Your guide to finding and caring for a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in Flushing
A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel suits Flushing's co-ops and apartment blocks, since 13 to 18 pounds is easy to manage in a crowded building. In a Linden Hill six-story or a Murray Hill apartment, a Cavalier needs a couple of leashed walks a day and company most of the time. The paths around Kissena Lake make a good weekend outing, though Cavaliers that follow scents need that leash. Many hate long days alone, so this breed suits people who work from home or keep flexible hours.
Find your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
While we don't have enough dogs near Flushing, keep in mind that many rescues may offer transport.
F, 5 y., 796 miles
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
M, 7 mo., 796 miles
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Standard Poodle
F, 5 y., 796 miles
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Standard Poodle
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Spaniel
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Mixed Breed
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Miniature Poodle
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Dachshund
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a toy spaniel from England, revived in the 1920s after an American offered prize money for dogs resembling the long-nosed spaniels in portraits of Charles II. The AKC recognized the breed in 1995. Adults weigh about 13 to 18 pounds, with large dark eyes, long feathered ears and a silky coat in Blenheim, tricolor, ruby or black and tan.
Many Cavaliers are gentle, sociable and happy on a lap or a walk, and they often get along with children, other dogs and cats. That sweetness comes with serious health concerns, since nearly all develop mitral valve heart disease eventually, so adopters should plan for veterinary costs. The coat needs regular brushing, and dogs vary in energy and in how strongly they chase birds and squirrels.
Having a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in Flushing
Cavaliers are easy to live with, but they aren't low-maintenance in every way. Company, daily walks, coat care and heart and neurological risks matter most, and a Flushing home where someone is around much of the day suits them best.
Cavaliers tend to be affectionate and sociable, which suits Flushing's crowded sidewalks and busy lobbies, where a stranger or another dog is rarely a surprise. Many are sensitive and dislike long stretches alone. They're poor guard dogs, and some chase squirrels or birds, so dogs vary and a leash matters.
Plan on two 20 to 30 minute leashed walks plus indoor play. Flushing Meadows–Corona Park has an off-leash area during courtesy hours, before 9 a.m. and after 9 p.m., and Kissena Park offers leashed paths around its lake. Because heart disease is common, watch for unusual tiredness or coughing.
Most Cavaliers eventually develop mitral valve disease, and many have Chiari-like malformation, which can cause neck pain and scratching. Ear infections, dental disease and kneecap problems are also common. A veterinarian can listen for heart murmurs, so schedule regular heart exams, and keep the rabies vaccination current, as New York law requires.
A Cavalier's size suits Flushing's co-ops, condo towers and apartments, and a yard isn't necessary. In Broadway–Flushing's single-family houses, deed restrictions bar front-yard fences, so use a secure back yard or a leash. Cavaliers that follow scents shouldn't be trusted off leash near traffic.
| Expense | Typical cost | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Food | $20 to $45 per month | $240 to $540 |
| Pet insurance | $40 to $85 per month | $480 to $1,020 |
| Routine vet care | $200 to $400 per year | $200 to $400 |
| Other* | $584 to $1,434 per year | $584 to $1,434 |
| Estimated yearly total (after year one) | $1,504 to $3,394 | |
Other costs are estimates and vary with size, age and health.
* The $8.50 yearly New York City license for a spayed or neutered dog, flea, tick and heartworm prevention, dental care, grooming and baths, and toys and bedding.
Now that you know more, let’s find you a new best friend. These rescues and shelters below currently have Cavalier King Charles Spaniels available.
Queens has an active rescue community, and the dogs listed here come from shelters and rescue groups across the city area. Here are the rescues & shelters in the Flushing area where you can find Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and other dogs available for adoption.
Yes, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel usually does well in a Flushing apartment. At 13 to 18 pounds, it fits co-ops, condo towers and rentals comfortably. Plan on two daily walks and avoid long stretches alone, since many Cavaliers get lonely. Read a co-op's or lease's pet rules first, and remember NYC's three-month pet law can waive a no-pet clause.
Yes, if the dog rides in a bag or container carried so it doesn't bother other riders. The 7 train ends at Flushing–Main Street, and most Cavaliers fit a roomy carrier. Long Island Rail Road trains require a container that fits on your lap. Service animals are exempt, and buses follow the same container rule as the subway.
Yes, with care. Nearby LaGuardia Airport averages about 22 days a year at 90°F or higher, and July nights stay near 72°F, so walk early or late. The silky coat and the breed's heart risk make heat a real concern. Carry water, test pavement with your palm, and never leave a Cavalier in a car.
Flushing Meadows–Corona Park is the top pick, with an off-leash area before 9 a.m. and after 9 p.m. plus lawns near Meadow Lake for leashed strolls. Kissena Park's lake and Historic Grove suit relaxed walks, and the Kissena Corridor path heads toward Cunningham Park's fenced dog run. Cavaliers chase squirrels and birds, so keep the leash on outside off-leash hours.
Yes, New York City has no breed-specific ownership rules, so a Cavalier faces no ban or special permit. You'll need a city dog license, rabies vaccination and a leash of six feet or less. Pet shops in New York State can't sell dogs, so adoption is the route; browse the Cavaliers and similar small dogs listed on this page.
Only to outdoor dining areas, and only where the restaurant chooses to allow dogs. In New York City, pet dogs can't enter indoor dining rooms, and restaurants may limit dogs by size or breed. Outdoors, a Cavalier must stay leashed or carried, on the ground and within arm's reach. Food halls and malls are indoors, so they're off limits.
Plan on brushing several times a week and a bath every month or so, with extra care for the feathered ears, legs and tail. Flushing's damp seasons and winter salt mean towel-drying, wiping paws and checking ears. Grooming is counted in the roughly $584 to $1,434 a year of Other costs, which also cover dental care and prevention.
Yes, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed a moderate amount. Their silky, moderately long coat with feathering on the ears, legs and tail drops hair year-round, with heavier shedding seasonally. Brushing a few times a week removes loose hair and prevents tangles in the feathering. Sudden thinning or patchy hair loss can signal a skin or hormone problem worth a veterinary visit.
We have 1 rescue with Cavalier King Charles Spaniels available: Abandoned Angels Cocker Spaniel Rescue, Inc.. You can see every rescue with Cavalier King Charles Spaniels available in the list above these questions, or scroll to the top to see the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels near Flushing.
Expect roughly $1,500 to $3,400 a year for a Cavalier in Flushing, covering food, insurance, routine vet care and other yearly costs. Insurance and vet planning matter more than usual because of the breed's heart risks, and heart treatment isn't included in these ranges. Adoption fees appear on current listings.
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