Cavalier King Charles Spaniels - Dogs - Breeders
Breeders of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels should be knowledgeable enough to produce sound litters. Much work has to be done, exploring the breed standard and visiting many shows and other events. Attendance of shows broadens one's experience and gives a clear-cut idea of what a balanced dog should look like and what features it should display. Watching judges at work will help you to better understand requirements and set a goal in a breeding program.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels - Dogs - AppearanceAccording to the standard, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel should reach the height of about 12-13 inches at the shoulder. The weight ranges between 13 and 18 pounds. The tail is set well on. The standard allows undocked tails. When docked, it should retain two thirds.The head should come in balance with the rest of the body. Breeders should strive to produce dogs with slightly tapered muzzles. Yet, a pointed muzzle is considered a fault in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Dark eyes are of almond shape giving a gentle expression. They are large, yet should not be too prominent. As for the coat, it can be of four color patterns. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in Blenheim color have rich chestnut markings on pearly white ground. A peculiar feature of Blenheim Cavaliers is a spot on the head. However, not all dogs of this color pattern have the spot. Tri-colored Cavaliers come in black and white with tan points. Ruby dogs are of rich red color. Black and tan is the forth color pattern. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels - Dogs - Health IssuesBreeders should take particular effort to breed from health proved dogs. The breed is known to suffer from such disorders as heart problems, cataracts, and subluxating patellas. Experienced breeders who have been dealing with the breed for quite a long time are aware of the dangers these conditions may lead to and always test their breeding stock prior to producing a litter.It is not yet determined how cataracts are inherited in the breed. Yet, whatever the way, the disease may lead to blindness. This condition can be revealed at an early age and is not necessarily inherited. Breeding affected dogs is not allowed. To determine if the parent dogs are potentially dangerous or not, breeders should contact the CERF (Canine Eye Registration Foundation) and learn more about the procedure. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are the breed that suffers a lot from Mitral Valve Disease. This condition has a number of other names, including endocardiosis, chronic degeneration valvular disease, chronic valvular fibrosis, and others. It is estimated that MVD (Mitral Valve Disease) makes up about 75% of all the heath conditions of canines. It can appear in virtually any breed, yet smaller dogs such as Dachshunds, Miniature Poodles and Schnauzers, and Chihuahuas seems to suffer most. The reason why MVD arouses so much concern among breed fanciers is the fact that it occurs in the breed at a very early age. About 10% of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels under the age of one are reported to be affected. By the age of 5 years old, about a half of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's population experience this heart condition. Sadly enough, there is little known about the causes of MVD. Research shows that males suffer more from the condition than females. It is practically impossible to reveal MVD at an early age unless the dog shows characteristic symptoms. Thus, the main thing responsible breeders are supposed to do is to keep track of the puppies they produce. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels that produce affected litters are not recommended for breeding. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels - Dogs - Breeders LinksCavalier King Charles Spaniels - Dogs - Breeders Links - USAlavour Cavaliers King Charles Spaniels - Breeder from Texas presents information on the breed, pictures of their dogs and news articles. Autumnsanz Cavaliers - Breeder located in Oneonta, AL gives information on breed health issues and puppy mills.
B.J. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeder located in New York, USA presents pictures and information about their successful kennel. Camelot Cavaliers - Small kennel specializes in tri-colors. Michigan. Castlekeep Cavalier King Charles Spaniels - Breeder from Georgia presents pictures and pedigrees consistent of their champions. Cavaliers of Cresta - Breeder from Maryland has puppies and older dogs available occasionally. Charae's Cavaliers - Pictures and information from breeder located in Colorado. Covington Cavalier King Charles Spaniels - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeders located in the foothills of Mount Rainier, Washington present information, pictures and pedigrees. DerbyRun Cavaliers - Small showing and breeding kennel located in Lexington, Kentucky with attention given to health, temperament and confirmation. GardenGate Cavaliers - Breeders located in Washington with a focus on health and temperament, as well as beauty and conformation. Greenabella Cavaliers - Breeders of all four colors give details of the breed and its history, photographs and pedigrees of their dogs. Located in Virginia. Heartland - Small showing and breeding kennel from Indiana. Pedigrees and photographs of champion Cavaliers and links to other sites. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels - Dogs - Breeders Links - InternationalAdamantis Kennel - Kennel in Italy with breed history and pictures of their puppies. Ailcres Cavalier King Charles Spaniels - Scottish Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeder offering sound, healthy, home-raised Cavalier puppies to approved homes. Angel's Pride Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - German breeders striving for type and health presents information and pictures of their Cavaliers based mainly on English bloodlines. Annatika Cavaliers - UK breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels with photos. Avalcier Cavalier King Charles Spaniels - UK breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels presents breed information and history of the show Cavalier. Blue Magic's Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - Kennel history and information on their breeding stock and puppies. Also a photo gallery. Germany. Burbrook Cavaliers - Photographs and pedigrees of the Burbrook Cavaliers as well as links to other sites. Canada.
CavalierBabies.com - Offers purebred Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies direct from Ireland. Guarantees safe shipping to the United States. Cavaliers Of Golden Comfort - Kennel information and pictures of their males, females, and puppies. Located in Switzerland. Cavaliers vom Heckerhof - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeders in Germany. Offer breed history, kennel information, and a photo album. Crown Hunter Cavaliers - A small kennel, based in the north of Germany, of winning Cavaliers and loving companions since 1990. Pictures of Champions in all four colors. Du Chateau Noblesse - German breeders invite you to browse their site and learn more about their dogs. In English, German, and French. Du Grand Esprit Cavalier King Charles Spaniels - German breeders with kennel history and pictures. Hartscontent Cavaliers - Located in Parry Sound, Ontario Canada, this small show breeder's site has some lovely photos of her Cavaliers as well as links to other sites. Honeybet Cavalier King Charles Spaniels - A small UK kennel from Cambridge, with photos and information on our Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and links to important Cavalier sites Kennel Cavallino - Denmark based kennel supplies breed history, standard, and pictures of their dogs. In Danish and English. Lightsky Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - Italian breeders offer breed history and information on their breedings. Loranka - Breeder and show kennel based in North Wales with photos of UK, overseas and international champions.
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