Appearance of the Cavottish
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| These cute dogs have a barrel-shaped body and short legs. In general, this breed will have a black coat with white patches and brown feet. They usually have a lot of facial hair. Some other characteristics of this breed will vary with each individual, as they may take on different traits from their parents. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are small dogs with gentle faces and calm personalities. They have a kind of gentle look on their faces due to the padding under their beautiful eyes. Their ears are long, silky and feathered, and their coat is wavy. Feathers can also be found on their legs, feet and chest. Scottish Terriers are compact and have short legs. Their faces are long and bearded, and bushy eyebrows cover their wide, piercing eyes. They have small, pointed ears that are erect and very high on the head. This breed has large muzzles and a black nose with jaws that meet in a scissor bite. Their chests are broad and the toplines level. Their short, tapering tails point straight up. |
Temperament of the Cavottish
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| The temperament of the Cavottish will vary between that of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Scottish Terrier. This breed will be cheerful, loyal, courageous, intelligent and independent. They are friendly pets with family and friends, but can be wary of strangers. For this reason, they will bark at people they don't know and make great watchdogs. Cavottish performance around children varies from individual to individual. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel gets on quite well with children, but the Scottish Terrier does not and so it depends on the trait they develop, as well as how they are raised. Because of their independence and stubbornness, it can sometimes be difficult to train this breed. Obedience training will require constant effort, and the owner will have to prove that he is the leader of the pack. All dogs must be properly trained and socialized, however difficult this may be, to create calm, confident animals that will respect and obey you as their owner. |
Needs and activities of the Cavottish
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| These dogs love to swim and are very playful. They are active indoors and can live happily in any home, including apartments. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels often develop anxiety, especially if they don't get out enough to experience the outdoors. Therefore, take them for a walk every day. You should give the Cavottish between 30 and 45 minutes of exercise every day. However, some dogs may need more or less, depending on the individual. |
Maintenance of the Cavottish
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| These dogs shed a lot and will need regular coat care, such as periodic trimming and daily brushing. The coat of this breed can be different, as they can take on the coat of either parent. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a low-maintenance dog and should be brushed several times a week to keep the coat clean, shiny and tangle-free. They should be bathed if necessary, which may be more often than others as they are quite active and adventurous outdoors. These dogs don't require trimming, but some owners choose to trim the fur around the feet to keep them clean. Scottish Terriers can be more difficult to groom and will need weekly brushing. Use a dog glove, a stiff brush and a wide-tooth face comb, as well as scissors. Bathe them as needed, but not too often, as this can irritate and dry out their skin. Their coats will need trimming once every eight weeks if you choose to keep their fur short, or several times a year if you keep them longer. They can also react badly to flea bites and should be brushed with a flea comb. All dogs need to have their teeth brushed every day, or at least two or three times a week. Clean your dog's ears once a week and trim his nails once or twice a month. |
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