Read About Minnesota Cavalier Breeders

Minnesota Cavalier Breeders produce the royal dogs for citizens of Minnesota and elsewhere. Here's everything you need to know about these breeders.

Minnesota Cavalier Breeders - Breeder Facts

1. Professional Affiliations:

   Breeders must be affiliated to Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club (CKCSC) of America, any one cavalier club of Minnesota and the American Kennel Club (AKC).

2. Why Use a Breeder:

   Breeders have to conform to strict rules laid down by the CKCSC. By purchasing from a breeder you can rest assured that the dog has a good pedigree and has its immunizations done.

3. How to Find:

   It is difficult to get a cavalier. Try hunting in doggie magazines that are Minnesota based and the yellow pages. These being show dogs, you can also visit dog shows. The internet is a good place to begin searching.

4. What to Expect:

   Breeders are very wary of selling cavalier spaniels. There will be a verification and home inspection of the owner. Details will be asked in a form to ascertain whether the person is able to take care of the dog.

5. Breeder's Surroundings:

   These dogs require very clean and hygienic surroundings to thrive. Unhygienic surroundings can cause infections in the dog and hence are not good for purchase.

Minnesota Cavalier Breeders - Newborn Facts

1. Average Number of Newborns Delivered at Birth:

   A litter of cavaliers consist of 2 to 6 puppies, the average being 4 puppies.

2. Age To Be Sold:

   Cavalier puppies can be sold when they become six weeks old.

3. What to Look For in a Newborn:

   Look for acceptable coat colors. Tail can either be docked or not. The puppy must have a cheerful temperament.

4. Registry:

   It must be registered with the AKC under the toy dog group.

5. AKC Recognized Characteristics:

   Weight is delimited to eight to fourteen points. They have a compact, square body with a flat nosed domed head. Colors are Blenheim (red and white), tricolor, black and tan and ruby.

6. Expense to Purchase Newborn:

   Cavalier puppies in Minnesota can be bought at $500 to $1000.

7. Dam and Sire Information of your Newborn:

   The dam and sire must be free of luxated patella and genetic eye disorders. Their hips must be checked for dysplasia and heart for tumors.

Minnesota Cavalier Breeders - Breeder Concerns

1. Breeder Reputation:

   You can pick out references for the breeder from local vets in Minnesota, or you can find out whether they are listed on reputed kennel sites like the AKC.

2. Pet Health:

   They may have respiratory problems due to their flat faces. They are also known to wheeze and snore. They can contract breed-specific diseases such as MVD and slipped stifle.

3. Assurances:

   Minnesota Cavalier breeders must provide a health guarantee for a minimum of thirty days and pedigree records of the past three generations.