Cavalier King Charles Spaniels- Malting

[sair5412]

Hi,

Having always grown up with a boxer dog I now live with my boyriend and I really really would like a pet dog. Having researched and taken on board my lifestyle, a Cavalier King Charles would be best.

My boyfriend is only put off by the fact that he says dogs smell and they malt a lot. I know labradors do especially.

Does any body know if Cavi's are particularly smelly or how badly they malt? I need some back up now or he's going to change his mind!

Thanks

[burnhal]

Have only really known of one Cav owned by friends- it was a particularly smelly dog- dont know if its typical of the breed. I think the word you were looking for is moult rather than malt but I dont know how badly they do moult. I have always stuck to mutts myself and have found that amount of moult is related to length of fur

[icemaiden]

Cavs are no more smellier than other dogs. And with moulting, in fact I would say they moult less than most dogs. Lovely natured dogs, great if you want a smaller dog. make sure you buy from a good breeder. I strongly recommend this. And look to spend between �300-�500.

[Robinia]

I have a KC spaniel & I adore him. However he does moult all the time - not a good idea if you wear a lot of black! As for being smelly, any dog only gets as smelly as you let him. Good grooming, an occasional bath & clean bedding will keep him environmentally friendly! However, cavs are very clingy, (I've met other owners) they love company & to be constantly at your feet or on your knee. Hopefully you don't intend leaving him/her alone for long anyway. They can also be rather exciteable & you can never be sure that you won't get a daft one! They love children.

[drgnrdr]

Check the Internet for CKCS. Here is a website that let's you know what to ask and what genetic defects they (breeders) need to test for

http://www.cavalierhealth.org/index.html

and a club you might want to check out

http://www.ckcsc.org/

and just an FYI the spelling is actually: Molt or you can say sheds, ( from the Merriam Webster Dictionary) unless over in England your english is different... :)

[drgnrdr]

I've never had a "daft" dog to train just the owner. Any dog you get should be socialized as much as possible with 100 different things: sounds, smells, places, people and dogs.Before they are 5 months old if possible.

A reputable trainer will explain how to do this and give you tips on how and why dogs do the things they do.

[sair5412]

Thanks everyone and sorry about my spelling!

[drgnrdr]

Did not mean to offend just inform. I misspell all the time, so if I offended I apologize...:(

[jackyp]

have owened three cavis all brilliant lovely temrements easy to train, have never noticed any of them smelling but i do bath mine every couple of months and she goes to the dog groomer twicw a year i also brush her every other day takes 5 mins.I am faily houseproud and havent found a problem with dog hair if you vacum on a regular basis Go for it they truly are brill dogs

[pad444]

My cavalier Ellie is from a rescue. She has a beautiful personality and is a little angel. I had never had experience of cavs until I got her, and I can truly say they are the best breed I have come across. Yes she moults, and she is tri coloured, so you cant wear anything that the hairs dont show on. I hoover everyday anyway so its not a problem, and I carry a clothes brush in my bag - i live in black!!!

She has never smelt. Not ever. She is a lady. She is bathed about once a month - more if she gets muddy. and constantly cleans herself .

I have never regretted getting her and I love her to bits.