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For A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Stud Service Contact Genuine Breeders

By Lou Manning


When sourcing a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel stud service, contact reputable breeders. A genuine breeder wants to breed his dog only to purebred, good quality animals. He may want documentation that your dog is disease-free. He may want to know why you wish to breed from your dog.

Genetic and sexually transmitted diseases can only be eradicated by paying stringent attention to the health of breeding stock. Many disorders are now detected by testing. You may be asked for documentation that your dog has been screened. When mating an outside dog to a show-quality Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeders will be very particular about the quality of the animal as the reputation of his stud depends on the quality of its progeny.

Many purebred dogs are bred indiscriminately and are of poor quality. As the owner of a bitch, you will be looking for a quality sire. One way of determining quality is to look for championship stock in the dog's pedigree. If no champions are found in the first four or five generations, then the dog may not be of breeding quality. A championship demonstrates that the dog's conformation meets the required breed standard.

This is an ideal breed for an apartment. These friendly little creatures are very social and perfect as a lap dog. At the same time they have plenty of energy. They like company and socialise well with other pets.

Canine activities that can be enjoyed with this breed include agility and obedience trials. They have a gentle, affectionate nature. Many find their niche as a therapy dog. Unfortunately shedding can be a problem and regular grooming is a necessity.

They come in four colours. Blenheims are chestnut and white. Tricolours are black, tan and white while Rubies are a solid red. The fourth colour is the Black and Tan. The Tricolour has rich tan eye and cheek patches. The inside of the ears and underside of the tail is also tan. Black and Tans are jet black and bright tan while the Ruby is a rich red. Tricolours and Rubies should not have white markings.

Animals intended for the show ring must have the correct colouring. The chestnut on the head of the Blenheim must be separated by a white blaze. Ideally, the markings will be symmetrical. The ears must be chestnut and eye patches should be present. The Blenheim spot is a chestnut dot on top of the head, also called the lozenge. In Tudor times, toy spaniels were found at Blenheim Castle. Today's Cavalier King Charles Spaniel have developed from these dogs.

These spaniels are feathered. The feathered feet are another feature. The coat is silky. A wavy coat is acceptable but it should not curl. They need to be kept cool as they become distressed in hot weather. They shed twice a year. Some develop skin disorders from being bathed too often. It is an ideal breed for the elderly and for children. They are playful, patient and adaptable.

Being spaniels, they may take off if something attracts their attention so, for their own safety, they should be kept on a leash out of doors. All breeding animals should be screened for mitral valve disease, eye problems and patella and hip disorders. When looking for a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel stud service, take care to contact a trustworthy breeder.




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