Exceptionally gentle and sweet-natured cross — the Cavalier's legendary temperament and the Cocker's affectionate warmth combine to produce one of the most reliably sweet-natured small spaniels available
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club USA and American Spaniel Club both maintain health testing standards that responsible Cockalier breeders reference
Moderate exercise needs suitable for suburban and urban American families
Sociable, gentle, and consistently positive with children — the temperament prediction from these two parent breeds is among the most reliable in the designer cross market
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel parent carries one of the most serious hereditary disease profiles in any AKC breed: MVD (mitral valve disease) affects nearly all Cavaliers by age 10; CM/SM is prevalent; these risks are partially diluted but not eliminated in the cross
Buyers must insist on the full Cavalier health testing protocol — no shortcuts are acceptable given the MVD stakes
Both spaniel coats require professional grooming every 6-8 weeks; ear maintenance is significant given both breeds' pendant ears
Strong scent drive from the Cocker spaniel heritage requires secure environments