I lost 2 girls at ages 6 and 8 who passed with heart issues. Now my 14 year old boy has SM. Now that i know the symptoms better I know he's had SM for several years now but it's at it's worst point now. Problem I see is that vets are not educated well enough on the breed and its issues because we should have caught this so much earlier in my dog.
Just lost my 8 years old from heart failure I was been told by dr that she has heart murmur stage 1 last year. Nothing to worry no medication needed but things has changed quickly the next year. She stated to cough and later on got diagnosed with congestive heart failure. They said she could live 6 months to 12 months. We came home with the medication and hopefully it will help her but not really my girl didn’t take well with the medication 3 days later she collapsed and had seizures and cough in blood! I’m devastated! We rush to the emergency and been told unfortunately her heart was failure. It’s absolutely brutal. We missed her every day I hope one day they will find the way to treat their health issue. Today we still have a little young cavalier in tri-color just hope that she will live longer. Can’t take to loses them all just SAD!
God bless you. I have Mister Bentley and he was 8 weeks old, had double pneumonia and coccidia and more. I prayed to god on my birthday. To save , take what Bentley needed to save him for me😭 He bottomed out. That’s when I found out about how sick he was. I have stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and got wonderful news from my doctor that my treatments are working. I have wanted one my entire life. I didn’t know that the Amish people, breeders in Indiana are puppy mills 😡😢 He’s recovered so well. Doing better than me. I have noticed that he does scratch at his hind legs a little. He’s about 6 months old now. They lied to me about everything and I am so worried. It’s been horrible for me us. Taken it’s toll on me. But I’m still fighting to be here to love my little Bentley he’s all I’ve got. We were meant to be together. I believe god set us up😇 thank you for your help and sharing this. Blessings to you and your family
For all looking for something similar to a cavalier, but want to avoid the health issues, I recommend looking into a cockalier (mix between cocker spaniel and cavalier). They look a lot like a cavalier and have the same sweet personality. They might be a couple pounds bigger, but they will have that hybrid vigor for long run health!
My Cavalier passed away. I grapple with getting another one. Do you think that the certifications of the parents of the puppy will actually make a difference?
I lost mine a little over a year ago and absolutely love this breed but I am convinced almost all Cavaliers will eventually get MVD, you just hope it will be later in life. Watching all their health issues develop is heartbreaking.
@@UppityOne I feel the same way. I've seen so many younger sick Cavaliers that I just can't bring myself to go through it again. I'm very sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. My seven year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel does have heart murmur although her whole line was healthy and got yearly checkups. In Germany owners have to report health issues to the breeder to ensure that they can bring the breed back to a healthy standard. I do love Cavaliers and my dog from the bottom of my heart, but personally I wouldn’t get another one. Almost every “regular” breed does have some health issues nowadays, but I feel like the Cavalier is more likely to have serious issues. Looking at my dog and knowing that she may suffer one day and won’t reach 13 or 14 years because of her health issues breaks my heart.
I love my cavalier I share with my partner! However, he technically belongs to him. I had no idea the health issue potential before we got him. I fear for his future and will try and give him the best life possible. If I were to ever get my own, I would probably get a cockalier (mix between cocker spaniel and cavalier). They look the most like cavaliers, only slightly larger by a couple pounds and have the hybrid vigor to defend against all the health problems cavaliers have. I would recommend looking into that if you really want something similar that will be healthy in the long run.
The breed is doomed. I did all my homework and bought 2 dogs from reputable breeders. They are now 9 and 11; good ages but they are on many expensive medications and have been for years because of the pain they are suffering. I don’t think the breed will ever recover; their beauty and good character has been their downfall. 😢
I really wanted one of these dogs but after research I will not get one. I had even contacted 2 breeders and had discussions with them. One told me she has never had someone she sold a pup to have any genetic affliction problems. But with the percentages as they are with these problems I decided she is lying. Why would I pay $2000+ for a sweet dog I would fall in love with and end up spending massive amounts of money on Vet bills and medication. The dog will suffer and I will suffer watching him suffer. I would have to be a fool to enter into such a situation knowing all this. It's a shame. And it's why Norway has now banned the breeding of Cavaliers.
