I am so tired of waiting!(for another dog)

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh yeah, I hear ya Kym. We use to call DJ stinky. If you do not keep up with the ear cleaning it is a nasty smell. And they do shed........quite a bit.
Now I'm not sure about the Cavalier King Charles, but I do know they have longer hair too, and its usually straight, which requires more grooming. Not sure about Goofy, but DJ's hair when it got long was curly.
But keep up your quest for saving a shelter dog. Print them out and just leave it laying on the kitchen table or counter. hee hee Good Luck!!

[kallisto4529]

Good luck with this, it took my husband a while after we lost our spaniel, to be ready for another dog, but like cindy and kym were saying spaniels are alot of upkeep, they get ear infections regularly, sometimes even if you do keep up the ear care, do all of your research like you are saying, just make sure you realize spaniels are wonderful, i have a beagle/spaniel mixed now and i love him dearly, there is still a small part of me that would love another cocker spaniel. i used to keep mine cut short in summer and in winter let them grow out some.
good luck to you, hope it works

[DrKym]

Oh yeah, I hear ya Kym. We use to call DJ stinky. If you do not keep up with the ear cleaning it is a nasty smell. And they do shed........quite a bit.
Now I'm not sure about the Cavalier King Charles, but I do know they have longer hair too, and its usually straight, which requires more grooming. Not sure about Goofy, but DJ's hair when it got long was curly.
But keep up your quest for saving a shelter dog. Print them out and just leave it laying on the kitchen table or counter. hee hee Good Luck!!

Goof can look permed if not kept up!

her ears don't smell as bad as her BO from the oils in her coat, she is well lubed for water work LOL.

Spaniels are a breed not for the faint of heart, they are a small dog with a BIG tude! Goofy has made both my dobies go sub to her.
Do your research, understand there are may bybs, a shelter spaniel will probably be from one, so you will have issues. Is it worht it? YES a million times! I tell Goofy on a daily basis she can be replaced by anything that barks whines and annoys me less! Would I? NEVER. I love my dogs but until you have had a spaniel look at you with those eyes with that love ..............................Sorry I couldn't live with out it, and as my son proved , neither could he! Good Luck hun will pray for you!

[crow_noir]

Taz and Dr. (I don't mean this as an insult, just an observation) I think that the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Cockers are NOTHING alike in scent. I can NOT stand Cockers. I haven't met one yet where i didn't run to the bathroom (to wash my hands) after petting one. Cavies on the other hand... I absolutely LOVE. Well, I'm not in love with their scent, but i never really noticed one on them.

Oh yeah, I hear ya Kym. We use to call DJ stinky. If you do not keep up with the ear cleaning it is a nasty smell. And they do shed........quite a bit.
Now I'm not sure about the Cavalier King Charles, but I do know they have longer hair too, and its usually straight, which requires more grooming. Not sure about Goofy, but DJ's hair when it got long was curly.
But keep up your quest for saving a shelter dog. Print them out and just leave it laying on the kitchen table or counter. hee hee Good Luck!!

[DrKym]

Crow as I have never had the pleasure of meeting a Cav, I cannot say. I can only relate what I am familiar with in spaniels and that would be a Cocker

[crow_noir]

I haven't met very many Cavies, but they vary *widely* in personality. The sweet ones though are about the sweetest things of all dogs! :- ) I wish i could say i had the pleasure of meeting more. *sigh* Such neat little dogs.

Be forewarned though M_L the bossy ones can be really bossy, and the temperamental ones will give some psyche wards a run for their money. If you and your parents do decided to get one look very carefully for one that will fit well with your family.

Crow as I have never had the pleasure of meeting a Cav, I cannot say. I can only relate what I am familiar with in spaniels and that would be a Cocker

[Alysser]

Be forewarned though M_L the bossy ones can be really bossy, and the temperamental ones will give some psyche wards a run for their money. If you and your parents do decided to get one look very carefully for one that will fit well with your family.

Thank you, everyone for your help and advice. I am driving more towards something that doesn't shed, and sadly these cute little dogs do. I've looked on every website, but they all say the same thing. LOTS of shedding! I have to look for a different pup.

Crow_noir, thanks but rest assured, if Sassy sees this toward herself in anyway, she will put the dog back in its place. I can tell you right now she will be Alpha dog.

[critter crazy]

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are The cutest little dog, but boy are they Hyper! They do shed, but nothing like a Cocker spaniel. They require very little grooming. But do have many health Probems. They have eye problems, hip problems, heart problems, and knee problems, and some have Intestinal problems. But they are very sweet!

[Muddy4paws]

oh please get a Cavvy! I can tell you hand on heart I've never met a nasty cav! They are gorgeous dogs and quite laid back after the mad puppy stage. The grooming isn't too much work and you could probably keep on top of that at home or take her? in for a shave off but they do shed.

Cavs are associated with heart problems and are very prone to getting things caught in their ears and getting ear infections. I'm getting a cav when I leave home!