Do Cavaliers take a lot of grooming?

To stay pretty - yes! A pet Cavalier should be groomed daily with a brush and comb to untangle knots in their long hair, and to remove any dust and dirt. Because the long hair is found on their ears, chest, belly, tail and behind their legs it is prone to becoming dirty and greasy very quickly. Normal activities like eating, playing and going to the bath room all contribute to soiling the hair. A Cavalier doesn't usually require a daily bath, but may need spot cleanings between weekly shampoos in order to stay clean. Frequent grooming will also keep the coat looking shiny and healthy, and take the dead hair out so it is not shed elsewhere. Toe nails should be clipped regularly, ears cleaned, and teeth must be brushed frequently as un-brushed teeth encourage the frequency and earlier onset of mitral valve disease (MVD).  more