Tuesday, June 11, 2013

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.

Genuine breeders will be seeking to eradicate genetic and sexually transmitted diseases from the breed. He will want to see evidence that your dog is free of these. If you wish to mate a pedigree Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to a top quality sire, the breeder will want to know that your dog is of good quality. He may even want to inspect it before agreeing to the service.

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.

These are small dogs with plenty of energy but quite happy to be a lap dog when the occasion demands. They are very friendly and like having company so should not be left alone all day. They are friendly towards other pets.

Disciplines for which they are suited include obedience and agility. With their gentle, affectionate natures they are also the ideal therapy dog. On the downside they shed quite a lot and need to be groomed regularly.

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.

There is extensive feathering. Even the feet are feathered. The silky coat sometimes has a wave but should not be curly. The dogs do not cope very well with hot weather and can become distressed. Shedding takes place twice a year. Too-frequent bathing may produce skin problems. This playful, friendly breed is ideal for older people and for children. They are 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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