Cavacazz

Good question and a difficult one to answer... a breeder who had Cavs from the late 60s told me that they did not know what Mitral Valve was in the early days and there was not a "test" available back then.... She also told me that none of her dogs died at a young age....she had dogs who lived into their mid teens. So I guess as the technology was not in place back then it is hard to say

I have been owned by Cavaliers for over 20 years...my Cavs have lived long and healthy lives...I recently lost my special dog at the age of 12 years and 11 months...she had a stroke (geriatric murmur at 12 sp). Her Mother died at the age of 13 years one month from Cancer (clear heart sp)and her Mother died in her sleep at 15 years from causes unknown (clear heart Vet). I also have a male who will be 12 next month...he developed a murmur at age 7, aside from being a skinny old man he is active and happy. There are issues that can affect all mammals, how many people over the age of 60 do you know who are not on any medication? Think about that for a moment.... as 10 in dogs is about equal to 65 in humans. The International Protocol for MVD is clear at five. As a mere breeder I try to have as healthy a bloodline as I possibly can, sometimes Mother Nature takes a hand and deals some cruel blows....we cannot control that, but we can control our the choice of dogs in our breeding programmes. There are healthy Cavaliers out there, you need to look in the right places :)

I really like Percy as it is very British and aren't Cavaliers VERY British No offense... The name "Charlie" , although cute for a Cavalier is EXTREMELY common and everyone who names their Cav "Charlie" thinks it is unique A bit like Rough coated Collies named Lassie :D

Same thing happened to my girl...came into season in June and a month later in mid July....This was her third season. Hopefully she will have a proper season in January as I would really love for her to have her first Litter...will be watching her from now on until she comes in ! This is what my girl did on her last season. It was her second season, her first season was text book. She is due in again in either Dec or Jan (last season started in June and then again in July). I am hoping to mate her this season. Leanne

Same :laugh: Mine had nothing left to drop at that stage! That was at the height of her "naked summer" look as her puppies were born in September.

No way would I get my Cav girls back in the ring within six months....the tail takes the longest, my dogs are fed the best, so nutrition is not an issue with them...they just seem to give EVERYTHING to their babies.

Very cute, all the best with her My 2011 hopeful has absolutely exceeded all of my expectations, and will be having a very well deserved break in 2012. All going well I should have a new bundle of fluff ready to debut at the NYE shows I also have a bundle of gorgeous white fluff heading my way :D and planning to debut second week of January! Pictures soon hopefully! OOOH How exciting !!! ;)

Here is my "Rising Star"...."Peyton" aka Kahleyvale Florentine Magic. :D Her half brother and sister are currently No 1 Rising Star Cavalier Male and Female in Qld 2011 and their Daddy was also No 1 Rising Star when he was a Puppy

Thank you all...you are wonderful!!!! I can sleep tonight now :p Until I have to start stuffing envelopes with numbers that is Thanks again!

Hi all.....I am co-ordinationg a dog section at an Ag show for the first time....The helpers have asked me how big I would like the rings...and No...they wouldn't accept from me to there, they want to know actual measurements in feet or metres!! Can anybody help me? I have asked Dogs Qld and searched the ANKC website and asked Google...but no luck so far! The show is this Friday!!!

Must go and have a look... I have braided leather leads from "Luscious Leads" they include a gorgeous bead or two or three, your choice. I have a few now, one for each dog LOL. http://www.facebook.com/LusciousLeads

+1 What does that mean ..... sorry if it is obvious and I am being blonde +1 means "me too"! Aaaah of course <DOH>

+1 What does that mean ..... sorry if it is obvious and I am being blonde

Websites are a good starting point, but a schmick website doesn't mean a good breeder. What is in the shop window isn't necessarily what is behind the counter. A breeder can say ANYTHING on their website, but it doesn't mean that they believe them. Many will say what they think people EXPECT them to say. If you've been reading any of the threads in General recently, there is mention there of a breeder saying one thing on her website but apparently practicing differenly in real life. The best thing you can do is to meet the breeders, at the least talk to them on the phone. Establish a rapport with them and use your intuition to decide whether or not you believe in them. I think I know the thread or should I say threads you are referring to in the Genral section! I hope that doesn't happen too often! I do have a breeder on my FB who is also heavily involved in showing and with the QLD club for that breed. She also lives close to me so she seems like a perfect fit but I don't know if she has any more litters planned for this year... Breeders heavily involved with their breed club are usually a good place to start. Most get involved with a breed club because they wish to do what is best for the breed. also if she doesn't have any litters planned, she can probably recommend someone else that does. Oh goody! I've sent her a PM on FB to ask if she has any litters planned. I really want someone close by so I can go visit my puppy she he/she grows. I wonder though if breeders allow that? Hmm... I wouldnt allow it.. No one comes and see's the pups till they have their first shots of needles I take photos every week and share those photos with potential new owners.....I do not allow visitors until they have had their first needle...unless I know them well and I do not take a deposit either, until they have been to their first Vet visit. I always suggest that people come to a show/pet day and meet me on common ground and get to meet my dogs AND other peoples dogs as a comparison. : )

That's very thoughtful....Jed would like that!!!!!! She would be devastated if they were thrown away like that.... I can also help out with the Cavs if needed...... I have a Cav friendly home