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GENERAL INFO ON CAVALIERS
Cavalier King Charles
Spaniels are happy, outgoing, loving little dogs who want to love you
and be loved, to run and play in a safe, fenced area and to sleep in a
soft bed - preferably your bed, but they're willing to negotiate on that
point! They get along well with children, cats, and other dogs.
The charm of a Cavalier is their delightfully affectionate, playful
nature. They have an intense desire to please and will repay an
owner's care and attention with an endearing devotion. This type
of personality makes Cavaliers extremely easy to train, however, they do
not thrive when left all day without human companionship. They are
sporting little dogs that require regular exercise, therefore, being
locked up for many hours each day would not bode well for them.
They need either a moderate size fenced-in yard in which to run, or a
minimum of one good walk each day (in addition to potty walks). They
have an instinct to give chase to just about anything that moves, and
should either be on a leash or in a fenced yard or they will surely come
to grief under the wheels of a car.
Cavaliers are indoor dogs. While they are sturdy and hardy and can
thrive in both cold and hot climates, they are not dogs to be left
outdoors. When the Cavalier is young, a crate should be utilized
whenever you go out until the puppy is at least one year of age. NEVER
leave a dog in a car when the sun is shining on the car as the heat will
kill him quickly.
Cavaliers are not good guard dogs. While they may alert their
owners to the arrival of someone new, they seem to regard all strangers
as friends they haven't met yet.
While Cavaliers are clean, intelligent, and easy to groom and train,
they do shed, occasionally chew things, and sometimes forget their
manners by barking, making a puddle, and so on. In other words,
they really are first and always dogs, in spite of their ethereal faces!
Grooming:
The Cavalier does require regular grooming such as
being brushed and combed thoroughly at least once or twice a week.
Cavaliers do shed a little all the time. Their nails should be
clipped and the hair between their pads trimmed once a month. No
other trimming is necessary, or allowed in the show ring.
Cavaliers are naturally clean dogs and tend not to smell doggie.
They should not be bathed more than once a month and all knots and
tangles should be combed out first before a Cavalier is bathed.
Temperament:
People who travel find it easy and pleasant to take
their Cavaliers along but do take along their "home away from home" --
their crate. Their strong desire to be with their owners makes
them willing travelers. Their size and personality contribute to their
welcome at "dogs allowed" hotels, marinas, and campgrounds. They
can be carried in a Sturdi Bag or Sherpa Bag onto many airline flights
and even the larger Cavaliers fit under the seat in front of you on most
airlines.
Cavaliers are excellent with children, but the age of
the children is an important factor in choosing a puppy. Cavalier
puppies are only 3-5 lbs. when they arrive in their new homes so young
children could inadvertently permanently harm a baby Cavalier. A
Cavalier nine to twelve months old is a good choice for a family with
children under the age of five. Cavaliers have a long puppy hood
and will still be puppies at this age. All
children, of course, need supervision to ensure they do not hurt the
dog.
Retirees, Senior Citizens and empty nesters find the
companionship, temperament, small size, and easy maintenance of the
Cavaliers ideal. As far as other pets are concerned, Cavaliers are
the ultimate groupies and are usually delighted to have the company of
cats and dogs of any size. If you have a large dog, you will need
to watch your Cavalier puppy carefully while it is small.
Cavaliers are spaniels with a strong sporting instinct, therefore they
should be watched closely around birds and other small animals as well.
Puppies:
The CKCSC, USA Code of Ethics prohibits a puppy leaving
for its new home prior to eight weeks of age and recommends ten to
twelve weeks as the appropriate age for transfer. Cavalier puppies
are very slow to mature and benefit from staying with their mothers and
littermates longer than many other breeds.
Many people find that an older Cavalier is ideal.
There are many advantages, among them that the dog is already
housebroken and beyond the puppy chewing stage. Any concern that
such a dog will never bond as strongly as one obtained as a young puppy
is unfounded. Cavaliers of any age will bond with their new
owners. "Love the one you're with" is the Cavalier motto.
Buying Puppies/Pet Shops:
The CKCSC, USA tries to make sure Cavaliers are never
found in pet stores but it is a losing battle. Every attempt has
been made by the CKCSC, USA to prevent Cavaliers from falling into the
hands of puppy mills or anyone else who would breed them or resell them
solely for profit. Cavalier breeders must adhere to the CKCSC, USA
Code of Ethics, which specifically prohibits providing any puppies for
resale.
The CKCSC's Code of Ethics is the reason why it is SO
IMPORTANT to buy from breeders who are members of the CKCSC--if you want a healthy, happy, Cavalier with typical physical
traits, of a normal Cavalier size (not oversized), and who looks like a
Cavalier. This
stringent Code of Ethics was written many years ago for the good of the
dogs, not the breeders.
