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A ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel sits on a rug beside a scratched leather chair, looking up with wide dark eyes. 10 / 26

A Ruby Cavalier Stands Next to One Very Scratched Armchair

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The ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel on the rug has the biggest, roundest eyes in the room, and she is aiming them straight upward. Right beside her is a leather armchair whose arm is cracked and scuffed with long scratch marks, and a gray blanket is draped over the top. Her silky ears hang in rich auburn waves, and her paws are tucked neatly on the patterned rug. A lamp glows on one side, a mug rests on a side table, and a pair of slippers sits in the back of the room.

Cavaliers are gentle, affectionate dogs who are known for wanting to stay close to their people. That sweet, clingy nature can sometimes lead to separation stress, and a dog that is left alone and bored may turn to chewing or scratching. Giving a Cavalier plenty of company, regular walks, and interesting toys can make a big difference. A dog bed or blanket near the family can help her feel secure, and a bit of training around furniture rules works best when it is calm and consistent. Talk to your vet if scratching or chewing seems to come from anxiety.

The chair may never be quite the same, but it is hard to imagine anyone staying cross with that face. She seems to be saying that it was an accident, and that she would never do such a thing. The scratches suggest otherwise, but the eyes are simply too sweet to argue with.

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