| Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not cheap. On | | | | after rabbits and birds like bloodhounds. Be aware of |
| average you can expect to pay $2,000-$3,000 for | | | | this now. Invest in obedience training from the start. |
| one.However, if you've socked away your "puppy | | | | However, they're also terrific at alerting you to noises |
| fund" and are considering buying a Cavalier King | | | | at night.4) I call the Cav eyes "hypnotic eyes" because |
| Charles Spaniel, or "Cav" as enthusiasts call them, | | | | once they look at you, you reach in a trance for a |
| there are five things you might not know. Before you | | | | morsel from your plate or for the Beggin' Strips. |
| fall under the spell of the big eyes and floppy ears, a | | | | Instead, repeat this mantra after me: vet bills, vet bills, |
| few tips from a Cav owner...1) While Cavs slow down | | | | vet bills...5) Cavs are the most sensitive dog on the |
| as they age, don't take this as an excuse not to walk | | | | planet. In bed with the flu? Just try and pry that dog |
| the dog. They love walks, even though they may | | | | away. Sad? Your Cav will lick your tears away. |
| seem to sleep most of the time when at home. As | | | | Feeling slightly blue or have the sniffles? The dog will |
| your Cav turns seven or eight, regular walks become | | | | be right by your side. Priceless.Just refer to this |
| more important, and the exercise will keep you moving | | | | pre-owner's manual and your Cav will be a loyal, |
| too.2) Cavs get knots in their fur more easily than any | | | | delightful companion for years to come.Movie reviewer |
| breed I've ever known with the exception of the | | | | screenwriter Kristin Johnson is owned by two |
| Maltese--I co-owned one with my grandmother and | | | | Cavaliers. She composes personalized poems, |
| kept its coat short. Cav coats are naturally short on | | | | speeches, toasts, vows, and family memories. Visit to |
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| which is where the tangles appear. They also get | | | | co-author of the Midwest Book Review |
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