What I Dislike About My Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

[@southernsoul152]

This was awesome! Thank you. I’ve experienced these issues with mine as well, and was curious why most videos on yt don’t mention these traits. Your video was helpful, honest and brings much needed insight for those considering this breed.

[@SydneyFrancia]

Thank you! I’m happy you found it helpful! :)

[@lorijerkins126]

I had a tri color beautiful girl named Roxie who was so sweet and very smart. She was well behaved and slept with us every night. She passed away when she was 91/2 and our hearts were broken. She died of mitral valve. We now have 2 of the Blenheim they are Mandy and Molly and they are very different from Roxie and from each other. Mandy is the alpha dog. They are about the same age but not related. Mandy treats Molly like she’s her puppy. She washes her face and takes care of her. Mandy is very smart and Molly not so much. She really doesn’t understand a lot, but she’s super sweet. They are not very well trained because my husband thinks they should pretty much do whatever they want. They only come if they feel like it and I can’t walk them because he never really has them at his side. Even with this they are cuddly and love able and they bring so much joy to our lives. How do you feel about all the licking? Today is 12/21/23.

[@peggyschmidt8073]

My cab, Franklin is very sensitive with. Food. I found out thanks to my brother I can give him pieces of raw carrots and it will stop diarrhea. He is also in tune to chasing leaves and small things in the wind. But that is bred into the breed. Super affectionate too.

[@SydneyFrancia]

Aww! OMG yes Slater always runs after the leaves! Although the breed has their antics it’s so worth it because it’s such a wonderful breed.

[@stinibalarini]

New Here! Hopefully getting my very own cavi later this year. Your videos have been super informative and really helpful. I like the way your videos are presented and delivered. Thank you x x

[@SydneyFrancia]

Thank you so much! :)

[@aaronomahony]

Every breed has their pros and cons. And sometimes you could be blessed. My little King Charles Cav 'Rainbow' never barked once yet and is the quietest well-disciplined dog I have ever seen. only 6 months old at the moment.

[@TrickStarz]

Your videos are getting really good! Congrats on the growth :)

[@SydneyFrancia]

Thanks so much!

[@Purify123]

They are so beautiful & it's so painful to know the breed has the serious health issues. Hopefully more people will breed them responsibly. I would love to see this talked about more so it can be changed, hopefully.

[@Janevelyn]

Breeders such as Red Barn Cavaliers! If I ever get another, will be from there!

[@millefolium9303]

Throwing up after a meal comes from eating too fast. If you use his dry kibble food as treats through out the entire day, he will only get a littlebit at a time and be less likely to throw it up. And you will have his full attention as you are the food suorce. Or you could take him for a good walk before his meal so he will take a nap after eating. Theres also different balls or puzzles that make the dog eat more slowly as they have to use their brain and nose to get the food out. Which can be nice to use if you need to keep the dog occupied for a while.

[@sandiejohnson6313]

9 y/o Piper is the love of our lives! Not a barker, yawns at squirrels, (we have so many around), is now deaf but understands hand signals. She’s a chunky monkey a real foody! Loves her crate and begs to go to bed around 9. She snores loud 😮! And last she is our shadow. Whenever we leave a room she’s on our heels. She’s the BEST‼️😝

[@julierocketqueen6257]

Abra does all of these things 😅😅. She backtalks CONSTANTLY! She never door dashed until last weekend when someone had a puppy right outside our house. Ahhh patience patience 🤣

[@SydneyFrancia]

LOL! The back talks are hilarious. It’s like their trying to understand you and then give you those puppy eyes. And oh no! Door dashing is my biggest fear. Poor little thing just wanted to say hello to her neighbor. Ahhhh but yes patience it’s key!

[@NaimaG12]

Agreed! Sounds like my lil girl

[@kimlersue]

The only thing I disliked about my missy is that she was mortal!

[@trishfowlie3145]

I misunderstood his name as “Slitter” - word from my native Scotland meaning “ splash about or eat/drink messily”. My girl was quite a lady; she was astounded when a visiting Chihuahua took HER big biscuit (mine was saving it for a rainy day) into HER bed and waved it about in a taunting way.

