Breeding Cavalier Spaniels - Breeder Facts

1.     Professional Affiliations:

ACKCS Rescue Trust i.e. The American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Trust is the best place to find certified breeders ,availability of puppies and other info on this breed.

2.     Why Use a Breeder:

Certified breeders are a necessity to maintain the breeds’ quality because puppy mills generally produce low quality pups from badly treated mothers with total disregard for owners.

3.     How to Find:

ACKCS offer very valuable links and leads for prospective buyers and dog owners.

4.     What to Expect:

Preliminary Adoption Application that records the whereabouts of the prospective owner.

5.     Breeder's Surroundings:

This breed should be brought up in healthy, warm and cheerful surroundings with a well treated mother and a sire that should not be from 'restricted from breeding' pedigree.

Breeding Cavalier Spaniels - Newborn Facts

1.     Average Number of Newborns Delivered at Birth:

Normally 2-6 puppies are delivered.

2.     Age to Be Sold:

The puppies should not be bought lesser than 10-12 weeks of age.

3.     What to Look For in a Newborn:

All its certification of required shots should be up to date. It should meet the AKC standards of coloring and structure and should be able to trace its pedigree up to three generations.

4.     Registry:

Registered under the sporting category this toy spaniel makes a great house dog.

5.     AKC Recognized Characteristics:

Color specification-tricolor (black and white with tan markings), solid ruby colored and black and tan are necessary for this breed.

6.     Expense to Purchase Newborn:

The average cost is 2000USD though some extremely well bred puppies may cost up to 3000USD also.

7.     Dam and Sire Information of your Newborn:

Parents of the puppy should be screened for all major health issue and should necessarily in this case have a DNA profile as well.

Breeding Cavalier Spaniels - Breeder Concerns

1.     Breeder Reputation:

Pet brokers should be avoided and same with pet stores. Certified breeders with listings on parent club and ACKCS should be looked up to for reliable quality and temperament. Also breeders should ensure pedigree up to three generations.

2.     Pet Health:

Mitral Valve Disease (MVD) of the heart is a major issue with this otherwise sturdy dog. Another problem is the luxating patellas a condition where the knee is not stable and can cause lameness.

3.     Assurances:

Health assurance where the MVD and Slipping knee are ruled out in pedigree screening only. Current certificate of health along with AKC certification.