Cavalier Puppy Report - 9 Weeks Old

Update on the litter of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies, now nine weeks old, playing in the yard and enjoying nice spring weather.

[@pilarmontesfrechina1032]

Cuantos cavaliers de valores y tamaños diferentes!! !! El paraíso😘😘

[@howaboutno2024]

So cute ❤

[@nancysmith1898]

Cavaliers are the best!!!!

[@susantomes6721]

These last 9 weeks have been pure joy. Watching from the U.K. and loving these beauties. A wonderful distraction from the pandemic. Thank you.

[@lilliehuse3810]

Same I’m watching from the UK!

[@janeyrevanescence12]

I'm going to miss these little ones so much

[@kash7585]

Such good babies going potty. They are just precious. Going to miss them, especially Simon.

[@rebeccago158]

Puppies is so very cute adorable lovable

[@nancysmith1898]

How sweet!

[@jian18excel49]

Their surely going to be missed..when they go home with their new family. Hope we can still see how Jemba grows up with you.

[@lilliehuse3810]

Hi soooooo cute I can’t believe there nine weeks already!

[@fereshteha8501]

So adorable

[@sandrascarborough7890]

Their so precious lucky people.

[@Clementine_D]

I had to come back after all this time since Jamba, Etta, and Riley all had their reunion, this litter consisted of THE cutest, most sweet puppies ever! Lizzie should be a proud Mama! ❤

[@russelhughes1066]

Awesome

[@dawnmendez8375]

What a perfect Cavalier filled sunny day ! Absolutely love them! 🐶♥️

[@francesgarrigus9404]

Cart on wheels .... I like it alot. Oh I'm going to miss these cuties. Ahh the ole buds from the trees..they never miss a beat. Wiggle waggle and teething all the time. You're going to miss your babies. Tag can come to me any day!! They appear to enjoy All with nature. So cute.

[@lim4275]

The way you wrote that is so cute! You’re a good writer. I enjoy writing; and I also appreciate good writing when I see it! 😁

[@francesgarrigus9404]

To LIM42.....in response to your comment regarding my writing, I have such an emotional tie with this breed. I will say this, observing Chaskat the breeder in these videos, I am provoked to adore this litter immensely. Writing is a channel of expression and I use it often especially during this pandemic. In the past I wrote a few children's books about a little girl and her adoration for her dog. My stories were loved by so many children, especially those who sought shelter in women's centers in and around their communities. It's such an outlet to express feelings and keep in touch with oneself. I was an owner of a Cavalier named Gentry. He was a most intelligent and loving creature during his life. He passed away in September 2020. I was beside myself with such feelings of grief. I will always miss the opportunity to show him how much he meant to me. My shadow has faded as he no longer follows every footstep I take. But I shall always turn and look for the faded memory of my little friend every day. I hope you find a pet that will adore you and receive your kindness. Thank you for your comment. Be safe and well. A cavalier is my best idea if you are searching for a companion. You won't be disappointed.

[@DanceDanceDance10002]

Thank you for these wonderful updates! We lost our sweet Cavalier in 2020 due to a heart condition and watching you take care of these lovely puppies help me not miss him so much.

[@maryngshwuling9916]

Happy birthday 🌈

[@me-mx1hb]

I enjoy the commentary

[@ginapassaro1142]

I’m going to miss the pups

[@AT-Bluebird]

Love your videos and your sweet pups! Going to really miss your new puppies. Thanks for all your tips. 💗💙🐶💙💗

[@lim4275]

I can’t believe they’re already going to their new homes. It’s been a pleasure watching your videos. My husband & I live in a condo in which pets are not permitted. We’re looking for either a house or a villa condo that allows pets. As soon as we find it, we’re getting a Cavalier. I can’t wait! I’ve had some health problems that forced me to stop working at a relatively young age, so I’ve got nothing but time and love to give a sweet little Cavalier puppy! I’m going to devote my whole day to making sure he/she is happy and healthy, and when my husband gets home, he’ll be devoting time and love to our sweet puppy along with me!

[@chrisnolan2330]

You will be great Cavvy parents!

