Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Genetically Dominant and Recessive Traits
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
Dominant Traits
Head: Low-set ears, long ears, long head, wide ear leather, dark eyes, correct bite, black nose, short face
Body: Sternum, deep chest, straight topline, high tail-set, good spring of rib, heavy bone, compact foot, short coat, weight, body height, poor shoulder angulation, short and choppy gait
Mental: Intelligence, shyness and/or dominant temperament
Recessive Traits
Head: Large skull size, short ears, fine skull, light eyes, bulging eyes, overshot or undershot bite
Body: Good shoulder angulation, good stifle angulation, long and reaching gait, low tail-set, no feathering on tail, kinked tail, long coat, longer and straight legs (correlates with light bone)
Mental: Lack of intelligence, mild or non-aggressive temperament
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