Thoughts on Cavaliers

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Hopefully wont need to think about this for a few years yet but want to explore various breed options. Have always had ESS and/or IWS, currently have 2 springers and a jrt. OH and I both early 50s and still enjoying long walks with all 3 together. Ideally we would like to stick with 2 dogs as we get older and all things being equal we should end up with just the jack at some point. The little guy comes out with us in the lorry and absolutely loves his "job", walks along with horse and hubby and is extremely helpful when we have a fry up after riding :) With all this in mind we have been thinking about smaller breeds for our next dog and having never thought about anything other than springers, finding it really difficult to even narrow it down. We want to be able to take it out with us and Arch in the lorry so it needs to be a sensible size to fit in. We have both decided we quite like the idea of a Cav, they look like fun, active little dogs but dont know anything about them. We dont want another terrier, there will never be another one like Arch and we really dont want to risk terrierist scraps :( So folks, does a Cav sound like it would fit in, country home, left for 4 hours a day most weekdays, off lead walking in fields and woodland and of course, being a lorry dog :) Any other breeds that sound like good contenders. Sadly I am quite drawn to some of the really cute crosses with silly names but I absolutely refuse to pay twice the price just because they are made up from 2 breeds.
 
A cavalier will fit into absolutely any lifestyle you want to offer - they are incredibly tough adaptable little dogs if they are treated properly, although they can also be cute little lapdogs as well!

Be prepared for an absolute tirade about how unhealthy they all are.... suffice to say, pick your breeder well. My mum has bred/shown the breed for around 35 years, hers regularly live to 14 or 15 being fit and healthy throughout their lives, yes there are genetic problems if you go to a backyard/unscrupulous breeder but not if you go to a responsible breeder.

I would say that they are expensive though!
 
LOL yes, she is most definitely one of those old battleaxes who are stalwarts of the breed :D :D But she doesn't breed much nowadays I'm afraid - one litter a year at the very most (usually less often) and there is always a waiting list before the puppies are born.
 
I have rehomed two, awaiting a third tomorrow. They are expensive to buy as puppies, but there are some adults needing homes. They are so appealing they are sometimes bought by people who don't understand a dogs needs, then find they don't have the time. They are really nice happy friendly dogs - and although the less scrupulous breeders (inc puppy farms) do nothing to eradicate health issues, mine have been relatively ok - and the one who is no longer with us was ex puppy farm bitch and got to age 11 (at least). I treat mine as dogs - lots of people dress them up and pamper them, but mine are encouraged to go out in the rain without coats on and come to the yard in the mud.
If you fancy rehoming, go to the breed society rescue.
 
Lev, you gotta love a battleaxe, I know several. Nice to see 2 positive replies though. Will definitely do a bit of research into the breed and see how we get on. Jill, I love the idea of rehoming an older dog but my heart always leads me to a pup so I only have myself to blame if I run into problems.
 
Just remembered I had this from last time I visited....got to love a cavalier puppy.... :)

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You can stop that straight away!! No puppy pictures allowed on this thread :) Its a blummin good job those are old pics, Id have me deposit down on that little pink tum straight away!
 
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