The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel small sporting spaniel that was once a great favorite of King Charles II. The breed fell from favor during the reign of King William, but was revived again late in the 18th century. The Cavalier is still popular with the royals and aristocracy. Despite the royal history, it does not matter if the owner is rich or poor, the Cavalier is a loving and affectionate companion. The places they most like to be are on your lap, on your bed, in your arms, and always by your side. Floors are only made for walking on to get to the sofa or bed...

The size of the Cavalier is excellent for living in either an apartment or a house. Most Cavaliers are around 15 pounds in weight. The standard calls for weight between 12 and 18 pounds. Whatever the size, the Cavalier should be a well proportioned, gay, sporty little dog.

The most appropriate phrase I have heard used to describe a Cavalier were the words "Love Sponge". That says it all, I think.

Cavaliers come in four colours, all of which are bred at Bloomfield:

•  Blenheim - "Rich chestnut markings well broken up, on pearly white ground. Markings evenly divided on head, leaving room between the ears for much valued lozenge mark or spot."

•  Ruby - "Whole colored rich red"

•  Tricolor - "Black and white well spaced, broken up, with tan markings over eyes, cheeks, inside ears, inside legs, and on underside of tail"

•  Black and Tan - "Raven black with tan markings above the eyes, on cheeks, inside ears, on chest and legs and underside of tail. Tan should be bright."