Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed description - see AKC for detailed standard
life span 13-15 years
Photo - Rosie
Bred by Windemere Kennels
Breed problems can be both inherited or diseases and disorders seen frequently in a breed and mode of inheritance unknown. Both are listed.
Breed problemsSubluxated patella
Monorchdism and cryptorchidism
Progressive retinal atrophy
Retinal dysplasia
Diabetes Mellitus
Fly biting syndrome
Cataract
Corneal dystrophy
Distichiasis
Entropion
Femoral artery occlusion
Hypothyroidism
Keratitis sicca
Microphthalmia
Thymic atrophy:Cavaliers often have heart valve problems and the majority of them are probably being treated for chronic heart failure by the time they are twelve years old. M.R.
Cavaliers also seem to be prone to degenerative joint disease and we have seen some spinal problems in them, as well.M.R.
This page was last edited 04/29/08
