Sunshine Patch Pups

07/30/2024

Where's FIfi

07/17/2024

Fifi at 6ish months. Isn't she pretty 😍

07/02/2024

1. There are instances where dishonest people register a dog with AKC that is not purebred. Your papers are only as honest as your breeder. So AKC does not mean your dog is purebred.
2. AKC says nothing about quality. You could register a dog with 6 legs, 3 eyes, 4 ears and the color purple as long as its parents were registered.
3. AKC has no health standards in place. They only have standards for looks. Just because a dog/puppy is AKC is absolutely not a sign it’s healthy!
4. AKC registers many, many dogs from puppy mills. In fact the USDA has shut down many puppy mills that passed AKC inspection! A quick Google search will bring up many articles about AKC puppy mills.
5. Correct! AKC papers only mean the parents, grandparents etc were registered with the AKC!
6. Mixed breed dogs can compete in agility, tracking,etc. under the PAL program. They do not have to be AKC.

Registries such as AKC,ACA,APRI etc. are just that. Registry bodies. They only show the family tree so to speak. AKC focuses a lot on looks while the ACA does offer a health tracking program. Always keep in mind registries only track family trees! It absolutely does not speak to the health, conditions a puppy was raised or if it’s purebred! Education is key! We all need to know what AKC is and is not!

06/30/2024

Fifers lovers her owner, Aly. We have a kitten from the cat that's always posted with Fifi. We had no idea she was expecting. Fifi loves the baby kitty too.

06/23/2024

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06/19/2024

Let's all take a moment to say.... Awww!!! Fifer's and P are too cute!

06/14/2024

My annual summer statement: PLEASE DO NOT SHAVE YOUR CAVALIER!
There are a couple of exceptions, and I'll mention them. Full disclosure, this is not one of ours, but a lovely lady who took her dog to the groomer for a bath, foot trim, and nails. There was another Cavalier to be shaved. They mixed up the Cavaliers, and this oops is her lovely girl to the right. She didn't even recognize her!
Cavaliers have a spaniel coat that lays down, trapping coolness or expelling heat. When you shave the coat, it is now open, and it becomes difficult for them to regulate their temperature.
Shaved open coats allows direct sunlight onto the skin, which can overheat a dog and give them a sunburn. Alternatively, they can get cold in air conditioning!
Shaving a dog down does not release the undercoat. It keeps it locked in. Shaved dogs have a short jacket that is half dead and half alive... and no way to maintain it.
Shaving often damages the coat, and it can be permanent if done for extended time periods.
Cavalier coat maintenance is not hard. A good brushing, using a Mars rake to pull out dead coat, and trimming and tidying longer hair such as on feet, length of ears, etc. All these tools can be easily purchased, or find a reputable groomer that will maintain a proper coat.
Cavaliers that are burdened with crazy spay coats, often resembling a giant roll of cotton candy... the Mars rake is fabulous for extracting gobs of dead coat. Then trimming the coat shorter can be a blessing, especially for older or sick dogs.
Cavaliers suffering from severe SM where a touch to their neck or back is uncomfortable, then shaving the coat for their welfare is more than acceptable, but great care needs to be given not to let them get cold or overheated.
Finding a reputable groomer is not easy. Avoid large box retail groom shops. Mixups, dogs left in dryers, equipment that is not cleaned from dog to dog, and my pet peeve is the same ear wash bottle tip that is in one dog ear to the next, which is where I believe most of these almost incurable ear infections are transmitted.
Learn to groom your dog or find an individual groomer that loves Cavaliers and knows your dog.
There is a wonderful hand drawn outline of what to tidy and what to keep long to allow your dog better comfort during the summer, retain their ability to regulate their body temperature and still resemble our breed.
If you shave your dog and say they love it… my husband shaved his short during the summer too. Difference is, he wears a hat full time and wears sun screen to keep from getting cancer on his ears and neck. So save all the negative comments for another post and yes, it’s a free country and people can do what they want. I just advocate for the best health for Cavaliers!
If you want a short-haired dog, please don't buy a Cavalier. Simply get a beagle and skip the groom bill!

06/11/2024

Sleepy girls!

06/07/2024

Mr Gallo came to say hi to me today! Isn't he the prettiest? He is a puppy from our first liter.

05/19/2024

Fifi living her best life!!!

05/16/2024

Many of us are experiencing HOT weather - please be careful and keep your dogs safe.

Changes in air pressure can particularly affect dogs with CM/SM (Syringomyelia), causing more pain; please check the pressure in your area (if you don't have an app, you can check the pressure on the BBC weather website).

