We are interested in purchasing a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy this spring and would like to get some feedback from owners on how well they travel, adapt to RV life, ease of training, shedding and possibly dander. Your experiences and input would be greatly appreciated. We have traveled to Mexico for the past 8 winters and lost our last puppy due to old age 2 years ago, a Lhasa Apso and would like another companion. Thanks for your input. Tim and Miriam
White Sulphur SPrings Mt
Hi
I dont have a Cavalier but I noticed your post because I recently became "Dad" to a two or three year old "Toy" King Charles. Im sitting here at the computer with a calender of Cavalier's next to me. As things happen, I recently lost one of our "babies" to age and really wasnt looking for another just yet(she was a stray). I wont go off on a tangent...but can only say, this King Charles Loves to Travel, she is just a wonderful little Doggie..a pure joy and has helped to mend our broken heart's. Good Luck with your search.
96 Vogue Prima Vista 37' 350/10.3 litre CAT 3176B, Webasto heat, Howard Steering, 10KW Power Tech.
Mollie (our Baby)
FMCA Member
Rally's- 11 and 1 GNARV Rally
We have a 13 mo. old Blenheim Cav girl and I can honestly say she is the best and the sweetest dog we've ever had. She's such a happy little girl. She is truly our heart dog. She loves to camp and loves to travel in the car/truck (rides very happily sitting on my lap). I would not hesitate to highly recommend the breed.
The great thing about Cavaliers is they adapt very nicely to their people's lifestyles. They are happy romping in the grass/snow, or just snuggling on your lap. Just a great dog. She's a smart girl and learns very quickly. She is great with children and loves my other dog, Molly the Springer, although Molly is 7 y/o and loses patience with her.
Although she once in a while will have an accident if I don't get her out in time, she was very easy to potty train. She lets me know in no uncertain terms by scratching on the door when she needs to go out.
The Cavalier is a long haired dog, so will shed some, but so far her shedding seems light. When I brush her I don't get much hair in the brush, (although she won't get her full coat until she's about two) and I haven't seen alot of dander.
Having said all that, some concerns I would have would be, Cavaliers have no street sense whatsoever. They need to be leashed or be in a fenced in yard. They would chase a butterfly or a rabbit right in the path of a moving car!!!!! They also, like most purebreeds, are prone to some health issues like luxating patella, syringomyelia, dry eye and Mitral Valve Disease, so be sure to do your research and choose your breeder very carefully. Make sure the parents have the proper health screenings (hearts, eyes and knees). I would do a google search on questions that you would want to ask a breeder. There is wealth of information out there. There are also Cavalier rescue sites.
Good luck in your search for that perfect puppy and feel free to PM me if you would like. I love to talk Cavaliers!
Dan, Wendy & Furkids, Springer Molly & Cavalier Phoebe
"My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am!"
I believe Spanielmom covered it very well. We have 2 of them. A 6 year old black & tan male, and a 3 year old tri-color female. One is an absolute sweetie, the other has a more serious personality - he wants to be a guard dog. One would never piddle in the house, the other might if its raining out. One has more hair than you can imagine, the other is much finer, and doesn't shed alot. Both need to be groomed regularly, especially once their hair has grown in fully, which takes about 2 years. Knots tend to developed under the ears, armpit, and rear area. There are so many great dogs out there. Don't rule any out.
We have a 13 mo. old Blenheim Cav girl and I can honestly say she is the best and the sweetest dog we've ever had. She's such a happy little girl. She is truly our heart dog. She loves to camp and loves to travel in the car/truck (rides very happily sitting on my lap). I would not hesitate to highly recommend the breed.
Cavaliers are the cutest things on earth, and should adapt readily to rv'ing, as long as their humans are up to the grooming they need.... but I have to speak up here. Please DO NOT allow your little heart dog to ride on your lap in the truck. If you are in an accident... and it could be a minor one, just enough to set off the airbags, you will have killed your little dog. Caught between you and the airbag, that little mite doesn't even have a prayer.
Dogs need to be treated like small children when it comes to riding in vehicles with airbags. I know you love your dog and yes I'm sure it is nice to have her on your lap. But I also know (because I've seen it here more than once) the horror and guilt that a person feels when their mistake costs their beloved pet its life. It crops up here periodically, and it ain't pretty. Please don't let that be you.
susan
What I want to know is, when are they going to start selling Comfort Zone for HUMANS????? 'Cause some days...
Please DO NOT allow your little heart dog to ride on your lap in the truck. If you are in an accident... and it could be a minor one, just enough to set off the airbags, you will have killed your little dog. Caught between you and the airbag, that little mite doesn't even have a prayer.
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