8. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small spaniel classified by the Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club. He is from the UK and is one of the most popular breeds in many countries. Since 2000, it has been gaining popularity in the United States and ranks 18th among the most popular pure breeds in the United States (2013 registration statistics). It has a silky and smooth coat and usually an untied smooth tail. The standard of the breed recognizes four colors: Blenheim (chestnut and white), Tricolor (black / white / beige), Black and Tan and Ruby. The breed is generally friendly, affectionate and good with children and other animals; However, they require a lot of human interaction. Since they are a family dog, it is recommended not to leave them alone for long periods at a time. The average expected life of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is less than ten years.
The Cavalier King Charles changed inordinately at the end of the 17th century, when he was crossed with flat-nosed races. Until the 1920s, the Cavalier shared the same story as the smaller King Charles Spaniel. The breeders tried to recreate what they considered to be the original configuration of the breed, a dog resembling King Charles Spaniel of the Restoration of Charles II. Various health problems affect this particular breed.wikipedia