[@pittdog4496]

Love it just got our 8 wk cav. female little Tinsley and she’s precious ,we’ve always had labradors ,so this is quite different,but my husband and I are older and labs. are very strong and energetic which we both are’nt so ,so far so good👍

[@francesmifsud7563]

I'm going to miss these little guys. They are so cute and their new owners are going to find a lot of joy in owning them! 😍

[@pambeni5635]

I think I died and went to Cavalier heaven! Cuteness overload! I suppose they all are spoken for?

[@chaskat35]

These puppies are all adults now, and have been in their forever homes for a long time.

[@mushroom5656]

Hi I have been watching these puppies since they were 1 week old and my nan got her caviler puppy called Bertie today I will be so sad when these puppies go but I’m sure they’re all going to good homes

[@lim4275]

Hopefully you’ll get to spend some time with Bertie to make you feel better! 🐶

[@lilliehuse3810]

Yeah

[@francesgarrigus9404]

Silly Simon!! Nice to review this video. This litter was such a fun one. I really enjoyed it the first time round. Sweet Jamba too cute, always in my ❤. The others must be a blessing to their new homes.

[@annaleese8866]

I’m buying another cavalier this year, it’s a pity I live in Australia because I’d love to buy one of yours ❤️. I love how gentle you are with them 😊

[@aliceadler4569]

Such gorgeous little angels!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@Sarah-xt4xs]

We’re getting our cavalier puppy in 2 weeks!! It’s been so hard waiting but watching these have been amazing

[@jenniferdunford9896]

Your videos make me smile. It is so incredible to watch them grow and blossom. My Black and Tan girl will be two years old Wednesday, and she is the joy of my life.

[@80SivaD80]

Your yard look like heaven! 💕

[@SuFFo]

Your videos have been amazing, been looking at your old training videos, helped me a ton! I just got my Ruby boy a couple days ago :)

[@jammarie3370]

Makes me feel at peace just watching them.

[@whitney1677]

This has been so nice to watch - thank you!

[@beverlyfrazier4370]

You do such an excellent job with your puppies.

[@jowood2317]

Such a lovely picture, really cheers you, after a year like we've had xx

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

Watching the training successes with potty training is fascinating. Congratulations. You make it look easy, but planning small steps and executing them with gentleness is a significant achievement.

[@rebeccago158]

WOW lots of Family dogs Help mom dogs Take care of the puppies

[@divyasatpurkar4182]

Wow! So cute puppies!😍❤🐶👌👌🙋👏👏

[@lifessimpledelights]

So adorable. 🥰

[@patriciabloxham8858]

Thanks for your kind reply. I watch from the Uk but I have traveled with two of my cavvies to Hilton head sc and Phoenix az.

[@sabrinafair6112]

You are so knowledgeable and experienced - do you have any recommendations for training them not to nip at fingers? I will miss this little pack, too. What a treat these videos have been!

[@chaskat35]

I usually use substitution. When we are down to just one of these puppies (we're keeping Jamba), I will keep a chew toy on hand. When he starts to bite my finger, I will gently slip the chew toy in its place, and praise him. Positive reinforcement always works better than punishment.

[@Jubillee43]

Do you have retiring females that you rehome? We don’t want to start with a puppy at our age

[@randyjohnson1989]

Love all these puppy wish I could have them all.

[@rebeccago158]

Puppies got a big family They have grandma A mom Auntie

[@patriciabloxham8858]

I have really loved watching your videos of the puppies. I notice you don’t have the adults groomed. Can I ask why. We have a 2 year old black and tan called Sam and have had a Blenheim and a tri before that. Love and loved them all.

[@chaskat35]

We do almost all the grooming ourselves, because groomers don't generally know how to prepare a Cavalier properly for show. With the dogs we have, we can generally give them a thorough bath and combout about once a month, with brushing about once a week as needed. Right now, most of the adults (especially the mother of these puppies) are a bit more mussed than usual, because the puppies like to play with them and tug at their coats. It's an ongoing chore.

[@fernandasartoribraga]

My sweet dream!!

[@theunruhs1]

They are adorable. It's been fun watching them grow. How's Mr. Murphy doing??

[@chaskat35]

Murphy passed away peacefully a couple of months ago, but not before living out 16 1/2 wonderful years as the best pet Cavalier ever.

