For the Love of Cavaliers

20/03/2024

Pet Supplies Plus Greer Store takes good care of Rosie and Kennedy on grooming days! Rosie after her last bath.

19/03/2024

Happy Spring from Rosie and Kennedy!

10/03/2024

Love them in Art too!

CAVALIERS IN ART: “King Charles spaniels resting”, by Jan Velghe (Belgian, 1826-1897).

03/12/2023

I believe the chipmunk won this morning.

02/12/2023

Understanding your new puppy.

29/11/2023

We have a visitor for a few days. Keeno is with us!

27/11/2023

My sweet cavis!!

12/11/2023

12/11/2023

Puppy love

🐾 POEM OF A DOG
I'm the one who's always waiting for you.
Your car has a special sound that I have imprinted on my senses, I can recognize it in a thousand.
Your steps have a magic bell.
Your voice is music to my ears.
If I see your joy, it makes me happy!.
Your scent is the best.
Your presence moves my senses.
Your waking up wakes me up
I contemplate you sleeping and for me you are my God, I am happy watching your sleep.
Your look is a ray of light.
Your hands upon me, hold the lightness of peace and the sublime display of infinite love.
When you leave, I feel a huge void in my heart.
I keep waiting for you again and again.
I am the one who will wait for you all your life today, tomorrow and forever:
I am your dog.

09/11/2023

Thanks Medlin Hills Cavaliers for the following reminders.

I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.

Realistic Expectations

You go to the breeders home. The pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed at a dog show. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.

Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how did my perfect puppy turn into a nightmare.

So let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home. First of all the puppy has been in the breeders home since birth. They had their mother and often littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.

Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, often in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Differnt trees, animals, smells, temperature and people. Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, decide to have a party with people you dont know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least.

This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and being depression can occur.

So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?

- most puppies take 3-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS! Not a 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!
- limit guests during the first week. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over
- ask guest to sit on the ground and let the puppy approach them. No squealing and grabbing the puppy
- set up a good routine
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house. This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them
- don’t expect a 9-13 week old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them time. My first trips to town with puppies a walk around a small block took 1 1/2 hours. We only move when they initiate the movement as they need time to take in the different environment
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input
- lastly be patient. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight. Outings should be planned at puppy speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day.

Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!

Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now struggling you as the owner need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.

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07/11/2023

Kennedy loves to play catch!

13/08/2023

My sweet babies!!! Raised in our home, with mother. These babies have a very good and diverse lineage, as we strive to improve the health of our puppies, each will have a health guarantee. Both parents are clear of heart, patella, and eyes with OFA certification. We have 2 Tricolored Girls and 3 Blenheim Boys. Contact for more information.

04/08/2023

My sweet newborn 🐶 ❤️!

27/07/2023

Kennedy is one worn out Momma. She gave birth to 6 puppies this afternoon. I will post pictures later.

24/07/2023

Good morning everyone, my sweet Kennedy is expecting! Tomorrow we will find out how many babies to expect!

06/07/2023

Happy birthday to these sweet pups! They are 2 years old 7/7/23. 🎉💝

04/04/2023

AKC's Diving Dog competition will be on ESPN2 Sunday, April 9th, at 1:30 p.m. We will be watching!!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/how-to-watch-the-2023-akc-diving-dogs/

Find out how to tune in to the 2023 AKC Diving Dogs Challenge and what the canine sport of Diving Dogs is all about.

04/04/2023

The sweet and loving Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is 14 on the new list!!!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-2022/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=nibble&utm_campaign=20230329_nibble-general-2&utm_content=trn

13/05/2022

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel-history-behind-the-breed/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=nibble&utm_campaign=%7Btemplate%7D&utm_content=dog-breeds

Interested in Cavalier King Charles Spaniel history? Here's how the breed began, how it's related to the King Charles Spaniel, and more.

30/12/2021

When searching for a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, learn as much as you can and ask questions about genetic testing of the Dam and Sire. Here is a great resource. https://www.ofa.org/recommended-tests?breed=KCS

Read the OFA recommended tests for all breeds of dogs, from Affenpinscher to the Yorkshire Terrier. Great resource for learning about your dog's health.

11/07/2021

To learn more about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels follow this link, https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel #/slide/1

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel information including pictures, training, behavior, and care of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and dog breed mixes.

06/05/2021

A dedicated committed group! I am proud to be on this team!

These folks have been working tirelessly since the start of the pandemic in March of 2020 to feed children in school, at home, on weekends and holidays to assure they have the nutrition they need to be ready to learn. HUGE SHOUT OUT TO THEM!!!

16/03/2021

The AKC 2020 most popular dog breed rankings are out! See some perennial favorite breeds (Labrador Retrievers) and some newcomers. Where does your dog rank?

31/01/2021

Great article if you are considering a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
https://www.pets4homes.co.uk/pet-advice/ten-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-cavalier-king-charles-spaniel-before-you-buy-one.html

The Cavalier King Charles spaniel is a small dog breed from the Kenne...

29/01/2021

29/01/2021

29/01/2021

Sugar and Kennedy. Sugar was a Cockalier(Cocker Spaniel & Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) and a sweetheart!