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he will also share himself among a family. He will enjoy being active and going for long walks, or he will content himself with shorter outings and puttering around in the yard if his owners are getting on in years. In all my years breeding Cavaliers, I have never known anyone to whom I’ve sold a puppy change from this breed to another. They

may add a second breed, but always stick with a Cavalier no matter what!

Town and country

The Cavalier is a dog you can take anywhere. He will be equally at home in a country mansion or a city apartment, as long as he has a cozy bed—or preferably a sofa—to call his own. His exercise needs de-

pend on your own. It is pos- sible to keep a small dog in a home that has no yard, al- though you will need to be very conscientious about taking your Cavalier out several times a day so that his toileting needs are met. Living with other animals The Cavalier is a sociable little dog and enjoys the company of other dogs, particularly his own kind. This is a breed that is highly collectible, and Cavaliers are perfectly happy to live in mini packs. Although the Cavalier is bred down from sporting spaniels, he does not have a strong hunting instinct. This is probably because

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