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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
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.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.
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
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... :)
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.
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.
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