petcrazyme
Well-known member
I've never owned a dog ...yet.
I have always (since my early 20's) had two cats. Presently, I have Norman (now 14 yrs) and Wally (9 months).
They are purebred persian and they do SHED.
They do get DIARRHEA. Someone in one of posts asked me how I would feel washing diahhrea of a dog rear end. I wonder if they have ever tried washing diarrhea off a fluffy cats rear end!! They don't exactly take to water!.
They do VOMIT ...often.
Norman PEES on anything plastic (like grocery bags) if left on the floor. As a young cat he even peed on my brand new mattress (he had crystals in his urine). Over the years, he has cost me a pretty penny to deal with his never ending health concerns.
So the important question is ..does PETCRAZYME think that PETCRAZYME is a dog person. Yes. However, I'm married and I care about my husband wishes. He is not really a pet person, or at least a loud or messy pet person. He knows I'd have to leave him if I couldn't have my pets. So he tolerates them ...their shedding, diarrhea, vomit and snot (the old cat has chronic sinus problems). And when I'm supposed to be deep asleep at night I catch him sneeking into our bed with our little Wally in his arms.
Quite honestly, he'd probably grow quite fond of a sweet natured dog. That's why the questions regarding SHEDDING and DOGGIE SMELLS are so important. I adore the Cavalier and I think their temperament is perfect for us but, as much of an animal lover that I am, I really don't want to be covered in dog hair all the time either. Also, I'm a bit nervous of the Cavalier's health dispite intentional good breeding.
So with your help, I think I've decided to consider a cavalier cross to get a lower to non shedding dog and hopefully (fingers crossed) cash in in hybrid vigor. I know some of you will say that I should rescue a mutt from the local shelter but I have 2 young girls and I absolutely must be as sure as I can be of our future dogs temperament.
This forum is really awesome and I'm so glad I found it! Thanks for all your input.
I have always (since my early 20's) had two cats. Presently, I have Norman (now 14 yrs) and Wally (9 months).
They are purebred persian and they do SHED.
They do get DIARRHEA. Someone in one of posts asked me how I would feel washing diahhrea of a dog rear end. I wonder if they have ever tried washing diarrhea off a fluffy cats rear end!! They don't exactly take to water!.
They do VOMIT ...often.
Norman PEES on anything plastic (like grocery bags) if left on the floor. As a young cat he even peed on my brand new mattress (he had crystals in his urine). Over the years, he has cost me a pretty penny to deal with his never ending health concerns.
So the important question is ..does PETCRAZYME think that PETCRAZYME is a dog person. Yes. However, I'm married and I care about my husband wishes. He is not really a pet person, or at least a loud or messy pet person. He knows I'd have to leave him if I couldn't have my pets. So he tolerates them ...their shedding, diarrhea, vomit and snot (the old cat has chronic sinus problems). And when I'm supposed to be deep asleep at night I catch him sneeking into our bed with our little Wally in his arms.
Quite honestly, he'd probably grow quite fond of a sweet natured dog. That's why the questions regarding SHEDDING and DOGGIE SMELLS are so important. I adore the Cavalier and I think their temperament is perfect for us but, as much of an animal lover that I am, I really don't want to be covered in dog hair all the time either. Also, I'm a bit nervous of the Cavalier's health dispite intentional good breeding.
So with your help, I think I've decided to consider a cavalier cross to get a lower to non shedding dog and hopefully (fingers crossed) cash in in hybrid vigor. I know some of you will say that I should rescue a mutt from the local shelter but I have 2 young girls and I absolutely must be as sure as I can be of our future dogs temperament.
This forum is really awesome and I'm so glad I found it! Thanks for all your input.