MRI - SYRINGOMYELIA: After the age of 2 our Cavaliers are MRI scanned with Dr. We send saliva swabs and receive the DNA test results. JoAnn Randall and patella exams are submitted to OFA for grading and listed on DNA For Curly Coat / Dry Eye and Episodic Falling Disorder by the Animal Health Trust in England. Heart: Annually with our Board Certified Canine Cardiologist. Steve Sissler DMV DACVO is a Board Certified Opthamologist. If you click on the header it will take you to the health topic and explain the test and why it is essential for a healthy Cavalier Puppy.Įyes: Starting at 8 weeks and then Annually by Dr. Here is a list of health tests that each LynWood Cavalier has prior to being bred. This is NOT a selling / marketing tool, but our standard breeding protocol. We also provide links to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) where most of our certifications are now listed online. The annual health clinic had over 300 Cavalier attendees this year to see Board certified Cardiologist, Ophthalmologist, a veterinarian certified patellas and microchip clinic with AKC.Īs with many responsible breeders, Linda & Woody health test and openly provide test results for all of their dogs including the Dam and Sire of your puppy and the grandparents. Currently, she is working to inform breeders and pet owners about the importance of MRI scanning to reduce the incidence of CM/SM.Īs the Chairman of the Health Committee for the Cavalier Club of Greater Chicago, Linda organized six reduced cost MRI clinics in 2015 and 5 in 2016. In 2012 she spearheaded a national DNA swab collection for 3,500 individual Cavaliers for this research. Linda has been active with the Van Andel Group - Dr. Meg Hennessey - Snowood Dalmatians and Cavaliers.Xylitol - A booming Artificial Sweetener that is Toxic to our dogs!.What TOYS are safe - Billion dollar business!.Flea and Tick Medications - Please read all!.Part One: A breeder's point of view - by Linda Baird A Tiny Life - Sometimes God sends you a Miracle.How our Cavaliers are born and grow: Page not completed….LynWood Chicken & Rice Puppy / Dog Food.Items we personally use and companies we suggest:.Veterinarians, Specialists & Clinics that we use and Recommend.LynWood Picture Perfect - Marilyn Monroe.There is always a cost associated with acquiring a Cavalier that requires a new home.Ĭurrently, we have a long waiting list of people wanting a Cavalier in need of a new home. Some of these costs are passed on to the respective adopter.
When we do rehome these dogs, the Veterinary care they require and any other costs are taken into consideration.
There are some qualities below which you can look for in a rescue.
Finding a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue can be easy, but not all rescues are genuine and reputable. Most Cavalier owners contact their breeder directly if they can’t keep their dog for any reason, and the breeder will take the dog back and, if possible, rehome him/her. Choosing A Good Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue. Very often, they are not suitable for a home with young children. They are usually older dogs and sometimes they will have health concerns. The Club averages only one or two dogs per year that need to be rehomed. Cavaliers come into Rescue for many reasons but often it is an older person, who is no long able to care for their pet. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Canada will occasionally be contacted requesting help to rehome a Cavalier.