Cavaliertalk.com international CKCS discussion board

List of supplies for a new cavalier: http://roycroftcavaliers.com/manual1.htm

Guide to feeding: http://roycroftcavaliers.com/manualfeeding.htm

Have a cat? Cats and cavaliers

Trimming a cavalier (if you absolutely must...)

Introducing a second dog

Kids, toddlers, babies and dogs: can they mix?

Housetraining/crate-training puppies or adult dogs

Recommendations for homecooked diets

Obesity: is my cavalier fat?

Basic vet health library sites

Information on Vaccinations

**KEY ISSUES: MVD, syringomyelia, patellas/eyes/hips

MVD: mitral valve disease, prevention and care

CKCS Syringomyelia InfoSite

Episodic Falling Syndrome

Cavalier blood platelets: important!

Irish kennels, groomers, walking services, etc: http://www.irishanimals.com

Dog training classes in Ireland: http://www.dogtrainingireland.ie

Dog Behaviour and Basic Training Topics (with advice on rescue dogs too): http://www.labadoption.org/LinkPages/DogBehave/DogBehave.htm

Trainer Dee Ganley on Behaviour: http://deesdogs.com/behavior.htm

... and on Training: http://deesdogs.com/training.htm

Plus her highly recommended training manuals for purchase: http://deesdogs.com/training_manuals.htm

Trainer and behaviouralist Dr Ian Dunbar: http://www.siriuspup.com/behavior_problems.html

The Pet Place Behaviour Library: http://www.petplace.com/dog-behavior-library.aspx

Common Behaviour Questions and Training Tips: http://www.diamondsintheruff.com/behavior.html

Interested in a rescue cavalier but live outside of Ireland? Here’s where to go:

United Kingdom

1. •The Cavalier Club http://www.thecavalierclub.co.uk : National UK breed club rescue information is here: http://www.thecavalierclub.co.uk/rescue/rescue.html while national and regional rescue contacts are here: http://www.thecavalierclub.co.uk/rescue/regresc.html
   

2. •Cavaliers.co.uk: Regional UK breed rescue contacts are listed here: http://www.cavaliers.co.uk/ecckcss/bis/clubres.htm
   

3. •Many Tears Rescue http://www.freewebs.com/manytearsrescue/ : Based in Wales, Many Tears often has cavalier puppies and adults, sometimes with special needs, for adoption. These are usually former puppy farm dogs. Check their adoption list here (scroll down): http://www.freewebs.com/manytearsrescue/dogslookingforhomes.htm Please note they only home within the UK.
   

United States

1. •Lucky Star Rescue http://www.luckystarcavalierrescue.org : Lucky Star takes in (through purchase at auction) and rehomes cavaliers from puppy mills, primarily adults.
   

2. •Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club -- CKCSC http://www.ckcsc.org/ ; see general rescue link on the main site menu on the left: This national breed organisation does rescue; national and regional contacts are listed here: http://www.ckcsc.org/ckcsc/ckcsc_inc.nsf/Founded-1954/rescontact.html
   

3. •American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club -- AKCSC http://www.ackcsc.org/ : This national breed organisation does rescue; national and regional contacts are listed here: http://www.ackcsc.org/rescue.htm
   

Canada

1. •Cavaliers of Alberta Rescue Efforts http://www.angelfire.com/ab2/CARE/index.html : Alberta, Canada rescue
   

2. •Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Canada http://www.candog.com/cavaliers/ : The national Canadian club, which does rescue across Canada
   

France

1. •ASENACK http://asenack.com/ : French rescue for cavaliers and English Toy/King Charles spanials (Charlies), based in Margency