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    Are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels easy to train?
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS
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    Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
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    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels love to please, which makes them keen to learn. If you use the right methods (reward-based training), they learn quickly and have fun while doing so.
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    Do Cavalier King Charles Spaniels need a lot of exercise?
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS
    Veterinarian
    Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
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    They require a moderate amount of exercise. They are prone to weight gain, so insufficient activity can lead them to become overweight. However, they are not a working breed that needs to be on the go all day long.
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    Do Cavalier King Charles Spaniels bark a lot?
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS
    Veterinarian
    Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
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    Cavaliers aren't known for excessive barking. When they get plenty of exercise and mental stimulation, it's unlikely they will disturb the neighborhood by barking.
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    What health problems do Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have?
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS
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    Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
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    Sadly, this delightful breed are over-represented when it comes to some serious health conditions. These include mitral valve disease (leading to heart failure) and two neurological conditions (syrinmgomyelia and Chiari-like malformation) which cause great pain and are disabling.
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