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HINTS ON
FINDING A CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is probably one of the most
charming, loving dogs around. They are a moderately active dog, but are
inclined to become couch potatoes, so must be made to exercise daily as they
get older.
The Cavalier is a toy spaniel and should be in the size range
of 12-18 lbs when adults. They come in four colours: Blenheim (red and white);
Tri-colour (white and black on body with tan markings); Ruby and Black &
Tan. All colours are equally delightful in temperament.
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The Cavalier is a
relatively healthy breed. However they are inclined to certain health problems,
such as mitral valve disease (heart), luxating patellas, certain type of eye
problems. One should always check with the breeder for information regarding
health issues.
This breed is easy to care for needing little to no
professional grooming, but it should be noted that they do shed.
First
decide that this is the breed for you. Check out resources such as books on the
Cavalier or check out some of the online sites provided by the various Cavalier
King Charles Spaniel clubs worldwide.
Click Here for
Breeders Listing
USA
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club,
USA
American Kennel Club
American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Club
UK
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Great
Britain
Eastern Counties Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Society and other Regional
Clubs
http://www.cavaliers.co.uk
FRANCE
http://www.cena.asso.fr
SWEDEN
http://www.cavaliersallskapet.net
AUSTRALIA
Sydney Cavalier
Club
SECRETARY Ms. Rosemary Duffy,
2 Cudgee Close, Baulkham Hills, NSW, 2153 Australia Tel. +61 2 9620-5758
or for information Jeanie Montford
Elvenhome@bigpond.com
NEW ZEALAND
North Island - New
Zealand
Tiki CKCS Club - Secretary: Mrs Elaine Maisey, 5 Stanford Street, Albany,
Auckland 1310. Ph 64-9-415 4146.
elaine.m@xtra.co.nz .
President - Mrs Denise Bell Ph
64-9-424 7642
East Coast CKCS Club - Secretary: Mrs Judy Tonkin, 50 Dover
Road, Flaxmere, Hastings 4201. Ph 64-6-879 5974.
Its_Flash@xtra.co.nz
President - Mrs Judith
McKay
dewkrest@xtra.co.nz
Central C&KCS Club - Secretary: Mr Bill Murdoch, 702
Moonshine Road, Pauatahanui, R.D., Wellington 6250. Ph 64-4-527 7007.
President: Mrs Anne Dobie
dobiesan@paridise.net.nz
South Island New
Zealand
Canterbury CKCSClub -Secretary: Mrs Karen Christie 181 Kingsford Street
Christchurch
wayne.karen@actrix.co.nz
President - Mrs Jeanette
Higgins
shirley@holidayshoppe.co.nz
Otago
Southland CKCS Club - Secretary: Mrs Lyn Ryalls - 22 Vulcan Road, Waldronville,
Dunedin
allyn@ihug.co.nz
President - Jocelyn Walker
jossw@xtra.co.nz
For up to
date show results and information on the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in the
UK go to http://www.cavaliers.co.uk
The following magazine is also
available:
The Royal Spaniels, the
only professional publication on the King Charles Spaniels world-wide.
Subscriptions $45 (U.S./Canada) and $60 foreign (add $20 for air mail). Editor,
Miss Michael Allen, 14531 Jefferson Street, Midway City, CA 92655. (714)
893-0053
http://www.petgalaxy.com/royalspaniels/index.html
Going to a dog show is helpful. This will let you
see the breed in person and talk to various breeders.
Talk to professional groomers, boarding kennel
operators and veterinarians about your breed choice.
Always go to a reputable breeder.
A reputable breeder is usually someone interested in
bettering their breed. They are concerned with the soundness, health and
temperament of the dogs that they are producing. They will be willing to
discuss both the good points and the bad points of the Cavalier with you. They
will be willing to spend time answering your questions and concerns both before
and after they have sold you a dog. Be prepared to ask questions. Also be
prepared for the breeder to want to know about you and your home situation. A
conscientious breeder will want to know where their puppy is
going.
Be careful of the
breeder that has a multitude of breeds available for sale or that breeder that
always has a puppy available. Some of the best breeders are those who only have
one or two litters a year. These are quite often the breeders that put a lot of
time and planning into each litter.
Don't expect to get your puppy that day. It is better to wait for
that perfect puppy. Occasionally a reputable breeder may have a puppy available
immediately, but that is more luck of the draw. If you are looking for a
Cavalier as a pet expect to sign some form of a non-breeding contract or
spay/neuter contract. This is fairly standard from the better breeders. Some of
the less than ethical breeders may try to sell pet puppies on what is called
breeding terms. Before you get involved in this situation be very sure that it
is something that you want to do.
Occasionally a reputable breeder will have a nice show puppy that
they are unable to keep themselves and will offer it to you. If you are looking
for a pet that you do not wish to breed make this very clear to the breeder. A
reputable breeder will accomodate you and sell you another puppy or help you
find another breeder that has a pet available.
Taken from the
CavalierSearch@egroups.com newsletter, written by Anne Marie Rasmussen,
Rhiannon Cavaliers)
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