Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: An Owner’s Guide
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Nick Mays. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: An Owner’s Guide
CAVALIER KING CHARLES. Spaniel
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Contents
PART ONE. YOU AND YOUR DOG
Chapter 1. History and evolution of the breed
Royal patronage
Decline of the breed
Ideal show dogs
Evolution of the new breed
The Breed Standard
Colours
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chapter 2. Your Cavalier puppy
Questions to ask yourself
Acquiring your puppy
Quiz the breeder
Visit the breeder
Preparing for your puppy
Collecting your puppy
Arriving at home
Bedtime
The first night
Feeding your puppy
House-training
Exercise
Vaccinations
Socialization
Grooming
Chapter 3. The adult Cavalier
Feeding
Exercise
Grooming
Grooming equipment
Eyes
Ears
Dental care
Claw care
Clipping
General health
Bathing your dog
Security
Rescuing a Cavalier
The elderly Cavalier
Chapter 4. Training your dog
Training guidelines
Separation training
Equipment
Teach your puppy his name
Coming when called
‘Sit’
Be consistent
‘Down’
Persevere
‘Stay’
Taking it further
Walking on the lead
Stay in control
Not jumping up
Treats and rewards
Clicker training
Clicker training rules
Travelling
Taking training further
Chapter 5. Showing your Cavalier
Getting started
What kind of show?
Entering a show
Useful points
Equipment
Grooming
The day of the show
Show tips
Fun shows
Postscript
PART TWO. HEALTHCARE
Signs of good health
Hereditary diseases
Genetic faults
Hip dysplasia
Syringomyelia
Other hereditary conditions
Eye problems
Patella luxation
Episodic Falling Syndrome
Preventing disease
Check your dog
Diet is important
Keep your dog fit
Vaccinations
Pet Passports
Neutering
Parasites
Internal parasites
Dental care
Tooth disease
Broken teeth
Ulcers and tumours
Canine dentistry
Eye problems
Watering and discharge
Eye conditions
Other eye problems
Ear problems
Preventing problems
Treating minor problems
Nose problems
Sore noses
Rhinitis and sinusitis
Respiratory problems
Distemper
Coughs
Heart disease
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Kennel cough
Tummy problems
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Flatulence
Blood in the stools
Malabsorption
Polydipsia and polyphagia
Salmonella infection
Parvovirus infection
Acute abdomen
Urinary problems
Types of urinary disease
Skeletal problems
Arthritis
Obesity
Slipped disc
Skin problems
Healthy tips
Mange
Ringworm
Lumps and bumps
Hot spots
Nursing a sick dog
Be confident
Taking the temperature
Handling your dog
Making a makeshift muzzle
At the vet’s
Lifting your dog
First aid
Rules of first aid
Burns
Poisoning
Bleeding
Heat stroke
Foreign bodies
Useful Information. Organizations
Magazines
Websites
Index
About the Author. NICK MAYS
DAVID TAYLOR B.V.M.S., F.R.C.V.S., F.Z.S
About the Publisher
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Cavaliers are very sociable dogs, especially with their littermates. Watch the puppies to see how they interact with each other.
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