If you follow the hit series Sex and the City intently, then you wouldn’t fail to recognize the classy and diminutive dog breed that Charlotte York always tots around- the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Just like the characters of the show, this breed is also the epitome of fashion, class and glamour. This breed itself looks regal and classy with its long and wavy locks, and tiny frame of a body.

This breed, also called as Cav or Cavie, is noted as the world’s “ultimate lap dog” and the “love sponge of dogs”. It belongs to the diminutive group of dogs called the toy group and is said to be one of the most favored toy dogs in Europe. This breed lives for companionship of either human or animals and so it is not advisable to leave them alone for a very long time.

One of the great things about this dog is that it is inherently welcoming to children and animals and is totally oblivious of the fast paced lifestyle of the city. Because of this, it makes a perfect pet for those living a busy and urban kind of life in the bustling city. Being calm and well-behaved, the Cavie also brings relaxation and happiness to its master.

This breed looks elegant and aristocratic presumably because of its medium-length haired body and smooth textured coat. It has ears that are distinct for being densely haired, pendulous and long. Its face, aristocratic and classy, has a differently shaped snout and inquisitive large, round eyes.

The texture of its coat is fairly smooth and always appears medium in length, and fairly wavy but never curly. The coat comes in colors of Blenheim, Tricolor, Black and Tan, and Ruby which are the widely accepted colors. As a young dog, the Cavie does not really possess a hairy body but reaching adulthood, the hair grows tremendously all over particularly on its ears, chest, legs and tail.

Affectionate, fearless and outgoing; this dog will socialize without hesitation to any group of animals and humans. In some cases, this can be good for you know you won’t have any problems with the Cavie starting a fight or growling with another pet. The downside, however, since it is too friendly, it might not realize the fact that some larger breeds are vicious and so will end up as an unaware prey of the meaner dogs.

This creature has a funny way of welcoming new friends, too, as it usually licks the hand of the new comer first before being deeply acquainted with them. It also has an impulsive trait of chasing whatever it deemed as small game in its surroundings such as butterflies, birds, squirrel or cats. In this case, it is a must to watch over them intently when you are going for a walk for this dog is oblivious of the speeding cars around it and might just jump out on the street in its chase of the mesmerizing butterfly.

When it comes to exercise, the Cavie does not need much unlike the bigger dog breeds. Take them for a daily walk and regular frolic on ample spaced areas so as to keep their mind and body healthy. The coat is also low maintenance as it needs occasional bathing or dry shampooing only and frequent coat brushing especially on the ears areas.

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