[@susandaller8433]

Thank you for lessons you have learned from training your pup. Some day I will get one too I will try to use the information you gave us some day to have a companion , to train to love and maybe he or she might back talk too some day I will get a cavalier king Charles pup

[@AnaPaula-wp1pl]

How is the shedding? I like my house pretty clean am I gonna clean hair all day? I’m thinking to get a cavalier for my children but I’m afraid I’m gonna be cleaning all day.

[@SydneyFrancia]

Yep my dogs shed haha but tis worth it!

[@xant4141]

I have had my dog for 3 months and he has not barked yet he wines but not bark. Any advice

[@SydneyFrancia]

Check with your local vet to make sure he's not in pain.

[@kristjanarniingolfsson7533]

I was wondering is there anyway to decrease the chances of a cavalier getting MVD?

[@SydneyFrancia]

There’s no way to avoid it unfortunately because it’s genetic. Just make sure they’re on a healthy diet, get exercise, and they see the vet once/twice a year for check ups :)

[@kristjanarniingolfsson7533]

@@SydneyFrancia Okay thanks! 💕💕

[@sparty710]

aside from the sensitve stomach, this is so my cav! Mine's never met a stranger!

[@judyswang]

Hi! do you know why some cavaliers have silky ears and some have fluffy or superrrr long ears?

[@SydneyFrancia]

Genetics, breeding practices, and maintenance :)

[@AndalusianIrish]

Surprised you didn't mention how much hair they shed.

[@SydneyFrancia]

Its not hair, its glitter! haha

[@jamesfwhalen9285]

Now I see where my cavapoo gets all her crazy traits.

[@Janevelyn]

😂

[@SuFFo]

How old is Slater now and how is his separation anxiety?

[@SydneyFrancia]

He will be a year old on Thursday! And it’s quite funny because sometimes he wants to go off and do his own thing but then other times he cries when I leave the house. So I would say 50/50 lol.

[@angelicalopez-iu1bl]

i have a doordasher too haha . teaching the place command has helped a lot when it comes to that tho.

[@SydneyFrancia]

That’s helped me as well, but sometimes he gets soo caught up in what he is doing and doesn’t care ughhhh patience.. lol

[@djsoftheworld]

Love the video Sydney! Very entertaining Keep up the amazing work ❤️

[@SydneyFrancia]

Thank you!! :)

[@Janevelyn]

He looks quite young. Believe me, the chasing thing especially quiets down. But everything does too, and yet have had two very different from each other. Oh this second one is embarrassing about the attention in public!!!! 😳 And my first had the awful heart defect and this one luxated patellas. She’s actually scheduled for surgery this Tuesday. Prayers are welcome!

[@janealace]

Thank you. I am considering this breed. He is so cute.

[@rawexplorer8373]

Lol I agree with everything, my Alya is also very manipulative. She is so smart and likes to use her cuteness to get her way. She also will backtalk sometimes, for example when I pick her up and drag her away from something (shes not whining Or barking, she growls and grunts and does all sorts of weird squeaks). Aaand yes they do have a curiosity instinct but I believe It will subside with age. And she also dislikes when people wont pet her ( she is not whining but is sad and wants to cuddle at least with me). With the diseases it depends a LOT on the breeder. Alya’s mom and granny are health tested, mom 6 yo no MVD, granny 10 y o no MVD, no patellas, no eye problems, no SM...

[@rawexplorer8373]

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[@rawexplorer8373]

Did you ever try to feed raw to Slater? Alya is raw fed and never vomits.

[@SydneyFrancia]

Yep I feed Slater Raw, but once he inhales his food he wants to run around and not digest lol So I let him relax for at least 30 minutes

[@mayskay1421]

@@SydneyFrancia why not get him a slow feeder ?

