I have been
involved with Cavaliers since 1997 when I acquired Gems
Coco Au Lait from Jimmy Lee Roberts of Gems Cavaliers.
After an intensive interview and a long wait, Coco became
a member of our family as a 9 week old puppy. We immediately
began puppy classes and training for the conformation
ring. Handled exclusively by Tom and Connie Zachar, Coco
became an AKC champion and won many best of breed ribbons.
He continues his show career with me in the agility ring
and holds his Master Agility Excellent and Master Agility
Excellent Jumpers titles. He is also a therapy dog and
visits area nursing homes and hospitals. Coco is a great
ambassador for the breed as he will happily spend a lazy
afternoon snoozing with you as he does racing around the
agility ring. The following year, Gems Scarlet joined
our household. Lucy, a ruby, is the foundation of my whole
colored cavaliers. Lucy and her mother, Gems Pumpkin Pie
are listed on the CKCSC, USA health registry by being
at least 5 years of age and heart clear.
Occasionally
we have puppies or young adults available to special homes.
At Meadowlake, my emphasis is on striving for excellent
health, temperament, structure and quality of type necessary
to conform to the breed standard. The adult hearts are checked
for Mitral Valve Disease annually by a board certified Cardiologist.
Eyes are examined annually and the results are sent to Canine
Eye Registration Foundation. All puppies are examined at
8-10 weeks by a board certified Ophthalmologist. My vet
routinely checks patellae on all adults and puppies. Hips
are x-rayed on the adult dogs and the results are submitted
to Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, Inc. for certification.
The
puppies are born, raised and live in our home along with
all my cavaliers.
I believe early puppy training and socialization is important
whether you plan to show, compete in performance events
or have a wonderful pet. My puppies will have some basic
skills by the time they leave my care, reinforced with a
clicker. They are temperament tested so puppies and their
owners are matched. Meadowlake cavaliers are sold with limited
registrations and spay/neuter agreements. They are sent
home with copies of the parents’ health certificates,
a well puppy vet exam and a handbook of care and instructions.
Meadowlake cavaliers are dual registered with the AKC and
CKCSC, USA.
I am
a member of the AKC Parent Club (ACKCSC) and its regional
affiliate, CKCSC of Greater Houston and the Toy Club of
Houston. I am also a member of the original cavalier breed
club and registry, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, USA
and all of the regional affiliates. I also belong to the
British Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club. I am committed
to their codes of ethics, bylaws and breeding standards.
Please contact me so I may assist you with your concerns
about the care of your Cavalier.
For
more information, please email me at Dorothy@meadowlakecavaliers.com |
