our doggy, newton, (a newfoundland), was recentally put to sleep at the age of 12. later this summer, we're planning on getting 2 puppies (a goldendoodle and a cavalier king charles spaniel)... do you have any personal stories about these dogs? do they get along together well? are the cavalier KCS's good with old people? im not old (im 12) but my mom wants to do some pet therepy thing with the dog so the doggy would have to be good with old people... so basically, are CKCS good breeds? are goldendoodles? please answer!!! %26lt;3 por favorrr! lol thankss !
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Cavs are usually great little dogs, very into people and affectionate. It is highly recommended you do NOT get two puppies at the same time, especially if you want them to be therapy dogs. They will learn to bond to one another and become less interested in people, plus puppies will reinforce each other's bad habits and make it much harder to train the good habits you hope for and need for therapy dog work.
As already stated. Goldendoodle is a fancy name for mutt and I would never spend money on one. That just promotes puppy mills.
Well, dear "Goldendoodles" are mutts, so in no event should one be purchased from a "breeder". 2 million mutts die in shelters every year, and I'm sure your local shelter has a similar mix that you can rescue and use as a therapy dog. CKC or, Continental Kennel Club is a BOGUS registry that puppy mills and backyard breeders use because they want to claim that their dogs have "papers" when they don't.
Also, please be careful in going to a responsible breeder for your cavalier king charles spaniel, because there are many lines out there with serious heart defects.
Show this to your mom:
Here are some suggested questions one can use to determine if a breeder is truly responsible:
1. Is she an AKC registered breeder of good standing and an active member of her breed Parent Club?
2. Are there AKC Champions listed on the pedigree, showing that the breeder spends her time %26 money to prove the quality of her breeding stock through competition?
3. Are all the animals kept in clean, comfortable, healthy, loving circumstances?
4. Did the breeder conduct extensive interviews with you and every member of your family?
5. Have the sire %26 dam received all available health clearances, (eg. OFA Hip %26 Eye, Thyroid testing, THESE VARY FOR EACH BREED)
6. Is she willing to honestly discuss any possible genetic defects that may exist in her line?
7. Does she have a Sales Contract?
8. Does the contract contain a clause stipulating that you spay or neuter the puppy before it reaches a certain
age?
9. Does the contract contain a clause stating that if at any time in the puppy's life, you can no longer care for it, it must be returned to the breeder? (This ensures that no animal bred by this breeder will ever end up in a shelter).
10. Will the breeder maintain contact with you for the life of the puppy to answer questions and help in general?
Remember that "Goldendoodles" are mixed breed dogs. You never quite know the temperament of any breed...mixed or pure so being able to predict at puppyhood if they can make it as a therapy dog is an impossiblilty. The dogs need lots of social interaction and training. Even then, they may not enjoy the work.
As far as CKCS go, I have two registered animal assisted therapy dogs (both are mixed breeds). Currently our team has over 60 dogs...three of which are Cavaliers. No Goldendoodles have ever passed our test.
I think a goldendoodle is a wonderful idea. I'm sorry about your other dog - May He Rest In Peace. My dog passed away as a healthy 13 year old, he was such a good boy. My new dog, Cali, is turning 2 on May 24th, and she is a goldendoodle. She is such a wonderful dog. When you get him or her, I suggest that you hold him or her and play with him or her first. He or she will be attached to you for life! My Cali is like velcro, she is stuck to me. My dog is a blonde color, and sheds alot, almost enough to make another dog. They range in sizes, depending on the mother and the father. Make sure you take a good look at the parents before you decide to purchase a puppy from a breeder. I know goldendoodles are very playful once they get used to you are their new home. Cali didn't bark until months later, we almost thought something was wrong with her. I hope this helped, and if you have further questions about goldendoodles, I'll gladly help you! Email: powerpup_134@yahoo.com
Good luck with your new doggies!
I can't answer about the King Charles.. But the Goldendoodle, no one can answer that question honestly for you.. It is not a real breed of dog, it is a mixed breed, made up of two entirely different breeds. You cannot even begin to predict the temperament, health, coat, size or anything else about a mixed breed dog like this. At best you can guess, but you really can't say for sure what they are going to be like. There is no consistency, so there is nothing you can count on at all.. Other than it will be a dog, and will poop in your yard,, there is nothing consistent about the dog.
We have several goldendoodles (also several labradoodles) that come to the doggie daycare where I work and the one consistent thing I have noticed about both "breeds" (don't scream folks, I put it in quotes!) is that they are VERY VERY HYPER, active, dogs.
That's not necessarily a bad thing if you want a dog to romp in the backyard with but they do not do well left alone (therefore we have several goldendoodles also several labradoodles that come to the doggie daycare where I work...)
We also have a miniature King Charles Spaniel named Abby, she is about a year and a half now and is very sweet, calm natured. Does not play so much as she did a year ago when she first started coming; quite the little lady. I could see her being a therapy dog quite easily, she loves being held and brushed and fussed over.
Both breeds are going to need regular coat maintenance, the goldendoodles probably more so as they are so active always romping and rolling and their coats really get knotted up.
CKCS have many health problems (heart problems are high on the list) so please do your research thoroughly before you buy and DO NOT buy a CKCS over the internet! Go to an AKC dog show in your area and talk to the breeders who are showing there - ask for advice, information and resources. Go and meet the breeders and their dogs - check the paper work and make a decision based on the education you get by doing the above. It is not recommended to get two puppies at the same time - it is very difficult to train them properly, they will often bond to each other and not well to the humans - so do talk to breeders of the CKCS. The labradoodle and goldendoodle are not a recognized breed so buyer beware - Good luck
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