Health Issues with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

This is a response to ‘The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Makes Perfect Pet’ published on September 7, 2006.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is indeed a great little dog as mentioned in the article, ideal for families with older children. However, because of their small size, you will find very few responsible breeders willing to let them go to homes with small children without assuring themselves that the child knows how to handle such a small dog. If you are talking to a breeder who doesn’t ask a LOT of questions about you, your family, your lifestyle and your home, you are talking to either a backyard breeder or a puppy miller. No ethical breeder will sell a dog without making sure that the dog is going to a good home with people who understand the importance of taking good care of the dog. They will probably also have you sign an agreement that you will return the dog to them should you not be able to keep it for any reason. Again, this is in the dog’s best interest. Good breeders like to keep track of their dogs and follow their progress through life.