How to choose a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is one of the most popular dog breeds abroad. In addition, there are not many people raising this type of dog in China, and many people even regard the King Charles Spaniel as one of the most popular dog breeds abroad. It’s hard to tell a King Charles spaniel from a Cocker Spaniel. Although they look similar, they have certain differences in personality and even price. So what are the key points for purchasing a King Charles Spaniel? How should we choose a King Charles Spaniel? What about hounds?

Forelimbs: Good connection between shoulders and back , the forelimbs are straight and the elbows are close to the side of the body, the wrists are strong, the toes and claws are compact, the foot pads are thick, and the dewclaws may have been removed.

Hindquarters: The entire hindquarters should have a pelvis of good width and proper musculature; the stifles should be angled properly and the hocks should be in line with the stifles. Viewed from behind, the two hind limbs are parallel to each other from hock to heel.

Coat: Medium length, silky, curly coat. Slight wavy shapes are also acceptable. There is long feathering on the ears, chest, legs and tail, and the feathering on the feet is unique to this breed. Coat trimming is not allowed. During the competition, trimming, repairing or cheating will be severely punished or even disqualified from the competition. But it is okay to trim the hair on the soles of your feet.

Color: Two-color (Blenheim): The rich chestnut color is dotted with pearly white patches. The ears must be chestnut color evenly distributed on the head and around the eyes. There are white veins in the middle of the face, which may be diamond-shaped or "Blenheim spots". Diamond-shaped white ribs are ideal, although not unique or required for Blenheim color. Tricolor: Rich black with patches of pearly white. Ears must be black, evenly distributed on the head and around the eyes. There is a white vein in the middle of the face, and there are many brown patches over the eyes, on the cheeks, on the ears and at the base of the tail. Fire Red: All deep red with bright brown patches on the eyes, cheeks, ears, chest, legs and tail base.

Gait: Elegant and effortless, with extended, strong forelegs and strong propulsion from the hindquarters. When viewed from the side, the stride length is appropriate, and when viewed from the front and back, the walking pattern is straight. This is due to sound bones and muscles.