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ladies and Gentlemen let's talk about
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the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel a
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breed that looks like it just stepped
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out of a royal portrait but is more like
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a drama queen in a fur coat sure they're
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adorable but owning one of these little
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fluff balls is like signing up for a
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soap opera where the plot twists are all
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health related so here are 12 reasons
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why you should never own a King Charles
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Spaniel buckle up this is going to be a
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wild ride one health problems Galore
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first off let's dive into health issues
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cavaliere King Charles Spaniels are like
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ticking time bombs of medical problems
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they're prone to heart disease
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specifically mitro valve disease which
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affects nearly all of them by the time
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they hit 10 years old if you enjoy the
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thrill of unexpected vet bills and the
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suspense of waiting for test results
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then this breed is your
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jackpot two grooming nightmare next up
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is grooming those long luxurious ears
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they require more maintenance than a
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Hollywood Starlet you'll need to brush
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them regularly to prevent mats and
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Tangles if you thought your hair was
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difficult to manage after a bad weather
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day try wrestling with a Cavalier that
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thinks grooming time is
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playtime three stubbornness on
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steroids now let's talk about training
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if you think you can easily train a
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cavaliere King Charles Spaniel think
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again these pups can be as stubborn as a
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toddler refusing to eat their vegetables
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you'll find yourself repeating commands
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until your voice goes horse while they
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look at you like you just asked them to
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recite the entire works of Shakespeare
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four ear infection Central those floppy
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ears they're an open invitation for ear
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infections with all that fur trapping
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moisture and dirt your cavaliere could
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end up needing more ear cleaning than an
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opera singer needs vocal warm-ups if you
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enjoy the smell of dog ear wax mixed
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with a hint of mildew then welcome
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aboard five eye problems let's not
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forget those big Soulful eyes they come
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with baggage Cavaliers are prone to eye
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conditions like cataracts and dry eye
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syndrome you'll be spending more time at
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the vet than at the dog park if you want
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to keep those peepers healthy six
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digestive dilemmas these little fluff
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balls can have sensitive stomachs that
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turn dinner time into an episode of
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Survivor one wrong bite and it's game
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over diarrhea City if you enjoy
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surprises in the form of cleanup Duty
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then this breed will keep you on your
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toes seven short lifespan
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concerns sadly Cavaliers don't always
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have the longest lifespans due to their
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genetic predispositions to various
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health issues you might find yourself
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saying goodbye sooner than expected a
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heart-wrenching reality for any pet
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commitment let's talk money owning a
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel can be
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expensive between grooming costs vet
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bills and special diets due to health
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issues your wallet will feel lighter
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than air if budgeting isn't your strong
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suit maybe consider adopting a rock
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instead nine the drama
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Factor finally let's discuss drama
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owning a Cavalier is like living with a
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diva who demands attention at all hours
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of the day and night they'll whine when
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they want something be it food playtime
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or just some good old-fashioned belly
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rubs 10 energy overload while Cavaliers
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are known for their friendly demeanor
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they also come packed with energy they
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need regular exercise or they'll turn
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your living room into a demolition Zone
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if you prefer a couch potato companion
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who enjoys Netflix marathons with you
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look elsewhere 11 socialization
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King Charles Spaniels can be quite
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Territorial and aloof with strangers if
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you're hoping for a social butterfly
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that greets guests with wagging tailes
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and kisses you might want to reconsider
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instead you'll get a little lion
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guarding its Castle good luck explaining
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that to your friends 12 obesity concerns
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let's not forget about obesity Cavaliers
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love food as much as they love attention
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and that can lead to some serious weight
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issues if you're not careful a chubby
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Cavalier is not only less active but
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also more prone to health problems down
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the line in conclusion while cavaliere
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King Charles spaniels may look adorable
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with their floppy ears and friendly
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demeanor owning one is akin to adopting
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a high maintenance toddler who never
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grows up so unless you're ready for an
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adventure filled with grooming battles
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and vet visits Galore maybe just admire
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these Furry Friends From Afar thank you
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for listening remember sometimes it's
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better to let sleeping dogs lie
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especially if they're Cavalier King
