and on going to see the pup, she is well rounded as regards temperament and personality, then you are likely no less at risk then buying from a good breeder direct. If the one they are selling is from a good breeder, KC registered and much more importantly still comes from health tested parents and they can prove it by showing you the certificates etc. They are also popular and with popularity like any other breed its often a case that many are bred commercially for profit with no prior health testing on the pups, and the pups are also poorly bred and raised. I know i'd give the little darling a good home for life with tons of love.Ĭlick to expand.Like everything else some of the ads on places like pre loved may be for genuine reasons, trouble is equally some of them may not be, and working with rescues on and off over the years, although you get people giving up dogs for genuine reasons equally many dont tell the truth either why they are giving up the dog, and its not until they are in that you realise.ĬKCs as you probably know by having one, can have a lot of health problems. I tried to be polite but just added surely you'd rather a good home over profit. Plus you can get cavalier puppies for £500 or go rescue centre and get one for £200. Giving her up as don't have time for her as have twins (makes me mad why get one in first place) however they asking £500 for her which is a joke I sent a message saying if they lowered the price to match rescue centre might have better luck as she hasn't even been neutered. I've seen a beautiful cav for sale on preloved 9months and just reminds me of my dog. How do you go about a vet check? is this the norm or do you just have to hope that nothing is wrong with the dog. Can anyone give me some tips? I would want a vet to check the dog over before buying as they could have health issues and I would need to know this and weigh it up due to cost of treatment. Though I am slightly worried about adopting a dog someone is selling/giving up. I am still thinking about rescue centres but also looking at dogs on preloved etc as I feel so sorry for them as well. I only attend college twice a week and as my mum works part time as a nurse on the bank she can pick and choice her days so takes those 2 days off. I feel now is the time to adopt as I am leaving college for summer in couple of weeks and will have 2-3months of free time to spend really getting to know and train a new dog. I kind of put adopting a rescue dog on the back burner for few months whilst sorting Ruby (own dog) out. It would be easier to go down the buying from a proper registered breeder with health checks but I can't help feeling that rescuing is the right thing to do.ĭoes anyone know of any rescue centers in northwest that tend to have cavaliers especially young ones? Just had one on the rspca website but it was a boy and looking for a female. I would prefer a puppy or younger dog like -3 but I feel bad for wanting a puppy. I sound really selfish but alot of cavs have problems like heart murmurs and my dog has epilepsy and a small heart murmur so taken another on with these issues be very hard, I understand they may develop a heart murmur in future as most cavs do. Plus my dog loves other cavs as long as they aren't males. I really want a Cavalier I look at other breeds and I just keep going back to Cavs. I don't drive or have a close family member that could take me. I been looking at places like Many Tears but they are pretty far from where I live (Merseyside) and I read that you had to go back with the dog a few times to check that they are getting on ok. I really want to rescue as I know there is so many dogs out there that need a loving home. However i'd love to have another as a friend for her as she is very shy of other dogs. We have our own 'Cavalier Fat Club' group for owners to join, it is very friendly and supportive.I already have a cavalier who I love to pieces. Carrying too much weight not only impacts the joints leading to knee and hip problems, but also impacts the heart and makes it work much harder- a problem that Cavaliers struggle with too much already. Hip dysplasia can occur, as with other breeds, which again may require very expensive salvage surgery or long term physiotherapy and pain relief.Ī misconception with Cavaliers being prone to being overweight has led to many owners thinking this is normal for the breed. We have seen many Cavaliers with knee problems, most commonly luxating patellas requiring surgery and cruciate damage. Their mouths are small and overcrowded, without good dental hygiene and good food they will need to be anesthetised for a dental procedure, often yearly. Very often they have bad teeth requiring extraction and regular dental work. Cavaliers also suffer with some other common problems.
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