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You said it better than I could have Steve, great post. I agree, great post.

R.I.P. Gorgeous babies. Jed. I can't begin to imagine what you are going through.

Great to hear that Jed is on the mend and able to read the messages of support here. Thanks Toohey and Goldchow for the continued updates.

Very sorry to hear that. Thanks for the update Toohey. I am praying and thinking healing thoughts for you all the time Jed. Please be strong and hang in there.

That is great news Toohey, thank you for updating.

Candle re-lit. Stay strong Jed. I am thinking of you often. Thanks Troy for the update.

Happy Birthday Bitty ! Your dogs are just gorgeous! That cake looks yummy! Thanks for sharing the photos.

Thank you for the update Toohey. I am still lighting candles. Hang in there Jed. Although I don't know you personally, my thoughts are with you.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Miniature Poodle (have owned previously and hope to own again - great dogs) Australian Shepherd Cocker Spaniel (My Nan owned one and he was just beautiful) Havanese Schnauzer Golden Retriever Finnish Lapphund Border Collie Irish Setter It was very hard to limit myself to 10!

I have lit two candles for Jed and her dogs here.

I will be doing this too. What a lovely idea.

I am so shocked and saddened to hear of this . I don't really post on here but I read almost everyday and I have really enjoyed Jed's posts and found them very informative. Good on the MDBA for helping out. I don't have much to give but will endeavor to get to the bank this arvo to donate. R.I.P to those poor dogs that crossed the bridge. Get well soon Jed! Edited to say that I am on the Sunshine Coast (at Caloundra) and if I can help out in some way I would be more than happy to.

I just saw it on the today show. ;) I do hope the issue with the dogs gets sorted out though. The owner should not be letting them roam.

I completely agree about Banksia Park, Mystiqview. That guy just left me shaking my head. An ethical puppy farm that has 300 breeding females and breeds oodles and other crosses? Not likely. I too was surprised by Steve Austin's comments. I had read a lot of good things about him prior to this. Though overall I think it was a good report and has hopefully made the public a bit more aware of puppy farming. I would have liked to have seen that too.

Poor dogs and poor you. I would not be able to restrain myself.

DOL has definitely influenced my decision about where to get my next (first) dog. I was very close to going down to the pet shop and buying a schnauzer x poodle when I stumbled across this forum via google. It made me realise that I wasn't ready for a dog yet, and I have spent nearly 12 months researching on here (mainly silently), on other websites, and in books. My next dog will be a pup from an ANKC registered breeder, most likely also listed on DOL. I am so glad I found DOL, the information on here has taught me so much. I don't know where I'd be without it! Edited For Spelling

That was a lovely story, thanks for sharing. It brought a smile to my face.

That poor man and his dog. :D I hope he recovers. Hope his guide dog is all right too. If the poor thing can't work again that is so much money and time down the drain. That behaviour of that woman is just disgusting. I hope they can track her down and get some justice for this man and his dog.

Oh, no... I've been watching this thread and praying for the dear old boy. Rest in peace, Reg, you fought bravely :D. Big :D to you and Reg's owner.

Thanks Gretel and cvs!

What size crate (roughly) is best for a Cavalier. I'm looking at a extra small crate and the caption reads: "Would fit VERY SMALL dogs such as: Chiuhuahuas, Pomeranians etc. 50cm x 35cm x 35cm" But I'm wondering if that would be a bit too squishy for a Cavalier (since they are a bit bigger then something like a Chiuhuahua)? The next size up is small: "Would fit SMALL dogs such as: Boxer, Shetie, Border Collie etc. 60cm x 42cm x 42cm" But that sounds to big, especially when trying to crate train a puppy. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks! The Royal Canin sounds good, but I'll have chat to my breeder to find out what they use.

I've been checking out different diets for dogs and I was wondering, are Cavalier's better suited to particular diet such as a kibble diet or a prey model diet? Or does it not really make a difference? ETA: I forgot to say thank you to those who answered my other questions... It's very much appreciated!

Okay, I have a couple of questions (but I'll probably think of more!). How much do they shed? I've read in a couple of places that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are more predisposed to Diabetes Mellitus than other breeds? Is this correct and how prevalent is it? Is there much difference in temperament between Males and Females? Do you need a particular type of brush to maintain the long coat? Do they bark a lot? I've heard the ears are tricky to look after. How often do they need to be cleaned and how do you clean them? Thanks, and I'm sorry if any of them are stupid!