Consider extra medication if your SM/CM Cavalier is affected; please check with your vet.

If you must walk your dog, only go early morning and speak to your vet about sunblock for vulnerable skin areas - never use human products.

05/12/2024

It's such a beautiful morning! Happy Mother's Day! Puppy moms too! Enjoy your special day!

05/12/2024

Enjoying the nice morning! Fynn is such a talker and Fifi just soaks it up. I wonder what he is saying to her....

Also, that's not me chewing in the background. That's Miss Freyah.

04/30/2024

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04/26/2024

Teaching your dog to ring a bell to go outside is a great trick and very helpful for house-training. Here's how to do it from our dog training experts.

04/26/2024

FiFi Chanel had a bath and now she can join the circus. 😅

04/22/2024

Anyone missing their pup in Minnesota???

04/17/2024

🔥HOW MUCH FOR A PUPPY?
Let me say a few words to you, yes you, the person who texts an email to just ask for the price. The person who calls and hears a price surprisingly says: ′′ I can buy a cheaper puppy somewhere else ". I'll talk to you too; the person who doesn't care about papers because I want ′′ just a pet ".
No dog is ′′ just a pet ".
Behind every purebred puppy / dog is a BREEDER. I use capital letters to distinguish a breeder from an animal factory or mill. A serious breeder does not breed dogs without documents that do not protect the integrity of the breed.
Registration (papers) are records of ancestry documenting the bloodline and enabling you to investigate possible health problems in your lineage.
When you tell a breeder you don't care about paper, tell them you don't care less about puppy health, you just want the cheapest thing you can find!
If you choose to buy a puppy from a reputable and quality breeder, this breeder is responsible for every puppy's health.
This breeder will skip vacation, miss sleep, and most of his personal home space has been transformed into space for his dogs. The truly passionate breeder, who loves what he breeds, puts all his life's blood into it. Not only for puppies that are sold, but also for every customer who owns a piece of their heart and is now a member of their large family. This does not take into account puppies / dogs that may be getting sick or need extra help to thrive. Breeders worry about their babies after leaving and take them back without question.
A breeder will get his hands dirty, often covered in everything that comes with birth. Because that's what life is all about... in the midst of birth and death is life. The wheel that keeps spinning. A breeder conducts tests, echoes, x-rays, analytics, emergency C cuts, vaccinations, registration throws, research pedigrees, deworming and microchips of his puppies and has them examined by specialists.
Last but not least, a breeder CHOOSES for the family who is lucky enough to have one of their puppies. Yes, you read correctly. A real breeder chooses who he sells to because he doesn't make money selling. There is no compensation that can offset the investment a breeder has made, so they must be able to rely on it to be the right choice. Often more than saying yes...
A good breeder has other criteria for those who want to continue his bloodline, why? Since breeding isn't a responsibility to take lightly, it's a lifestyle choice reserved ONLY for the few devoted people willing to sacrifice.
Since a dog is never ′′ just a pet!!! he is the legacy of the breeder, a little boy's best friend, a protector of a little girl, therapy for elderly, a member of the family, someone's whole world!!!
Partially written by: Sr. Eduardo Loredo Muller * Translated into English by: Angel Sophia Nogga * Modified for dogs by: Amber French
COPY AND ADD TO YOUR PAGE WITH YOUR OWN PICTURE.
Worth sharing with so much truth in this article. Responsible breeding and possession of several dogs is a lifestyle and commitment many cannot understand.
7 days a week and 365 days a year our lives revolve around the dogs

04/17/2024

Rusty needs a home! Registered CAVALIER KING CHARLES ruby male, vaccinated, potty trained.

Please share!!!!

04/15/2024

04/15/2024

T his little guy still looking for a lap! Please share! He is 12 weeks, registered, mostly potty trained, a very sweet puppy!
Brooke Anne

04/14/2024

If I sit here and keep tapping your arm, I may get a bite of pizza! 🤣

04/13/2024

Goodbye photos! These are the little helpers that make the puppies who they are. Bella, Aly, Jax and CiCi.

04/13/2024

Copper settling into his new home. He went to a home that he has a brother in the family. I was super lucky with the referrals this time. Thank you
puppy owners for helping find them good homes!

Fun fact: He is now known as Louis. Which is super cute since his sister's name is FiFi Chanel.

04/11/2024

My little buddy went home today. His name will remain Teddy. I am going to miss this sweet little guy!

04/03/2024

Rusty the little red dog is available.

03/27/2024

8 weeks! One ruby male still available!
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07/05/2023

This is too cute

Adorable

07/04/2023

Happy 4th of July from our family!!!!

07/04/2023