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, small so needed less food, cuddly, small so easier to groom, hybrid vigor (not as many health problems as dachshunds), intelligent and easy to train, good with kids, very long lived<br><br>Cons: small dog syndrome (would go after larger dogs), teeth need daily brushing (common with small dogs, not necessary with large ones), barks a lot, sheds, probably not safe with smaller pets (both breeds are hunters/ratters)<br><br>Jojo spent 17 years with us before she passed. Chihuahuas can be quite long lived, and Jojo definitely got that part of her heritage. This means chiweenies can make great pets for kids to grow up with. They will slow down significantly at the end of their lives and frequently develop arthritis or something else. Poor Jojo was getting cataracts and had asthma at the end of her life, but by then she was mainly keeping Mom and Dad company. Great dog experience.){kind=link}
![](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://rpcdn.rightpet.com/Thumbnail/BreedReviewsPhotos/162015_0351190721735DogBreed_BettyVerdure.JPG&media=https://rpcdn.rightpet.com/Thumbnail/BreedReviewsPhotos/162015_0351190721735DogBreed_BettyVerdure.JPG&description=As I understand it, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels were bred to be lap dogs. Their "instinct drive" is to sit on your lap. I've seen this in action. Once you create a lap by sitting down in my parents living room, Hannah will immediately try to sit with you. If you are sitting in the reading chair, she feels that you MUST be accompanied by her. It's clearly her mission in life. Since my parents (both grandparents now) do a lot of sitting these days, Hannah is their perfect dog. She also doesn't shed, doesn't bark too much, and gets along pretty well with the other dog. She's small, her fur is silky and pleasant to pet, and all she wants to do is sit next to you. As a bonus, they look kind of goofy: they have apple heads, googly eyes, and feathers (long hairs) on their feet. Sometimes this means they don't make much traction with the floor. So, if you're looking for an aristocratic, faintly ridiculous looking companion animal, I really can't recommend CKC Spaniels enough. You'll be in the company of kings, queens, William F. Buckley, and a bunch other wealthy folks.){kind=link}