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Originally Posted by
Karlin
BUT
in general, success in shows really means virtually nothing when it comes to getting a puppy in this breed, and some of the highest profile breeders are some of the most appalling caretakers of the breed.
I am afraid this is so true. So many high profile breeders have an appalling record when it comes to health testing cavalier parents before they breed from them.
Many of these breeders do not care enough about their cavaliers to check they are healthy before they mate them. They do not care if they put an affected breeding bitch with a pocket of fluid destroying their spinal cord through the terrible pain of bearing down while whelping. They do not care if they breed puppies that will have a much increased chance of SM.

Originally Posted by
Karlin
You want to prioritise only breeders who are properly health testing in this breed -- that means MRIs, cardiologist heart clearances (NOT just from a vet), eye tests and ideally hip scores as well.

You'd want to contact the breeders and ask about their approach to health and ask to see certs for the parent dogs.
Unfortunately you will be in for a long search as there are so few breeders that are health testing properly.
In your search for a puppy from tested parents you will find that you are met with hostility and rudeness for asking awkward questions, or with false assurances from seemingly helpful breeders that they have done all the testing necessary. They hope you will take their word for it. If you ask to see the certificates many of them will prove to be unavailable.
Many buyers will tire of the search and either settle for another breed or allow themselves to believe a persuasive breeder. I do hope that one day someone will be rich enough and angry enough to sue one of these duplicitous people.
Margaret C
Cavaliers......Faith, The Ginger Tank and Woody.
Japanese Chins.... Dandy, Benny, Bridgette and Hana.
Remembered with love......... Tommy Tuppence and Fonzi
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