[Mirabella]

To add to this board:
When I took Mira for a walk last week, she really seemed to like one of these dogs that came up to her and gently kissed her muzzle. Mira is an old gal and doesn't need a rambunctious dog and I have had my eye on this breed. Quite different from a lab but seem very friendly.
Any opinions??

 

[jzgrlduff]

My niece has had several, and my boss has 2. They both say they are awesome dogs! My boss' 2 go on looooooong walks with them all the time. They're very calm dogs, and get along great with everyone.

 

[cinderbay]

Lovely dogs! Strongly recommend a reputable breeder, one who does health testing, especially for hearts. Many Lab breeders we see at specialties have Cav's. I think because they have a very Lab-like personality. Always happy and waggin' their tail.

 

[Trickster]

Personality wise, I can't fault the ones I have met. They are very popular dogs around here.

I would be concerned about the number of health problems they can suffer from, though:

http://www.cavalierhealth.org/breeders.htm

 

[cinderbay]

Personality wise, I can't fault the ones I have met. They are very popular dogs around here.

I would be concerned about the number of health problems they can suffer from, though:

http://www.cavalierhealth.org/breeders.htm

Yup. I would LOVE a Cav. But I don't know if I want to risk it. They have some unusual problems in the breed. Which is why i strongly recommend a breeder who test every thing! I was told Cav's like the Berner are heartbreak breeds.

 

[Mirabella]

Does anyone know breeders they would recommend in the Atlanta/GA area?

 

[cinderbay]

http://www.ckcsc.org/ckcsc/newbreeders.nsf/breeders by state?OpenForm&Seq=1#_RefreshKW_state_filter

 

[bibber]

My brother has two and my niece has one. I wasn't sure if I'd like them at first because I like bigger dogs, but the first time I stayed with my brother after he got them I fell in love. Very sweet, cute, fun dogs.

 

[Jefferson'n'Ted]

Does anyone know breeders they would recommend in the Atlanta/GA area?

I don't know if you saw it yet, but I answered you on the old board.
This is Tucker's breeder.
http://www.castlekeepcavaliers.com/
She is in the Atlanta area.

 

[Garth]

I've had 2 of them in the past - both adopted. I got them at a fairly old age & they both settled in really well with my existing dogs. I didn't get them together. It was over different periods. They've got a really sweet docile nature & don't bark much unless someone comes to the door.

The only minor health problem I encounted, was the odd ear infection but then you get that with Labs & the other floppy ear breeds too. I'd have another one tomorrow if I could.

 

[Jefferson'n'Ted]

Just wanted to add that Cavaliers can be pretty timid, so it is very important to socialize them as pups. My DD did an excellent job socializing Tucker--and he is very outgoing now.