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{ FOR THE

OF PETS }

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

A CHERISHED BREED
STORY BY RICA KEENUM | PHOTOS BY ROB WILKERSON
They're cherished members of the family - humble, faithful, loving. Some
say they're heaven sent. Isn't " dog " just " god " spelled backward?
Kimberly Foreman certainly feels this way about her gentle lapdog, Lucy.
" She's been my rock and my salvation on many, many occasions, " Foreman
said. " When you have a dog and you live by yourself, your dog gets you through
a lot of things. "
Her devoted companion of 12 years lies near her feet, sprawled out and faintly
snoring. Foreman bends down to pick her up, then places the silky bundle on
her lap, explaining that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels were a favorite among
European royalty, their smooth heads the shape of a cupped palm.
The elegant pups have common features: their small size, mediumlength coats and tranquil, round eyes. Foreman describes the four color
combinations you'll see among the breed.
Black and tan, black and white, a solid ruby hue or Blenheim, with
shades of rich chestnut and pearly white. Some Blenheims have a
thumb-shaped chestnut dot on top of the forehead. " The queen's
thumbprint, " notes Foreman. It's the place where the royal hands
rested on the regal little heads of their companions. If there were

She's been my rock
and my salvation on
many, many occasions.
When you have a
dog and you live by
yourself, your dog
gets you through a lot
of things.
- Kimberly Foreman

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