Appearance: I am fearless and sporting in character, yet at the same time I am gentle and affectionate. Head: My skull is lightly rounded, but without a dome or peak; it should appear flat because of the high placement of my ears. Eyes: My Eyes should be Large, round and set well apart; the color a warm, very dark brown, giving a lustrous, limpid look. There should be slight cushioning under my eyes, which contributes much to the sweet, gentle expression characteristic of my breed. Nose: My nose should have a shallow stop, and the length from the base of the stop to tip of my nose should be at least 1 1/2 inches. My Nostrils should be well developed and the pigment uniformly black. Muzzle: My Muzzle should be well tapered; mouth level; lips well covering. Teeth: My teeth should be strong and even, preferably meeting in a scissor bite, although a level bite is permitted. Undershot mouths are greatly to be discouraged; it should be emphasized, however, that a slightly undershot bite in an otherwise well-balanced head with the correct sweet expression should not be penalized in favor of a level mouth with a plain or hard expression. Ears: My ears should be set high, but not close, on top of my head. Leather long, with plenty of silky feathering, and wide enough so that when I am alert, my ears fan slightly forward to frame my face. Neck: My neck should be fairly long, without throatiness, well enough muscled to form a slight arch at my crest. Set smoothly into my nicely sloping shoulders. Shoulders: My shoulders should be sloping back gently with moderate angulation, to give the characteristic look of my upper top class and presence. Body: My body is Short-coupled with ribs well sprung but not barrelled. My Chest moderately deep, leaving ample heart room. My Back level, leading into strong, muscular hind quarters. Slightly less body at my flank than at my last rib. Legs: My Forelegs should be straight and well under me, my bone moderate, and my elbows close to the sides. My Hind legs should be moderately muscled; stifles well turned; hocks well let down. My hind legs viewed from the rear, should parallel each other from the hock to the heel. My Pastern strong and feet compact with well cushioned pads. I should stand level on all four feet. Tail: My tail should be set so as to be carried level with the back. My Tail should be in constant, characteristic motion when I am in action. Docking: Docking is optional, but whether or not my tail is docked, it must balance my body. If docked, my tail must not be cut too short; two-thirds is the absolute minimum to be left on the body, and the tails of my broken-colored friends should always be docked to leave a white tip. Coat: My coat should be Long and silky and very soft to the touch; free from curl, though slight wave is permissible. Feathering on my ears, legs and tail should belong, and the feathering on the feet is a feature of my breed. Trimming: NO trimming of my coat is permitted. However, it is permissible, often desirable, to remove the hair growing between the pads and the underside of my foot. Size: I should stand at a Height of 12 to 13 inches at the withers; my weight, proportionate to my height, between 13 and 18 pounds. These are my ideal heights and weights; slight variations are permissible and I should not be penalized only in comparison with one of my friends in equal general appearance, type and quality. Colors: The following colors are the only ones that are acceptable: Blenheim: Rich chestnut markings well broken up on a pearly white ground. My ears must be red and the color evenly spaced on my head, with a wide white blaze between my ears, in the center of which is the much desired lozenge (diamond), or "Blenheim Spot". The lozenge is a unique and highly desirable, though not essential, characteristic of the Blenheim. Tricolor: Jet black markings broken up on a pearly white ground; with rich tan markings over my eyes, on my cheeks and on underside of my tail. Ruby: Whole-colored rich red. Black & Tan: Jet black with rich tan markings over my eyes, on my cheeks, inside my ears, on my chest, legs, and underside of my tail. It is important to remember that I can have one or more of the faults listed in the Standard, in moderation, and still be an over-all typical gay, elegant Cavalier. On the other hand, if I have bad temper or meanness They are not to be tolerated and shall be considered disqualifying faults. It is my typical gay temperament, combined with my true elegance and "royal" appearance, which are of paramount importance in my breed. |
CONTACT NUMBERS: (503) 851-1187 Tammy (503) 409-3491 Dave (503) 585-0102 Home & Fax cavalierkingpups@yahoo.com |
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