{"id":20677,"date":"2014-09-09T16:09:24","date_gmt":"2014-09-09T15:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/?p=20677"},"modified":"2016-09-16T11:33:29","modified_gmt":"2016-09-16T10:33:29","slug":"love-cavalier-king-charles-spaniels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/love-cavalier-king-charles-spaniels\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I Love\u2026 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels"},"content":{"rendered":"

We chat to Marie Carter, Editor and Publisher of Pets Magazine<\/a>, about why she loves Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and hear her tips for anyone thinking of welcoming one into their family.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What is the name of your dog and how old is she?<\/strong><\/p>\n

She\u2019s called Sophie and is aged six.<\/p>\n

Why did you choose this breed?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was looking for a dog that wasn\u2019t known to be yappy and was easy going. We always had Border Terriers growing up but although lovely, they can be a handful. Cavaliers are such beautiful dogs and have appealing natures while still having bags of character. They\u2019re the perfect size as they can be carried and \u2018small, well-behaved\u2019 dogs are generally more accepted into hotels or holiday cottages.<\/p>\n

What do you love about the breed?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cavaliers are known for being the \u2018love sponges\u2019 of the dog world. Sophie loves people and will soak up the attention. Although she \u2018says hello\u2019 to other dogs, she prefers people, particularly men! Cavaliers are both home loving and adventure seeking little creatures. They love their comforts including snuggling up on the sofa but are also surprisingly energetic. I wouldn\u2019t really call them lapdogs; they\u2019ve got far more character than that! I\u2019ve fallen in love with the breed, as they\u2019re so beautiful while being people-loving and having loads of character.<\/p>\n

Does she come to work with you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

She does! I\u2019m lucky that she is so well behaved and people love her. I split my time between publishing and editing Pets Magazine and working at a senior level at Recognition PR where Sophie has her own bed. \u2018Bacon sandwich Fridays\u2019 certainly take on an added significance with a greedy little Cavalier in the office. Cavaliers have lovely big eyes, and for most of them, it\u2019s certainly true that their eyes are bigger than their bellies.<\/p>\n

Does she have any special requirements, health issues?<\/strong><\/p>\n

She doesn\u2019t, aside from needing to have her anal glands squeezed at the vets every four to six weeks. This is common among Cavaliers and a lot of other small dog breeds.<\/p>\n

Does she have any special characteristics?<\/strong><\/p>\n

She has the amazing ability to \u2018brainwash\u2019 anyone, but particularly me, into giving her treats, especially choc drops. She stares deeply into your eyes until your will gradually bends to hers! She has two favourite hobbies \u2013 mounting her large stuffed toy called Mr Tiger and eating cigarette buts (when she can get away with the latter!) She\u2019s very pretty and cheeky, but very well behaved at the same time.<\/p>\n

Have there been any amusing incidents?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There was the incident when she was a puppy with the large water lily at Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire. She was exploring and stepped on to the lily falling through into about a meter of water. She was fine, but a little shocked. It probably explains her dislike of swimming, even to this day.<\/p>\n

Does she have any favourite foods?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aside from doggie chocolate and fish sticks from Lily\u2019s Kitchen, her new favourite food is Burns Penlan Farm range. She also loves pasta and rice with chicken or any meat or fish.<\/p>\n

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What are her favourite places to hang out?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sophie\u2019s equally at home in the countryside and in the city. Her favourite places include Beamish Museum in County Durham, as owners with dogs can wander through the grounds. She loves the attention and likes going into the 1900s pub for crisps.<\/p>\n

She loves the seaside and running along the beach, but doesn\u2019t really like getting more than her feet wet.<\/p>\n

She also loves going to a dog friendly pub for lunch where she will lie under the table and eagerly wait for scraps from the table.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s also at home walking through a city and doing a perfect impression of a \u2018pooch about town\u2019 in one of her designer dog harnesses.<\/p>\n

Do you take her on holiday with you, if so where do you go?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, when going to a cottage or staying at a dog-friendly hotel. The National Trust has many dog-friendly cottages that are also lovely and in picturesque settings. She\u2019s been to the Lakes, Yorkshire, Scotland and Cornwall. It would be lovely to take her further afield but I wouldn\u2019t want her to travel in the hold of a plane, as she\u2019d be too scared.<\/p>\n

What would you advise others thinking of getting a Cavalier King Charles?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s really important to do some research before getting a Cavalier as they are prone to health issues, including heart murmurs. I made sure Sophie was from a reputable breeder, and her parents were \u2018heart clear\u2019, meaning no murmurs.<\/p>\n

There is a heart-breaking condition called Syringomyelia (SM), which is reported to be “very widespread” in the Cavalier King Charles spaniel breed. Syringomyelia is a disorder of the brain and spinal cord, which may cause severe head and neck pain and possible paralysis. Check the Kennel Club\u2019s list of Assured Breeders and NEVER buy from a website or a pet shop. You could be inadvertently supporting the evil trade in puppy farming and will have to deal with the fallout of significant health issues. Finally, always see the pup\u2019s mother in her home environment and get a pedigree certificate.<\/p>\n

Where do you exercise her and how much exercise does she require?<\/strong><\/p>\n

During the week, she will get between an hour to one and a half hour\u2019s a day split between lunchtime and the evening. If working from home, she gets out in the morning for a longer walk instead of lunchtime and that\u2019s generally through local woods and fields. Her lunchtime walks are often on some grassy areas near a business park. Weekends are more adventurous with perhaps a trip to the seaside or walk in the countryside and maybe even a trip to a cosy country pub for scraps! She can easily manage about five miles and has walked nine miles in her younger days.<\/p>\n

Any downsides of Cavalier King Charles?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aside from the health issues, there are no downsides, as Cavaliers can be the most lovely, loving and eager to please dogs. Sophie fits into my life rather than the other way round and she\u2019s so easy going that it\u2019s always a pleasure and certainly not a chore to take her with me to work. She\u2019s not a morning dog either, so she\u2019s perfect if I want a lie in at the weekend!<\/p>\n

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