

A Trip to Paris to Mend a Broken Cavalier Heart
(Daisy, 2018) This post is a love story. But it’s not the ordinary kind about romantic love. It’s the extraordinary kind about Roger and...


Over 40% of Cavaliers Pass Between 7 – 9 Years of Age
Recently, I conducted a non-scientific survey of current and former owners of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels to better understand the...


Buying a Cavalier Pup? Read This Post First to Understand What Makes for a Responsible Breeder
In my quest to better understand and promote ethical, responsible Cavalier breeding, I connected with Sarah Sweetman, experienced breeder...


Do Primary Veterinarians Miss the Mark for Cavaliers?
My beautiful little Blenheim girl was 18 months when she began to scratch. It was subtle at first and then it became more constant. It...


The Cost of Irresponsible Cavalier Breeding - Heartbreak and $25,000
Trisha passed away on November 11, 2017 before her 8th birthday. Crossing the rainbow bridge before or at middle-age is all too common...


Stroller Rides Are Perfect For Cavs Lacking Stamina!
I was walking Trisha on a beautiful spring morning. Her precious six-year old body was tired, reflecting the years of medications used to...


Cavaliers Living with SM: Six Observations From the Front-Line
Trisha was diagnosed with Syringomeylia at 2 1/2 years of age although her symptoms began at 18 months. Having been a very diligent /...


That Vaccination Really Hurt! I'm Not a Diva.
Diary entry 5/10/10 (age, 4 months) - I love my new mom. I snuggle up around the top of her head at night and my world feels cozy and...


Cavaliers are Worth Saving!
One of the sweetest, most gentle, loving canine breeds on earth - the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - are being bred to live a painful,...