I've had dogs all my life, my last one, a Cavalier, was a lockdown puppy, had two homes prior to me giving a home to him. He's the only dog I can say I've regretted having. So many problems, behavioural and some health problems. Been the hardest dog I've ever owned. In hindsight I'd never have had him. Think carefully before getting one. Now my Staffix is the easiest of my dogs, the most loving and no overall maintenance.
These dogs shouldn’t even exist if they’re gonna have a lot of very serious health issues. Not many of them live up to a good old age. Most of them die young.
I'm sad to say I agree with you in full. Something MUST be done in drastic measures to get the breed good health before we as the customer/potential owner could even reasonably look at them as potential companions. I adore this breed, always wanted a few of them myself but I just can't call it a good idea while their breed is in this terrible condition. Wound up with a little mixed puppy for my own dog and prefer the option of not having a specific breed over this chaos in such a wonderful dog (personality wise) like the Cavalier, what's been done to them is horrible in ways no adjective can describe, they didn't deserve this at all.
What happens if you set your hyperbaric OXY SETTINGS AT 30 LBS. AND AT LEAST 30%OXY. OR 100%OXY FOR A DAY OR TWO? I SAY IF YOU LOVE THEM THE WAY I DO LOVE THEM, YOU WILL DO THIS!
Hi found your video very useful, I'm a dog breeder of America cocker spaniel and I'm looking into buying a Cavalier girl for breeding and doing my homework on them first, do you still breed them yourself please ? If so are you on Facebook or Instagram please? Would love to get intouch with you if you are you might be able to point me in the right direction and be able to find a great breeder , as I would like to do this for the best interest of the puppies, many thanks Mrs Haddrell Xx
I lost 2 girls at ages 6 and 8 who passed with heart issues. Now my 14 year old boy has SM. Now that i know the symptoms better I know he's had SM for several years now but it's at it's worst point now. Problem I see is that vets are not educated well enough on the breed and its issues because we should have caught this so much earlier in my dog.
Just lost my 8 years old from heart failure I was been told by dr that she has heart murmur stage 1 last year. Nothing to worry no medication needed but things has changed quickly the next year. She stated to cough and later on got diagnosed with congestive heart failure. They said she could live 6 months to 12 months. We came home with the medication and hopefully it will help her but not really my girl didn’t take well with the medication 3 days later she collapsed and had seizures and cough in blood! I’m devastated! We rush to the emergency and been told unfortunately her heart was failure. It’s absolutely brutal. We missed her every day I hope one day they will find the way to treat their health issue.
Today we still have a little young cavalier in tri-color just hope that she will live longer. Can’t take to loses them all just SAD!
Cavaliers are by far the sweetest, smartest most loving beautiful dogs on earth. They are so sweet.
God bless you. I have Mister Bentley and he was 8 weeks old, had double pneumonia and coccidia and more. I prayed to god on my birthday. To save , take what Bentley needed to save him for me😭 He bottomed out. That’s when I found out about how sick he was. I have stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and got wonderful news from my doctor that my treatments are working. I have wanted one my entire life. I didn’t know that the Amish people, breeders in Indiana are puppy mills 😡😢 He’s recovered so well. Doing better than me. I have noticed that he does scratch at his hind legs a little. He’s about 6 months old now. They lied to me about everything and I am so worried. It’s been horrible for me us. Taken it’s toll on me. But I’m still fighting to be here to love my little Bentley he’s all I’ve got. We were meant to be together. I believe god set us up😇 thank you for your help and sharing this. Blessings to you and your family
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I have had 2 Cavaliers. One live to 13 years, one lived to be 15 years. Breeders must be reputable. This matters is ALL breeds.
For all looking for something similar to a cavalier, but want to avoid the health issues, I recommend looking into a cockalier (mix between cocker spaniel and cavalier). They look a lot like a cavalier and have the same sweet personality. They might be a couple pounds bigger, but they will have that hybrid vigor for long run health!
Spaniel in general are high energy and the ability to be lower energy in the Cavs is why people want them.
My Cavalier passed away. I grapple with getting another one. Do you think that the certifications of the parents of the puppy will actually make a difference?
