Hi All -
I'm wondering if the cavalier is really for us? We are going to meet a cavalier tomorrow and I've done a lot of research but thought it might be time to talk to people who actually own them.
I've got a 4 almost 5yr old son, I only work 20hours per week 8:30am-2:30pm and am mainly home the rest of the time. In the warmer months we hike some, go fishing, boating, camping and do a lot of outdoorsy active stuff - Stuff I'd expect a dog to be able to keep up with. We don't do LONG trails or anything, but can be busy quite a bit of a day!! I also walk almost nightly sometimes even in a little drizzle/snow. I'm open to a lap dog or some over energy in the house is fine to, This cav I am looking at is 10months old and I expect him not to be settled down from his puppy craziness for quite a while.
I definitely want a dog I can take everywhere with me, rather it be to pick up my son from daycare/school or run some quick errands or a long "dog friendly" hotel trip!
And what about those days when you can only offer very limited exercise? How do they do? I'm reading they are a pretty laid back breed all around and their main goal is to be with you 24/7 which is what makes them happy..
Does all the stuff we do sound like to much for a Cav? Are they known to really be that great with children? I'm a little worried with this dog we are going to meet tomorrow because he hasn't had much experience with children and the only reason his mom is giving him up because her work hours are going on to 16hour days and she knows he needs to go to a better home. So, he's spent a ton of time Alone and that worries me. We will of course take things slow and supervision 100% of the time, but it still has me a little concerned.
Should I be thinking about anything else here? I know all about good food, training, etc,.. Just need some breed info itself.
I'd appreciate it, Thanks!
I'm wondering if the cavalier is really for us? We are going to meet a cavalier tomorrow and I've done a lot of research but thought it might be time to talk to people who actually own them.
I've got a 4 almost 5yr old son, I only work 20hours per week 8:30am-2:30pm and am mainly home the rest of the time. In the warmer months we hike some, go fishing, boating, camping and do a lot of outdoorsy active stuff - Stuff I'd expect a dog to be able to keep up with. We don't do LONG trails or anything, but can be busy quite a bit of a day!! I also walk almost nightly sometimes even in a little drizzle/snow. I'm open to a lap dog or some over energy in the house is fine to, This cav I am looking at is 10months old and I expect him not to be settled down from his puppy craziness for quite a while.
I definitely want a dog I can take everywhere with me, rather it be to pick up my son from daycare/school or run some quick errands or a long "dog friendly" hotel trip!
And what about those days when you can only offer very limited exercise? How do they do? I'm reading they are a pretty laid back breed all around and their main goal is to be with you 24/7 which is what makes them happy..
Does all the stuff we do sound like to much for a Cav? Are they known to really be that great with children? I'm a little worried with this dog we are going to meet tomorrow because he hasn't had much experience with children and the only reason his mom is giving him up because her work hours are going on to 16hour days and she knows he needs to go to a better home. So, he's spent a ton of time Alone and that worries me. We will of course take things slow and supervision 100% of the time, but it still has me a little concerned.
Should I be thinking about anything else here? I know all about good food, training, etc,.. Just need some breed info itself.
I'd appreciate it, Thanks!