[@theunruhs1]

@@chaskat35 I am so sorry!!! We lost our Cavvie (a ruby too) Dec. 28, 2020. He turned 15 on Dec 15th. Actually, we lost two dogs last year. We lost our Eski/sheltie mix in February too. She was 18 1/2. Again, from our family to yours, we are so sorry for your loss of Mr. Murphy. We loved your Murphy-cam.

[@jscook54]

Will the pups participate in this years Easter Egg Hunt?

[@chaskat35]

Any of these pups who are still here next Sunday will be able to participate. But they probably won't really understand what's going on. Should be fun!

[@dawnl2542]

I’m hoping the puppies new owners will have social media sites for them so we can continue to follow their progress in their new homes. Also, how do you keep your lawn looking so beautiful with all those dogs? My son’s dog did a lot of damage to mine

[@chaskat35]

We made a major investment about 10 years ago, and put in a good quality artificial turf lawn in our back yard where the dogs go. It has proved to be a very worthwhile improvement for us. Previously, we could never grow a nice looking grass lawn because of all the dog traffic, and the drainage was poor. This lawn has excellent drainage, always looks perfect, and makes it extremely easy for picking up poop.

[@dogie1070]

I want them all! I must be selfish. 🐶🐶🐶🐶

[@chrisnolan2330]

They are getting so big now. You will surely miss them when they go to their new homes. They have all had a great start in life. How many Cavvies do you actually have?

[@chaskat35]

We have 3 regular full-time adult girls with us (Boo, Tag, and Bootsie), plus a 13-year-old boy (Bracer) whom we bred and whose owners passed away last year. We took him back to live out his remaining time - being a breeder is a lifetime commitment. Our granddaughter is living with us while she's in college near us, so her girl Lizzie is here now. The rest live with our daughter, who has been living in Florida but is moving to New York near us this summer. Snapchat lives with her, but is staying with us for a potential breeding this spring. The boys (Hubbell, Dylan, and Mulligan) also live with our daughter. And now Jamba is joining the family. Sounds complicated, doesn't it?

[@MorganTully]

Awwwwwwwwwww🥰

[@cg.7337]

cuties

[@ArthurTK26]

Hey, I’ve been loving these lot and I’ll miss them so much! Two questions: 1. Is his name Jemba or Jamba? 2. Do you mind if I use one of these as my profile pic? They are so cute! :)

[@chaskat35]

1. It's Jamba. His registered name is "BlackFire All Night Long" and the call name Jamba comes from a line in the chorus of Lionel Richie's song "All Night Long." 2. I don't mind if people reproduce pictures of my dogs, but I would not tolerate someone using them to misrepresent themselves as breeders or brokers using pictures of my Cavaliers.

[@nancysmith1898]

I remember my Rusty was 9 weeks.

[@acdragonrider]

They’re so cute! How much are cavs typically?

[@chaskat35]

It varies by region and country. Where I am in the Northeast region of the US, the cost of breeding is very high, and that has driven the price of puppies up quite a bit. Reputable breeders in this area are selling puppies for anywhere between $4000 and $7000. You can get one in a pet shop or a puppy mill for a lot less, but it's not likely to live a full and healthy life, and you might wind up spending even more with vet bills. And that doesn't even begin to address the heartache.

[@SuFFo]

$3-5K!

[@isabelgeddeshines4059]

3500 to 6000 from a breeder of merit on west coast pet quality but with health guarantees

[@isabelgeddeshines4059]

I wish I could get my 12 week old not to pee in crate. We had him from 10 weeks.Even if he is in there a half an hour after going outside. He does sleep through the night. And goes potty everytime he goes outside about 10 times a day. Do you have any suggestions. We use potty pads in the crate. Should we put bedding on top of it?

[@chaskat35]

There's a slight possibility he could have a Urinary Tract Infection, which would cause frequent peeing. It's much more common with females, but it's possible. Drop off a urine sample with your vet. We don't put any bedding in the crate with young puppies, because that just gives them a place to pee without disrupting their own comfort. Certainly wee-wee pads don't belong there, and we don't even recommend them at any time in any place - it only teaches them that it's OK to pee inside the house. Put him in a bare crate until he's older and more trustworthy.

[@rabbitholegirl1]

As a soon to be dog owner how long am i to be expected to take the puppy outside during the night?