[@karenyeshua5086]

Ours is 6 months and barks at everyone and everything! 😓 He's got so much to say all the time ... I hope he calms down as he grows up 🤞😆

[@SydneyFrancia]

Aww! I’m hoping Slater calms down too lol

[@rawexplorer8373]

Yes they like to talk, though some dont bark much, like my cavie girl. She rather grunts and growls and squeaks x)

[@nancymarx3512]

We have a five-year old tri-color cavalier and he pretty much does all those things you mentioned. He is much easier to manage now that he is older... he's a great little guy and we all love him so much. He is still head strong and a bird, squirrel or rabbit will send him off running or barking. That is what sporting dogs do. Enjoy your videos!

[@fuxart1224]

I really appreciate this honest video. You usually hear and see how fantastic dogs are, omitting that at times they can be a pain in the neck, because they have their own personality. Having 3 cavaliers now they are very different, each with strenghts and weaknesses, just like people. Worst thing to me it's that they are vacuum cleaners and grab, chew, bite EVERYTHING when we are outside. I tell them "No!", they leave it and move on to the next "interesting" thing 🤦🏻‍♂️ ...I hope that by growing up they will dismiss this kind of behaviour, as the elder does. Same with curiosity: one of my two pupoies is distracted by everything that moves: falling leaves, butterflies, birds, helicopters...and tries to chase them (imagine when it's windy). Same with people and other dogs: he gets so enthusiastic he runs toward them to cheer/greet/play. The other puppy is quiter and responds better to my commands. It's really engaging managing 3 dogs (2 puppies and a deaf senior). Yeah..diseases really suck; cruel thing with such a beautiful breed 😒😟

[@SydneyFrancia]

Nobody’s perfect, especially dogs. And YES I don’t understand how they put EVERYTHING in their mouths. I’m trying to understand the logic behind putting rocks and trash in their mouths lol. That curiosity instinct of theirs is crazy. Yes I think older dogs know better and are kind of like “been their done that”. Beautiful breed but they definitely have their little antics haha :)

[@racheloconnor2986]

Totally relate to ALL of this and love your videos. The only thing I’d add to my list is that my baby boy hogs the bed like no other 😂😂😂

[@SydneyFrancia]

Omg yes! Slater also loves to hog toys too lol

[@kelseysreborns]

Def helped me I was considering getting one lol

[@pizzadude8380]

I got a cavalier puppy

[@sandrarose1248]

Thank you

[@estrugs]

haha my cav is exxxaactly the same. sensitive tummy too!

[@zachwein3728]

Yeah I think this will all not matter when he isn’t around anymore. You will miss those innocent eyes and face. You are taking the dog for granted and you will see how profoundly sad it is when he is no longer with you. I just lost my Caviler after 11.5 years and all those little things I miss that annoy you now

[@stubie]

Oh they are soooo manipulative :D You think they're so dumb, but they're masters at wrapping us around their paws :D

[@aminawilliams9767]

Dutchess talks back quite often.. and the level of manipulation is unreal.. I was hand feeding her for about a week because I was worried that she was sick or something.. well the joke was on me when my son spent the day with her.. smh 🤦🏽‍♀️ she ate when he refused to hand feed her lol 😂

[@Janevelyn]

Btw he’s gorgeous!! 🥰

[@shakerpineslovinglife9836]

Wow best informative video excellent job👍👍👍

[@SydneyFrancia]

Thank you! :)

[@NaimaG12]

Yes!!!! My Dutchess is the same! The Manipulation is real.. these dogs are so smart...and they use every ounce of cutenesses to get their way.

[@constancemeadville8196]

My cavy is named Dutchess as well❤️❤️

[@tshadoe4956]

Slater is the man!

[@rawexplorer8373]

Also one of the downsides of this breed are their long ears that get Into everything

[@SydneyFrancia]

I love the long ears!!! One of the reasons why I love the breed haha but your right they do get into everything. Especially water bowls!

[@annestephenson2091]

All dogs are like that curious

[@SydneyFrancia]

Word

[@goingtothedogs2000s]

Nice video. He's a lucky dog, he has a good owner.

[@daprithepuli1112]

👍👍👍

[@stuarthdoblin]

nice.

[@cjw8817]

They have many health problems.

[@melissabaliva2989]

1 and only 1 thing I dislike about my Cavalier.... SHEDDING!!!!!!!!