The CKCSC, USA Code of Ethics REQUIRES that breeders
provide you with a recent Health Certificate for the puppy, feeding
instructions and medical and vaccination/worming information - at a
minimum. The Code of Ethics can be found here:
CKCSC CODE OF ETHICS
Recommendations:
The CKCSC, USA strongly recommends that all puppies be
sold with "restricted from breeding" registration papers to ensure they
will not be used for breeding. Any offspring produced by such a
dog will not be eligible for registration with the CKCSC, USA.
Such a restriction does not mean that a puppy is of poor quality or has
health problems. The CKCSC, USA does not believe that it is the
duty or right of every Cavalier owner to produce a litter a puppies from
his or her Cavalier. Only Cavaliers that have the typical required
physical traits which makes them as close to the Breed Standard as
possible, have a true Cavalier temperament and have been cleared by the
various veterinary specialists of all inherited health problems, should
be considered breedable. In addition, breeding and raising
Cavalier puppies is not for the faint of heart -- many problems can
occur including the death of the mother dog. This is not something
to be taken lightly.
History of the CKCSC:
As of January 1996, Cavaliers were fully recognized by
the AKC. This recognition has resulted in two national breed
clubs, the original CKCSC, USA and the AKC-recognized American Cavalier
King Charles Spaniel Club.
Early on, the CKCSC, USA applied to the AKC for
Miscellaneous status, which was granted in 1962. After several
applications by the club to gain full recognition were rejected by the
AKC, the CKCSC, USA proceeded to go about its own business. A stud
book was established, a show system was developed, and a stringent Code
of Ethics was adopted. Although few Cavaliers were exhibited in
the Miscellaneous classes, CKCSC, USA members did participate in and
enjoy AKC performance/obedience events.
The CKCSC, USA membership was polled on numerous
occasions over the years regarding full recognition, but they felt that
the club's strictly enforced, stringent code of ethics afforded the
breed a protective umbrella, precluding it from being commercially bred.
They had as an example the enormous rise in popularity of the breed in
England after Alansmere Aquarius won Best in Show at Crufts in 1973.
The vote for full recognition was defeated by a large margin each time
it was put to the membership, although Miscellaneous status was retained
for obedience enthusiasts.
In 1992, the CKCSC, USA was invited by the AKC to
become its parent club for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, but the
membership voted nine to one against accepting the AKC's invitation to
affiliate. A small group of CKCSC, USA members formed the AKC
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, and they applied to the AKC for
parent-club status. This was granted, and in March, 1995, the
breed was officially recognized by the AKC.
The CKCSC, USA continues to operate as an independent
breed registry with its own specialty-show system based on the British
system. One thing is certain - The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
will continue to be protected by those in CKCSC who are truly dedicated
to its preservation.
Membership in the CKCSC, USA:
(IMPORTANT)
Since AKC started registering Cavaliers, much has
changed. There is no question that one change is the popularity of
the breed which has soared and this is not a good thing for any breed.
Cavaliers dominate the Puppy for Sale Internet sites where disreputable
breeders have brought in any females they can find, often poor quality
and unhealthy, and are over breeding them to make money off these poor,
mistreated souls. The puppy mill, broker, middleman business in
the USA is thriving and the only way to stop it thriving is to make sure
you, the buying public, know NOT to buy from such people thereby
encouraging the continuation of this hideous industry. Stick with
the CNE member-breeders list on this website and do not deviate.
We are here to help you find the best family companion.
One thing that has remained the same over the years is
the reason why we all joined the CKCSC, USA and why we continue our
membership. Like a family, we have all come together with one
common interest; the love of the Cavalier and the protection of the
breed. This, with the strong Code of Ethics written over 50 years
ago, is the foundation on which we stand. We are all very
fortunate to have the opportunity to belong to this special organization
that consists of pet owners, breeders, children and even people without
a Cavalier at this time. Hopefully we will welcome you into our
fold in the future.
When you purchase your Cavalier, ask the breeder for
the CKCSC Membership Form, fill it in then and there and make a check
out to CKCSC, USA for $45 and hand the whole thing to the breeder to
send in for you. The breeder has to send in the transfer papers
anyway so adding your Membership Form is easy. Make sure you get
your buff colored registration papers/pedigree within 3 months or so of
purchasing your puppy or you do not own your own dog.
It was the late Michael Allen who advertised in her
Royal Spaniels Magazine that CKCSC, USA is "America's Best Kept Secret".
Michael was a strong supporter of the CKCSC and simply wanted everyone
to know that anyone can join! There
are so many intangible benefits to belonging and it's not just about
breeding and winning . . . it is not.
It is about camaraderie, rejoicing in everyone's successes and
accomplishments; sharing sympathy in our losses and, most of all, making
friendships worldwide that can last a lifetime.
You are invited and encouraged to become a member of
our extended family by joining CKCSC, USA. You will never regret
it.
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