesight and laid-back attitude. Thought to have originated in ancient Egypt, carvings of Greyhound have been found dating back as far as 2900 BC. Their keen eyesight paired with their lightning speed made them the perfect working dog, as they were able to hunt, chase and catch their pray without needing to rest for extended periods. Over time, Greyhounds were gradually bred as competition racing dogs and are still utilised in racing, agility and hunting.
Today, Greyhounds make a perfect pet, and thanks to the great efforts of rescue groups you can adopt a retired racing greyhound as a family pet. They are an extremely devoted and brave breed of dog and, even though they are such a fast dog, they are also very laid back and even ‘lazy’ at times, and are more than happy to spend an afternoon relaxing on the couch. Greyhounds are somewhat reserved in their behaviour, and are extremely loyal to their owners. They have a natural instinct to chase anything that moves and even though retired Greyhounds go through an extensive process before being rehomed, they shouldn’t be left alone or trusted with smaller pets (cats, rabbits etc.) If well socialised, Greyhound are very friendly towards other dogs. Greyhounds are best suited to a firm yet even tempered owner who is able to establish they are the pack leader and clearly and consistently communicate the rules of the house. Greyhounds love regular routine and should be given daily, long walks as well as a nice large, safe area to free roam in. Grooming is very simple when it comes to this breed, as their short coat simply requires a brush out every so often and bathing only when needed. Being a larger size dog with such a large chest they are highly prone to bloat and this should be well understood by any owner before bringing a Greyhound into the family. Meals should be spread out throughout the day and exercise times should be well monitored and given rest periods around meal times. FUN FACTS
A big congratulations to our October Dog(s) of the Month, Humphrey the Cavalier Spaniel and Middy the Greyhound!  One of our favourite pairs at Dogs Country Club. Despite the odds, Humphrey and Middy make the perfect family!
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