I am really confused as where I stand in finding out where to find a good breeder, I thought I had only to contact the cavalier club and they would help me out, now I'm not so sure.
I didn't see the Pedigree Dogs programme but have read about it and from a pet owners point of view it seems the Cavalier club is more about breeders than the health of the breed, or am I getting it wrong?
Years ago I bought my cavalier from a farmer, no papers, no questions asked, he was a great dog until 4yrs of age when he died of kidney failure. At the time I didn't know any better, now I do, hence why I am getting as much information as I can on the breed now.
I intend to go to a cavalier show in Lanark on the 18th of this month but will I be able to talk to good breeders at a show?
I know the cavalier suits my lifestyle, and I would be able to care for one but the medical problems in the cavalier breed are really worrying and I don't want to make a mistake.
I don't want to appear this negative but I'm highly confused
I didn't see the Pedigree Dogs programme but have read about it and from a pet owners point of view it seems the Cavalier club is more about breeders than the health of the breed, or am I getting it wrong?
Years ago I bought my cavalier from a farmer, no papers, no questions asked, he was a great dog until 4yrs of age when he died of kidney failure. At the time I didn't know any better, now I do, hence why I am getting as much information as I can on the breed now.
I intend to go to a cavalier show in Lanark on the 18th of this month but will I be able to talk to good breeders at a show?
I know the cavalier suits my lifestyle, and I would be able to care for one but the medical problems in the cavalier breed are really worrying and I don't want to make a mistake.
I don't want to appear this negative but I'm highly confused