I lost mine a little over a year ago and absolutely love this breed but I am convinced almost all Cavaliers will eventually get MVD, you just hope it will be later in life. Watching all their health issues develop is heartbreaking.
@@soesterbergblue I cannot go through this again. I still miss her.
@@UppityOne I feel the same way. I've seen so many younger sick Cavaliers that I just can't bring myself to go through it again. I'm very sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. My seven year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel does have heart murmur although her whole line was healthy and got yearly checkups. In Germany owners have to report health issues to the breeder to ensure that they can bring the breed back to a healthy standard. I do love Cavaliers and my dog from the bottom of my heart, but personally I wouldn’t get another one. Almost every “regular” breed does have some health issues nowadays, but I feel like the Cavalier is more likely to have serious issues. Looking at my dog and knowing that she may suffer one day and won’t reach 13 or 14 years because of her health issues breaks my heart.
I love my cavalier I share with my partner! However, he technically belongs to him. I had no idea the health issue potential before we got him. I fear for his future and will try and give him the best life possible. If I were to ever get my own, I would probably get a cockalier (mix between cocker spaniel and cavalier). They look the most like cavaliers, only slightly larger by a couple pounds and have the hybrid vigor to defend against all the health problems cavaliers have. I would recommend looking into that if you really want something similar that will be healthy in the long run.
Skye had Dry Eye Syndrome&Inflammatory Bowel Disease both are Autoimmune Diseases.
The breed is doomed. I did all my homework and bought 2 dogs from reputable breeders. They are now 9 and 11; good ages but they are on many expensive medications and have been for years because of the pain they are suffering. I don’t think the breed will ever recover; their beauty and good character has been their downfall. 😢
We are supposed to be a nation of animal lovers . Doesn't much seem like it.
All 3 of my cavaliers had anal gland problems and heart murmur issue's😢 these poor dogs.😣
I really wanted one of these dogs but after research I will not get one. I had even contacted 2 breeders and had discussions with them. One told me she has never had someone she sold a pup to have any genetic affliction problems. But with the percentages as they are with these problems I decided she is lying.
Why would I pay $2000+ for a sweet dog I would fall in love with and end up spending massive amounts of money on Vet bills and medication. The dog will suffer and I will suffer watching him suffer. I would have to be a fool to enter into such a situation knowing all this. It's a shame. And it's why Norway has now banned the breeding of Cavaliers.
I've had dogs all my life, my last one, a Cavalier, was a lockdown puppy, had two homes prior to me giving a home to him. He's the only dog I can say I've regretted having. So many problems, behavioural and some health problems. Been the hardest dog I've ever owned. In hindsight I'd never have had him. Think carefully before getting one.
Now my Staffix is the easiest of my dogs, the most loving and no overall maintenance.
@@jenbrown2690 thanks for the advice
These dogs shouldn’t even exist if they’re gonna have a lot of very serious health issues. Not many of them live up to a good old age. Most of them die young.
I'm sad to say I agree with you in full. Something MUST be done in drastic measures to get the breed good health before we as the customer/potential owner could even reasonably look at them as potential companions.
I adore this breed, always wanted a few of them myself but I just can't call it a good idea while their breed is in this terrible condition. Wound up with a little mixed puppy for my own dog and prefer the option of not having a specific breed over this chaos in such a wonderful dog (personality wise) like the Cavalier, what's been done to them is horrible in ways no adjective can describe, they didn't deserve this at all.
What happens if you set your hyperbaric OXY SETTINGS AT 30 LBS. AND AT LEAST 30%OXY. OR 100%OXY FOR A DAY OR TWO? I SAY IF YOU LOVE THEM THE WAY I DO LOVE THEM, YOU WILL DO THIS!
Hi found your video very useful, I'm a dog breeder of America cocker spaniel and I'm looking into buying a Cavalier girl for breeding and doing my homework on them first, do you still breed them yourself please ? If so are you on Facebook or Instagram please? Would love to get intouch with you if you are you might be able to point me in the right direction and be able to find a great breeder , as I would like to do this for the best interest of the puppies, many thanks Mrs Haddrell Xx