#KING CHARLES BICHON FRISE SKIN#
They are will chew and scratch themselves if not groomed well and this can cause skin infections and conditions. They are also very prone to ear infections so paying a lot of attention to their ears is imperative. Severe matting can lead to a hematoma in their ears. The coat of the Bichon Frise can easily become matted if not brushed or combed every day. It can be severe enough to cause lameness in the dogs leg, but fortunately it can be managed with an anti-inflammatory or even surgery. This condition affects toy breeds, occuring when the kneecaps slip out of place.
Other health problems which the Cavalier might have to contend with will be luxating patella as well as eye issues. The vet will evaluate your pet's condition and lifestyle before making a recommendation. A veterinary cardiologist may need to be called in to recommend some kind of medical intervention. Dogs as young as 4 years of age can develop a murmur from a leaking mitral valve.Ĭongestive heart failure develops, your dog has a chronic cough and lacks stamina. One of these is the mitral valve and it can leak over time resulting in a heart murmur. The heart as 4 chambers and each chamber has a one-way valve to keep blood from flowing backward. It is also why these dogs make such splendid companions for the elderly as well as being a good choice for therapy dogs.Ĭavaliers are generally fairly healthy dogs but they are prone to mitral valve disease which can lead to heart failure. The Cavalier loves to be active but he also loves to be quietly lying next to his owner. He is intelligent and responds well to training and socialization, turning him from a playful puppy into a relaxed, obedient adult dog.
They adapt quickly to different environments and will be happy in the city or in the country, so long as his owner is with him and meters out lots of love and attention. He makes an excellent pet for children as well and gets on well with other pets in the home too. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is affectionate, playful and eager to please.
The coat comes in many different colors so you will find the popular rich red shade with white, he can be black and tan or even tri-color. He has floppy ears, and with this Spaniel breed the tail is generally left long and feathery. He is known for his long, silky coat which is fairly straight and feathery. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small to medium sized dog wih its height being 31 – 33cm and its weight being 5 – 8 or 9 kg. Today there are 4 separate breeds believed to be descended from the original Bichon/Tenerife breeds – the Bichon Frise, the Bichon Bolognaise, the Maltese and the Havanese. In 1976, the Bichon Frise came to Australia, imported by Harry and Margaret Begg who oversaw the growth of the breed there. By 2001 the Bichon Frise, J.R., won the Westminster Dog Show. They entered the non-sporting group of the AKC in 1973. The Bichon Frise came to the United States for the first time in 19554 and was admitted to the American Kennel Club Stud Book in 1972. Under this name the breed was admitted to the Societe Centrale Canine stud book in October of 1934. The name Bichon Frise kept the Bichon heritage and added “curly” the meaning of Frise. Then the president of the Federation Cynoloqique Internationale presented a new name for the breed based on its characteristics. The popularity of the breed at this time is heavily attributed to “The Adventures of TinTIn”, by Herge, which featured a small, white, fluffy fox terrier. In the early 20th century, the Societe Centrale Canine, the National Kennel Club of France, adopted the breed’s official standard – while they were still known as both the Bichon and the Tenerife. They also worked with organ grinders and assisted the blind.
In the late 19th century in France the breed fell out of popularity and became street dogs and circus and fair dogs. During the Renaissance and after the French fell in love with the breed while the Spanish continue to enjoy their presence. Later in the 14th century they we discovered again by Italian sailors who returned them to Europe where they lived in the courts of the nobility. Prior to the 14th century the Spanish probably brought them to the Canary Islands. These early dogs were friendly and happy and because of this, sailors carried them with them on their ships and even bartered them for supplies. It was descended from the poodle breeds crossed with either the water spaniels or the Barbet. The original Spanish dog – the Bichon – was a water – sailing dog. Later specific trait development occurred in France to give us the lap dog Bichon Frise that we know today. Contrary to the myths and many of the tales of the history of the Bichon Frise, the breed was originally developed in Spain.
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