[@chaskat35]

If you start crate training at 10 weeks old, they usually sleep through the night by about 12 weeks. You may still have to get up early, though - their bladders are not very big at that age. Watch my video on crate training: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZW6g2VtarF7n9E

[@jennvolti]

What puppy food do you recommend for cavaliers?

[@chaskat35]

I use Royal Canin dry puppy food, and serve it by covering it with warm water and letting it soak for a few minutes. As long as you use a quality brand (not the stuff you find in supermarkets), you will do fine. In the past, I have used Fromm, Merrick, Blue Buffalo, and some other good brands. Don't use grain free!

[@pittdog4496]

Just got 8 wk old cavalier eyes have discharge is it normal if so what do u use to clean them

[@chaskat35]

A small amount of discharge is normal, and doesn't require any cleaning. If it's excessive, talk to your vet - they can recommend a safe cleaning solution.

[@wt0416]

Are they teething? Is that why there chewing on twigs, and ur hands?

[@chaskat35]

Yes - it's perfectly normal for puppies to chew. We always have attractive chew toys for them.

[@manuelatripoli7162]

I am getting one cavalier king but I can just get when they are 12 weeks

[@chaskat35]

That's a perfect age to take him home!

[@grantblakely5908]

Gee Simon is a big pup compared to his siblings 😀😀

[@allyntaylor8530]

Cant believe there is only one more week with the puppies..

[@jojo2491]

These dogs eat everything off the ground!

[@a.j.9488]

I'm expecting to pick up a Male 9 week but he's pretty fat. Much fatter than his littermates(all female)....do you think that's a concern? Breeder said he's a fat healthy puppy (6.2 lbs at 9 weeks)

[@chaskat35]

In a young puppy of this tender age, fat is better than skinny, and 6 pounds is not all that much out of line. I usually expect my 9-10 week old puppies to be around 5 pounds. Just watch his diet carefully when he gets to be 7 months to a year old. That's when his dietary needs will change drastically, and you will have to cut down his food intake to make sure he doesn't get overweight as an adult. Excess weight on a fully grown adult puts stress on the heart, and can be dangerous. At this age, plump is OK.

[@ph6393]

Can I have one

[@dcovert1748]

Cages are too crowded. They don’t have enough room

[@chaskat35]

Tell that to my adult dogs, who voluntarily go into crates that have open doors during the day. Sometimes, two of them will squeeze together into a small crate. Remember, dogs' ancestry goes back to pack animals who slept in crowded dens, so it's instinctive for them to cuddle in small spaces. It's only a problem for them if you leave them in crates all the time, which responsible breeders do NOT do.

[@dianawill8441]

I would love to get a female

[@leonardodefaveri7841]

Da poco mi è venuta a mancare la mia gioia di casa di nome Bimba unica felicità in questo momento non ho avuto modo di fare una scelta se trovarne una mi piacerebbe conoscere qualcuno che mi possa aiutare ad avere ancora un tesoro spero in qualche buon 💓💓 ciao scusate il mio pensiero

[@abbynormal8608]

Jury is out

[@gambit6435]

So I tried here in South Africa to get my wife a puppy for her birthday today. And almost got scammed by an online seller who wasn't real. So back to the great search to find a breeder and get a puppy to surprise my wife with.

[@chaskat35]

It's pretty much impossible to surprise someone with a Cavalier puppy as a gift. It's a lengthy process finding a reputable breeder, getting on their waiting list, and waiting for the puppies to get to the proper age to take home. It's a lovely thought to try to get one for an occasion, but you will do better to make it a long-term family project.

[@gambit6435]

@@chaskat35 Thank you for the reply, you are right, think just telling her she can have one will be a surprise enough because she has been asking for so long, but I always said I would not raise any dog until we have a nice garden and space for them, the time has come.

[@gamerkakatrondapotatosalad343]

Are the parents DNA Tested? Because you dont want the puppys getting problems in the future.

[@chaskat35]

Both parents are tested by a cardiologist for heart disease, by an ophthalmologist for eye problems, by our vet for patella luxation, and by OFA for hip dysplasia. These are all common problems for Cavaliers, and there are no DNA tests for them - only physical examinations. The sire and the maternal grandparents were DNA cleared for episodic falling syndrome, and for dry eye/curly coat syndrome.

[@buttholemcgee6493]

too lush 4 words