Can a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel go Hiking?

[CrystalJ]

I have been doing a lot of research on this breed but haven't met one, my question for anyone who owns this breed is would they make good hiking companions? I know that people usually think of bigger dogs for hiking but I know that these were bred for birds originally. I was hiking a fourteener last week and I saw a cocker spaniel and was amazed that it made it up on its own. Does a cavalier have the same endurance? Could I take it on short jogs, like 3 miles jogs? Any info from people who own these or have experience with them is helpful thanks!

 

[Katrice]

Although he's born to be a companion, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel retains the sporty nature of his spaniel ancestors. If he's not sitting on a lap or getting a belly rub, nothing makes him happier than to flush a bird and then attempt to retrieve it. One of the largest of the toy breeds, he's often as athletic as a true sporting breed and enjoys hiking, running on the beach, and dog sports such as agility, flyball and rally. Some have even shown their prowess as hunting dogs. The more restful members of the breed find success as family friends and therapy dogs