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Looking forward to seeing a pic when you get him!

Yes, just something to be alert to, not alarmed. It's always the worst cases that you hear about and unfortunately give you shivers. Good to be aware though.

I watched an extremely informative doco about this disease several years ago, had never heard of rat lung-worm before. Can't remember if it was on free to air or Foxtel. It is a horrible disease in humans and animals alike, and I have never let my children pick up a snail since. Good to hear Lisa's pup is slowly recovering.

Well done Frodo, and thanks for sharing!

I have only just found this thread and loved reading all about your adventures with Willow! Thanks for sharing. If you don't mind me asking (PM if you prefer), who is Willow's breeder?

Collies please, rough and smooth

What breed are you getting sporti? Very exciting!

Hi All, Yes, my friend and I went on Friday and it was awesome! Absolutely loved it, and surprisingly plenty of room to get around and pick up the freebies. As a future dog owner I found it a wealth of information - really helped me narrow down my breed choices by giving all the dogs a cuddle and speaking with the breeders. I am now going back tomorrow arvo with hubby and children in tow! HEAPS of show bags with goodies and treats in. I'm now going to wonder if maybe I didn't brush shoulders with you all lol I will definitely be a regular every year from now on. Recommend the Friday though!

Great pics! Love them all.

Wow that's fantastic work you are doing! I am so impressed! Your puppy buyers must be SOOOO happy!

Thank you so much xx

Hi DLT, I tried the link for your letter as I thought it might help me narrow down my breeder choices, but the link didn't work...

Well done! Good on you for putting up a fight and standing up for yourself :)

TSD, you'll be at the Melb DLS? I was hoping for an ESS stand but couldn't see one is there a Dally section? I'll definitely be visiting the Aussie Shepherd club too :)

Hi All, Thought I would see who is planning to be at the Dog Lovers Show next month in Melb? I've just bought tix for the Friday, would love to say hi to some of you!

Thank you Jules, I was hoping you would check in! Awesome info, I really appreciate it xxx Sorry to hear you have recently lost gorgeous Renae. Your pups are beautiful.

Thanks guys!

Should I consider an English Cocker? I do love them, but am worried I might end up with a crazy one lol. I assume a cocker would need more exercise than a Cav KC... Are there any other big differences?

I love all the info! So what is the worst part about being owned by a Cav? I vacuum a lot, so the hair doesn't worry me...

Thank you :)

Oh thanks, is there a test for it? Or just a cardio check of parents?

Thank you so much everyone, I really appreciate your responses. Corgis do seem a little more work than the Cavs, although I do have plenty of time to walk twice a day. I will put the June show on my calendar now lol What are the health tests that breeders should be doing? EF and Dry Eye Curly Coat? Anything else? Ta

Thank you Showdog and Marg, much appeciated. Definitely not in a hurry, it is very important to me to find the right breeder for me. I am quite partial to a Black and Tan I have to admit. The June show sounds fantastic, are the details on the Vic Club website? I'll have a look... Thanks again.

Thank you for your reply. Absolutely a house dog, probably more inside than out lol We will be installing a dog door, so pup can go in and out as desired. I do prefer the muzzle that is a little longer, to those that are on the shorter side... Getting involved in obedience is a strong desire of mine, so the ability to do well here will really determine the breed we end up getting. Glad to hear your Gretel was so good at it! Well done!

Good day all, lovely to see you. I'm hoping to hear from a few Cavalier KC people here as I believe in terms of size and termperament that this could be the breed for us. We will be first time dog owners, I want a fairly calm dog which will be very family and children friendly. I am home a lot during the week, hubby is at home on weekends when I am at work. We have a large back yard, very secure. I have a few questions if anyone can give some advice.... How do the KC Cav do at obedience? I would really like a dog that I can take to an obedience club and work with, and I haven't seen this breed mentioned in obedience... Also from some pictures I have seen there looks (to my inexperienced eye) to be a bit of variation in snout/muzzle lengths between breeders? Even in the pup pics here ATM. Would this be right? I am in Melbourne and would like to find a breeder in my state if possible as I am one of those people that needs the security of knowing I can call my breeder for advice/help if needed, and be given a plethora of information with my pup... (Esp as a first time puppy owner). As a comparison I have also been looking at the Cardigan Corgi... Thanks so much in advance, feel free to PM me if you prefer :)