The temperament of the King Charles spaniel breed
Despite its small stature, the King Charles spaniel is a virtual
powerhouse of energy and intelligence who requires a lot of attention
but also offers a lot of it in return. They became popular as the royal
pet because of their beauty and general playful nature, especially so
thanks to King Charles II who particularly loved this breed.
This is an extremely affectionate breed of dog, and attention is one of
its basic requirements next to the need for food and love. The breed’s
temperament makes it ideal as a family dog because they would be getting
a lot of all its requirements from the children but it can be a great
pet for anyone who is a real dog lover and who is willing to spend a lot
of time with their dog. They love spending time with their human
companions and engage in all sorts of activities with them whether it is
following them around the house or playing in the backyard. Because of
its need for affection, it is important to note that this breed of dog
is not well suited to being all cooped up in the house for long hours,
that sort of treatment would change the dog’s normal behaviour for the
worse, making it prone to destructive actions and nervousness in the
presence of humans.
As long as there is one person in the household available to offer the
King Charles spaniel the type of daily attention that the breed needs,
you’ll find the dog to show surprising intelligence and an almost zeal
when it comes to learning. Considering this breed’s need for human
attention they can be relatively easy to train especially when using
positive comments and doggy treats as part of the training routine. The
more he’ll receive praise and treats the more he will be willing learn.
Despite their small dimensions these dogs can be quite energetic
requiring daily brisk walks in order to maintain their sanity as well as
properly developing their bodies. However, one mustn’t forget that
they’re not called “lap dogs” for nothing, they can indeed run around
all day long but they also enjoy sitting quietly in their owner’s laps.
The normal development for this breed of dog implies a focus on
socialization both with humans and with other dogs as well. Take the
time when you’re out on walks to meet the other dog owners in the
neighbourhood in order to introduce your pet to other dogs and of course
to your friends. |
