Sassy the Chiweenie at 6 months old—"Sassy is a very active puppy, who came to live with us at 7 weeks old. We have two 6-year-old Bichon mix dogs that just tolerate her. She likes to pick on our female. She is very head-strong but very smart. She does chew on everything. We have made sure she has a lot of chew toys. She is pretty skiddish to meet anyone, and barks at strangers. She does well on puppy pads -although she poops where ever she wants. (mainly on the carpet.) She is showing improvement on that as she gets older. Her favorite place to be is on my shoulders... (she thinks she's a cat.)" Sassy the Chiweenie at 6 months old—"Sassy is a very active puppy, who came to live with us at 7 weeks old. "Spots is a dappled brown/light brown Chiweenie. My 3½-–year-old daughter named him and when she said Spots, I said "You mean Spot." She said, "No mommy...he has more than one Spot!" She said it as if I was crazy. Spots is about 5 months old in this picture and very mischievous.

He has energy about 22 hours a day. He chews up everything and especially enjoys pooping and peeing on my carpet!! He also enjoys playing hide-and-seek when it is time for me to go to work. His ears used to hang down but they are up all the time now like a Chihuahua's. His body is more like a Dachshund's." Nestle, a Chiweenie at 11 months old—"Nestle (longhaired Chiweenie) loves to stand guard in the window. She loves to smell the air when the window is open and will "point" when people walk by. You can really see in this picture how tall she is for a Chiweenie!" Nestle the longhaired Chiweenie (longhaired Dachshund / Chihuahua hybrid) at 11 months old—"She is really unique! Moments before this picture, she used the couch as a napkin, like most dogs do! Her ears tend to get a lot of static, as you can see in this picture!" PP the Chiweenie at 6 years old—"PP is very smart, very sweet and lovable. Her favorite foods are ham and cheese. She is an absolute indoor dog.

Was really easy to potty train, goes on a newspaper or outdoors. She sleeps with me every night. I wouldn't have it any other way. She is the best dog ever! PP loves to snuggle!" Batman the Chiweenie as a puppy at 4 1/2 months old—"Batman is the son of my niece's dachshund. The father was mixed with Dachshund and Chihuahua. I just got him back from a family that we realize was not giving him the attention he needed. So he's a bit skittish. But after only a day he is attached to me, cannot leave the room with him. Long way to go, but I got time and patience." Batman the Chiweenie as a puppy at 4 1/2 months old "This is my Chiweenie at 1 and a half years old. His name is Hercules. We saw him at a friends' neighbor's home. The children that owned him at that time were grabbing him by his tail and throwing him around in the yard. It literally made us sick to watch. We immediately talked to the children's father to alert him to what was going on. He, to my astonishment, didn't care and actually asked if we wanted to buy the pup off of him.

We definitely were not expecting that response nor to own a dog. Thought it over for a moment, but realized if we didn't do this, the poor puppy would suffer more. That night we took the little guy home. It's been almost a year now and he has never been happier. He gets along great with my two cats and my new Aussie Shepherd. We were at the right place at the right time. You could say that Hercules was a blessing in disguise." Hercules the Chiweenie sleeping with the catDogs For Sale Smithers Chewbacca the Chiweenie at 6 years old—"Chewie is very loving, loyal,energetic,playfuland very smart. T-Shirt DykningHe loves to walk amd play fetch,he plays fetch with anything. Kohler Faucet Repair Home DepotAt 6yrs old hhis only quirk is,when we are at another's house, I have to be within 6 ft of him when it is time for him to eat.

He will look to make sure that I am there." Chewbacca the Chiweenie at 6 years old playing in his splash pool. Chewbacca the Chiweenie as a puppy with his toy Chewbacca the Chiweenie as a young puppy Chewbacca the Chiweenie puppy, shown here at 7 weeks old with his toys. He is full of energy. "Bernie is a 10-year-old Chiweenie. He is very lovable and is a survivor. I rescued him from one of my students. Grandpa was about to go throw him in the river! I took him home and have been smitten ever since. Bernie has survived 2 separate dog attacks, a Doberman and a Rottweiler. He loves his little "brother" Oscar, a Dachshund." Bella the Chiweenie (Chihuahua / Dachshund hybrid) at 10 months old Rosey the Chiweenie at 1 year old (Chihuahua / Dachshund hybrid) Rosey the Chiweenie at 1 year old (Chihuahua / Dachshund hybrid) Adopt a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Original function:flushing small birds, lapdog Average size of male:Ht: 12-13, Wt: 13-18

Average size of female:Ht: 12-13, Wt: 13-18 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dogs Available on Petfinder Right Now Watch Video About Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dogs Dogs 101: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Temperament The cavalier in many ways fits the bill as an ideal house pet. He is sweet, gentle, playful, willing to please, affectionate and quiet. He is amiable toward other dogs, pets and strangers. Outdoors, his spaniel heritage kicks in, and he loves to explore, sniff and chase. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Care The cavalier needs a fair amount of exercise every day, either in the form of a moderate walk on leash or a romp in a safe area. This is not a breed that should live outdoors. His long coat needs brushing every other day. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Health Major concerns: MVI, CHD Minor concerns: patellar luxation, entropion Occasionally seen: retinal dysplasia Suggested tests: cardiac, hip, knee, eye

Life span: 9-14 years Dogs Related to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Interested in the history of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog breed? As his name implies, the cavalier King Charles spaniel is derived from spaniel roots. The European toy dogs were probably the result of breeding small spaniels to Oriental toy breeds such as the Japanese Chin and perhaps the Tibetan spaniel. These Tudor lap dogs, known as "comforter spaniels," served as lap and foot warmers, and even surrogate hot-water bottles. In addition, they served the vital function of attracting fleas from their peoples' bodies! The toy spaniels became especially popular because they appealed to all members of the family. In the 1700s, King Charles II was so enamored with his toy spaniels that he was accused of ignoring matters of state in favor of his dogs. The dogs were so closely associated with him that they became known as King Charles spaniels. After his death, the Duke of Marlborough took over as the major advocate of the breed;

the red and white "Blenheim" color, which was his favorite, is named after his estate. The King Charles spaniel continued to grace the homes of the wealthy for generations, but with time a shorter-nosed dog was preferred. By the early 1900s, the few dogs that resembled the early members of the breed were considered to be inferior. A twist of fate occurred when a wealthy American, Roswell Eldridge, came to England and offered outlandish prize money for the best "pointed-nosed" spaniels, those most resembling the old type. Breeders bred their old-type dogs together in an effort to gain the prize, and in so doing, many came to appreciate the old type. Ironically, these dogs, named cavalier King Charles spaniels in honor of the "cavalier king," eventually outstripped their short-nosed counterparts in popularity, becoming one of the most popular breeds in England. They were slower to catch on in America, and many cavalier pet parents fought AKC recognition in an effort to control the problems that so often accompany popularity.