Cavalier King Charles Spaniel — cost & care
Affectionate, gentle, graceful. Small toy dog.
A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel costs roughly $29,200 over its lifetime (12–15 years), or about $1,910/year: ~$320 food, ~$690 insurance, ~$450 routine vet, ~$200 grooming. Purchase price runs $1,000–$3,500.
📍 Costs in USD (United States) — see this breed in another country.
1.4cups of food / day (~10.7 lb/mo)
1.9cups of water / day
13.5 yraverage lifespan (12–15)
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A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel eats ~10.7 lb/month. Shop small-breed foodFull cost breakdown
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Purchase (one-off) | $1,000–$3,500 |
| Food / year | $320 (1.4 cups/day) |
| Pet insurance / year | $690 (est.) |
| Routine vet / year | $450 |
| Grooming / year | $200 |
| Supplies & misc / year | $250 |
| Total annual | $1,910 |
| Lifetime total | $29,200 |
Breed stats
| Size | Small |
| Avg weight | 16 lb |
| Height | 12–13 in |
| Lifespan | 12–15 yrs |
| Group | Toy |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Temperament & care
| Energy | 3/5 |
| Trainability | 4/5 |
| Good with families | 5/5 |
| Apartment-friendly | 5/5 |
| Shedding | 3/5 |
| Grooming need | 3/5 |
| Barking | 3/5 |
Common health conditions
- Mitral valve disease (heart)
- Syringomyelia
- Hip dysplasia
- Eye conditions
How we calculate: food cost = breed weight → vet RER/MER calorie formula → cups/day → US food-price average. Insurance = NAPHIA US average adjusted by breed health-risk tier and size. Estimates — verify with your vet and insurer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel cost per year?
About $1,910 a year — roughly $320 food, $690 insurance, $450 vet and $200 grooming.
What is the lifetime cost of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
Around $29,200 across its 12–15-year lifespan, including purchase and first-year setup.
How much does a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel eat?
About 1.4 cups of food a day (~10.7 lb per month).
How much water should a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel drink?
About 1.9 cups of water a day — verify with your vet for your animal.
Is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel hypoallergenic?
No — the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel sheds and is not considered hypoallergenic.