We are thinking of getting a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and are wondering whether they shed a lot? I've heard moderate, but how much is moderate?
2006-07-20 15:36:53 · 7 answers · asked by Claire 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Some, but not bad. But they do need a lot of brushing, or groomer visits.
2006-07-20 15:41:37 · answer #1 · answered by Lindy357 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
King Charles Spaniel Shed
2016-10-21 13:05:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-02 19:05:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two Cavaliers, wood floors (some area rugs), and a cleaning lady that comes once a week. My tri-color Cavalier has a heavy coat and I would say that there are just a couple of hair balls (collection of hair) around the house by the time the cleaning lady arrives; my Blenheim has a light coat and I would guess that she sheds just slightly.
"Moderate" is hard to describe. They're not Malmutes or Collies--depending on the coat of the dog you select, you'll see some shedding, but nothing I've ever been embarrassed by or felt a need to pick up between cleanings.
And--finally--a dog of this breed is worth a little shed hair!
2006-07-20 16:18:46 · answer #4 · answered by annabellewillman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shedding - Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed quite a bit. You'll find lots of hair deposited all over your clothing, upholstery, carpeting, under your furniture, on your countertops -- even in your food. Frequent vacuuming will become a way of life.
2006-07-20 15:45:59 · answer #5 · answered by lala-land 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They shed less than the average dog and their hair is easy to vacuum up. A weekly brushing with a slicker brush should take care of any loose hair and keep them tangle-free. Nice dogs - I recommend them often, but they are getting popular so be careful where you get one!
BEFORE you get any dog you should read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know – Volhard http://www.volhard.com/
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/
Find a good breeder by going to www.akc.org or talking to people at dog shows. You can also find info about the breed clubs on the akc site - they probably have a rescue group where you can get an older dog for less money. The best breeders will be members of their breed club, promoting healthy dogs with great temperaments. They should ask you a bunch of questions to make sure their puppy will be getting a good home. If all a "breeder" seems to care about is whether your check will clear, you can be sure he won't care a week later when the pup is dying from distemper or parvo and you want your money back.
Whatever you do, DON'T go to a pet shop, a flea market or buy one sight-unseen off the Internet!!!! You'll pay top dollar for what is usually a poor quality puppy mill dog. And you'll be supporting one of the cruelest industries in the country. The breeding animals are often kept in deplorable conditions - spending their entire lives in small wire-bottomed cages. They probably haven't been vaccinated against contagious diseases or tested for any health or temperament problems or genetic diseases - that costs money and cuts into their profits. A female is often bred every time she comes into heat. When her poor little body can't take it any more, she is often clubbed in the head and tossed into a dumpster or an open ditch. Most puppy mills ship their pups to pet stores at wholesale prices and many pups die before they even get there.
2006-07-20 17:10:57 · answer #6 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Moderate means a little bit all the time. You'll never find tufts or clumps, but there will always likely be a few hairs on the furniture where your Cavalier sleeps or the clothes he lays on when you leave them on the floor.
But it is worth it.
2006-07-20 18:12:21 · answer #7 · answered by Spot! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I have a king charles spaniel and I have found the older she gets each winter her coat gets thicker come spring and summer she will shed more each time. so yes a fair bit. you have to be sure your up to cleaning up the dog hair a fair bit. other wise they are wonderful dog to have.
2006-07-24 12:22:15 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs Magoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-03 17:21:09 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