the cavalier king charles spaniel is a generally healthy breed with an average lifespan of 9-14 years. at the end of the article, we have also included a description of what you can do at home to keep your charlie looking and feeling her best. cavalier king charles spaniels are susceptible to bacterial and viral infections — the same ones that all dogs can get — such as parvo, rabies, and distemper. some of these parasites can be transmitted to …

we will also look at what characteristics are needed to be a good therapy dog and the 15 breeds that best match these that, therefore, are best suited to this type of work. dogs that are highly trainable make the best therapy dogs as they are required to learn new things. therapy dogs need to be aware of their size and strength and they need to know how to engage in a gentle manner. therapy dogs are often called to …