Bilbo Baggins

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Have you been to the vet yet.?????

Chewwy to you. You didnot let on when I was talking to you on Friday. Run free Elliot with Squiddy at A fantastic 17 years.

Well she looks like a cavalier. Very interesting that the "breeder" called them cavalier king charles cocker spaniels. Regarding the original post. I would getting the pup off to the vet pronto.

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What a grogeous looking ruby. Are you going to show?? Vet definelty for eyes.

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How awful. RIP Portia.

WoooHooo Good work All. Got some more coming once they are confirmed that they are Australian. :D

Sorry DA and SS. Run free Kitty.

Smisch so sorry. RIP Snoopy.

NattyJ IMO I do not knock back people based on their working hours. Cavs spend a lot of time asleep. I can spend a day at home in the office and will go inside to find an eye slightly opened looking at me. They enjoy human company but can amuse themselves. If its possible to take the first week off that the pup arrives then do so. This gives a good amount of time to get to know one another and setup some ground rules. After all we want to do the best for our fur family members and this requires money which means working.

little tails she is looking soooo good. :cheer: :) :) Good work on your tricks. :cheer: :cheer:

:rofl: this photo.

You have to sit an open book exam then apply for the prefix. As long as you continue to pay the yearly fee you can "sit" on it.

QUESTIONS 1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc) Owner, Breeder, and Exhibitor. 2. Where and why was the breed first developed? Toy Spaniels were already well established in England in Tudor times, and history has it that a toy Spaniel was a companion of Mary, Queen of Scots when she was imprisoned by Elizabeth I. They were favourites of Charles I, Charles II (with whom they are indelibly associated) and with James II. However, with the accession of William and Mary to the throne, the toy Spaniel lost popularity. However, during the reign of Queen Anne, the Duke of Marlborough maintained kennels at Blenheim Castle where he established a line of red and white spaniels and this colour became known as "Blenheim". By the late Victorian era, the old style of toy spaniel had been evolved into the flat faced, dome skulled King Charles Spaniel and it was not until 1925 that a move was made to revive the old style "nosey" spaniel depicted in early paintings. When an American offered a prize of twenty five pounds at Crufts dog show for such an exhibit, English breeders took up the challenge and by 1928 the English Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club had been formed, adopting the name Cavalier to distinguish them from the flat-faced King Charles. In 1945 the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was granted separate breed status by the English Kennel Club and began a steady return to their former popularity. In 1973 a Cavalier won Best in Show at Crufts. Source. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Vic Website. 3. How common is it in Australia? The Cavalier is a very popular family pet. This has allowed the breed to be exploited by unscrupulous breeders. 4. What is the average lifespan? 10 to 15 years but reports of 17 years have been made. 5. What is the general temperament/personality? The Cavalier is is very friendly and adapts well to family life. They spend a fair percentage of the day asleep. They love cuddles and attention. They are very food orientated and can quite easily be over fed and become obese to the detriment of their health. 6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult? Cavaliers are the biggest of the Toy Breeds. They are small enough to carry under one arm but big enough to enjoy some rough and tumble play. They can mange with running around a backyard but do enjoy their walks. 7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with? Cavaliers are very suitable to be a first time dog. 8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods? Cavaliers can be solo dogs as they spend time asleep. 9. How much grooming is required? Cavalier coats are fairly low maintenance. If they get dirty once it dry it brushes out easily. Some people clip their dogs but this is not advised as it damages the coat. The hair can become knotted around on the ears. Regular brusjing and combing overcomes this problem. Hair under the feet between the pads can be clipped short. Between the pads and the ears should be checked for grass seeds which can become embedded. 10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)? Cavaliers are easily trained and many do agility and obedience. They are small so can be tripped over. But with disipline will sit and stay put. 11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of? The most common problem in Cavaliers is Mitral Valve Disease. There are also some eyes conditions. Also luxating patellas. Syringomyelia is degenerative disease of the head and spine. Unfortunately there is no markers on DNA as yet found for these conditions. 12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be) The parents should have a Heart Clear certificate from a Specialist every year. They should have a Eye clear certificate from a Specialist yearly. The breeder should inform the buyer the line history of heart disease.

Get freaky arse to add it herself I shall tell her.

Another cav WENAWEVE

My guesimate for 2011 is looking good. :rolleyes:

Full on cuteness factor. :eat: I do not recall Zarah screaming. She was crated from day 1 and made no mess. Did :rolleyes: in the car on the way home.

RIP Leo. Run free at the :D chasing butterflies.

They are looking gorgeous.

persephone to you. Monty. Run free. Its the ones with purrsonality who are hard to loose. My wee hobbit Bilbo Baggins was one of those. Did not realize how he controlled the neighbourhood until he went and many cat fights ensured with the mob until the new Hierarchy was sorted.