Do Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Smell?

Some dogs seem to have a “scent” to them that you can’t eliminate no matter how hard you try. Do Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Smell? Fortunately not, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is easy to keep clean and smelling fresh.

Help! My Cavalier King Charles Spaniels has an Unpleasant Odour

They certainly shouldn’t have a bad smell and if they do, there is likely something wrong.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel does not have exceptionally long hair which makes it easier to keep your dog clean and well groomed. These dogs are small enough to fit in a good sized sink or a bathtub so you can clean them at home regularly.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels will need to have a bath periodically. The bathing schedule depends on your dog’s diet. If fed a raw diet, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel can be left 5-6 weeks between baths. If you are feeding your dog kibble it is best to give her a bath every 2-3 weeks.

Also, if you feed your dog kibble or canned food you will also want to watch her teeth and make sure they are kept clean. Brushing your Cavalier’s teeth daily can help maintain oral health and ensure that she does not have bad breath. Most dogs will get used to having their teeth brushed once you have been doing it for a short period of time.

Another thing to keep an eye on is your Cavalier’s anal glands as Cavaliers are susceptible to anal sac disease.

The anal sac is what Cavaliers use to produce their scent for territorial markers and at times it may become infected.

If you keep the area clean you can avoid a nasty infection and the smell that comes along with it.

You can use a damp wipe to clean the area after a bowel movement and ensure that there is no stool caught in the hair surrounding the area.

Keeping your dog clean any time she comes in from outside will help to avoid medical issues which may cause your Cavalier to stink if not taken care of.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels can also get ear infections which may cause them to have an odour.

Inflammation of the ear canal is called otitis externa and is common in this breed because of their long ears. Dogs who suffer this condition may have a waxy or bloody discharge and it can be painful and odorous.

Chronic ear infections in the breed can be attributed the shape of the ear itself as well as genetics.

There is no way of knowing which puppies may be a carrier of genes causing otitis externa but regular visits to the vet can help keep your dog in top health.

Do Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Smell? No, they shouldn’t do

Other than a wet dog coming in from a play session in inclement weather, your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel should not emit a foul odour.

If you are noticing an odour that you cannot eliminate by bathing your dog and grooming her, you should book a visit to the veterinarian to ensure your dog is healthy and does not have an extraneous health problem causing her to smell bad.