Golden Cavalier Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Golden Cavalier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Gentle
Social
Kind
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Trustworthy
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Golden Cavalier dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Golden Cavalier. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

United States

Golden Retriever and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

2000s

Brown

Black
Brown

Fawn
White
Red

The coat of a Golden Cavalier falls in the medium length category.

Wavy

A Golden Cavalier can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Golden Cavaliers are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Golden Cavalier is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Glaucoma
Skin Allergies
Hypothyroidism

Physical Examination
Radiographs

Golden Cavalier have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Golden Cavaliers dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Go to Park, Play keep away, Tug-of-war, Nap, Chase, Fetch, High Five, Off-leash, Walk, Train, Run, Chew

Golden Cavaliers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Cavalier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Cavaliers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Golden Cavalier is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Ideally, Golden Cavalier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 40-45 pound (18 - 20 kg) Golden Cavalier feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Golden Cavalier is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Cavalier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

The Golden Cavalier is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

A Golden Cavaliers typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Golden Cavaliers are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Golden Cavaliers are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Golden Cavaliers are very friendly around strangers.

The Golden Cavalier is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Golden Cavalier is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Golden Cavalier dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.