Thinking about a King Charles

i've been thinking about this for some time, and before i decide for sure, i plan to do much more research.

however, my first dog was Megen, a beautiful, golden retriever... RIP... had her for 10 years. never regretted a moment of it.

where i am now does not allow dogs, and this is sad... but i have been thinking about perhaps asking the land lord how he feels about smaller dogs.

the one i have been interested in is the King Charles Spaniel, they are a good size, not too small, and good temperment.

i was curious what you all had to say about them?

 

My sisters boyfriends parents own 2 King Charles and they are so sweet and love attention.

If you want a dog that will sit with you while your watching tv or on the computer this is the breed for you.

I think spaniels in general are cute i just love there long floppy ears and the energy they have is amence..

I would say if the landlord agrees go for it

Mike

 

Hmm most little dogs are 'yappy' whats the yap level on KCS?

i read they mostly just bark when someone comes over.. is that all of them, can they be trained not to...

in general, are they a quiet pooch

 

I know nothing about the breed except that they will need to be groomed a lot, I would do research on the energy level, if they are high, that may not be right for you if you live in an apt. and if they can be yappy.

honeybear

 

reposted here for convience

I have been researching this breed for a few weeks now because we are considerng another pup if Jack will agree. I have learned some interesting facts about them that should be considered before purchasing one of these dogs. I have read that they are very prone to Mitral valve disease,more so then any other small dog and at least half of them wil develope it by age 5. MVD in these dogs is almost always fatal. I have read that it is very important that the sire and dam of the pup you want to purchase were not bred before 5 years of age to lessen the possibility of passing on the disease. Also, according to what I have read, you should expect to pay quite a bit as a good breeder wil have invested a large sum of money on having testing done on the pups Even if the pup tests clean they should still be seen by a cardiologost once a year for screening. I have been quoted prices ranging from 1200 to 1800 dollars for pet quality pups with limited registration from breeders recommeded by the AKC.All the breeders I have talked to require a spay/neuter contract be signed to protect the breed. I know this might sound negative but if you are determined to have one of these pups then at least you know to look for a reputable breeder who follows the guidelines for breeding and testing their dogs. That way you can lessen the chances of ending up with a sick pup and a broken heart.

 

just be sure you thoroughly research a breeder if that is the way you go - I have a friend who obtained a King Charles...online (grrrrrr) and had the puppy shipped (grrrrrrr rant/rave). This pup of hers has been plagued by so many medical problems it's unbelievable. All I can say is their pup, now dog, was lucky these people bought it cause they can afford the vet bills - which have been piling up - and they take the wellbeing of their dogs seriously. If this pup had been purchased by someone else it probably wouldn't be as well as it is now.

So research research

 

If and when we decide to get the puppy

we will get it from a breeder who is recommended and we will pick up the puppy. I have heard to many horror stories to do it any other way.