Originally Posted by markandgill (Post 7427311)

We had a Cavalier when we lived in UK called Barney, unfortunately we got him adopted by my cousin before we left, we couldnt put him through the ordeal of coming here.
He was the most loving and affectionate dog I have came accross, wonderful with kids, he followed our wee boy about day a night, they shared ice cream lol, a lick for Matthew and a lick for Barney. He used to sleep in our bed before the wee man came along, he lay accross the back of my husbands head lol.
He pinned terrible when we werent there or when we we locked him in the kitchen at night, that is mainly why we couldnt bring him, I truely believe it would have killed him as he would have pinned and fretted for us!
It broke my heart leaving him and I miss him terribly, but I know he is well loved by my cousin and his kids. We had a black and tan one, but the tricolour one is really nice too. I dont think you could pick a better dog for children. here is a wee pic of him

Originally Posted by FluffieFaerie (Post 7427335)

We were the same. He didn't handle big changes very well - very stressed - when we moved house and changed his collar he'd get really nasty bouts of Colitis and we'd end up at the vets every time. We didn't think it was fair to put him through the flight and quarantine as much as we wanted him with us. My parents lost their dog a couple of years ago and Merlin lived with us all for the first few years so he was always comfortable there and they were more than happy to take him. Felt like the right thing to do.

Originally Posted by chasmw (Post 7883007)

We're moving to Perth at the end of September and are worried about our CKCS making the journey. She's a "pampered pooch" and we don't think she'd take very well to being transported in a small cage and then spending 30 days in quarantine. Like the other ones mentioned here, she will follow the family around the house, but also loves her sleep. If it's raining she'll quite happily stay inside rather than go for a walk!

She will often have, what we describe as, "panic attacks" where she struggles to breathe. So we are really worried that she will suffer whilst in the hold of the plane. When it gets hot she flakes out and tries to cool down by lying on the tiled floor in the kitchen. So the Perth weather is also a concern!

So it's interesting that others have said that they decided against taking their Cavalier. Has anyone taken one and how did they cope with the journey, quarantine and the Australian weather?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by iamthecreaturefromuranus (Post 7883040)

Get a 'proper' dog. Get one of these. He's an Hungarian Vizsla

Originally Posted by mr mover (Post 7883064)

God and i thought he was a" uranian arse licker" ..........:rofl:mm

Originally Posted by iamthecreaturefromuranus (Post 7883072)

Think what you want.... they are twice the dog that a Cavalier could ever hope to be.

Originally Posted by mr mover (Post 7883114)

Thats pretty obvious there twice as big..............mm:rofl:

Originally Posted by chasmw (Post 7883007)

We're moving to Perth at the end of September and are worried about our CKCS making the journey. She's a "pampered pooch" and we don't think she'd take very well to being transported in a small cage and then spending 30 days in quarantine. Like the other ones mentioned here, she will follow the family around the house, but also loves her sleep. If it's raining she'll quite happily stay inside rather than go for a walk!

She will often have, what we describe as, "panic attacks" where she struggles to breathe. So we are really worried that she will suffer whilst in the hold of the plane. When it gets hot she flakes out and tries to cool down by lying on the tiled floor in the kitchen. So the Perth weather is also a concern!

So it's interesting that others have said that they decided against taking their Cavalier. Has anyone taken one and how did they cope with the journey, quarantine and the Australian weather?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 7883263)

The first signs of a cardiac problem with Cavs is usually coughing...as if they are trying to clear their throat.

Originally Posted by looky (Post 7883292)

What about an American cocker spaniel? If I was choosing between a CKC and an American one I would chose the American cocker spaniel. I have one before and it just looks so much better than a CKC. Some people have said cocker spaniel are quite slow mentally but the one I had was just so human-like and very intelligent its scary (in a good way :rofl:) although abit lazy at times :thumbup:

Originally Posted by chasmw (Post 7883301)

Umm - that sounds a bit like one of the "panic attacks" I mentioned. She will make noises that sound like she is desperately trying to suck in air. She's 5 now. :unsure:

Originally Posted by Dorothy (Post 7883016)

We just got a Cav here in Perth about 6 weeks ago. He's absolutely gorgeous! He doesn't get too bothered by us going out since we have a golden retriever to keep him company during the day. Chip (the 2.5 kg puppy) thinks he's alpha dog over the 47 kg full grown golden. :lol: