Welcome to the Northern Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Society website.
We hope you will enjoy it.
Welcome to our website.
It is for anyone who would like to find out more about this wonderful Breed.
Here you will find information about the Society, our upcoming events and show results going back to 2003.
Our 2024 Championship Show is now open for entries
Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD)
Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD)
A new DNA Test is available to Cavaliers for Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease ((MMVD). The most common heart disease in Dogs and the CKCS.
A test kit, to take a Buccal Swab or blood, is available from Laboklin Laboratory.
A discount of 10% has been negotiated per test for members of the various Cavalier Clubs. Order forms are available from the link to the form below.
Detail on LABOKLIN (UK)| Genetic Diseases can be obtained from the attached link to their website with full details of this test and the disease.
Please note the current discount is only valid for samples received between 1 June and 31 August 2024. Please click the link to print and complete the form.
Royal Kennel Club Breed Standard
General Appearance
Active, graceful and well balanced, with gentle expression.
Characteristics
Sporting, affectionate, absolutely fearless.
Temperament
Gay, friendly, non aggressive; no tendency to nervousness.
