Around a year old- I think your dog will be petite.

No, I would not recommend it. They are not good in extreme heat or cold for long periods of time. Also, they thrive on human interaction, so being outside all the time wouldn't be best for them.

They have fur. They can be bad for allergy sufferers because they do tend to shed a moderate amount. However, if you want a Cavalier that is good for allergy sufferers I would look into a Cavapoo. They are becoming more prevalent and are a good mix.

it may take at least a year or so to clear all of the loose hair and it will all grow back within a months period.

I can't say for a fact, but my 5 month old Cavalier King Charles had blood and mucuous in his stools regularly from the day that I brought him home. My vet said he has collitis, and have been feeding him chicken and rice (no dog food), keeping treats out of his diet (except for cheese and wheat and gluten free treats) and that has settled him. I'd take yours to a vet if it doesn't settle soon. Good luck!

after about 12-14 years old

I wouldn't worry! Cavalier do NOT have a tendency to bark. As long as they don't pick it up from other yappy dogs as a puppy you should be fine! They are a very quiet breed.

the cavs rarely bark so you dont have to worry

My cavalier got fur on her chest and more on her tail/legs around 6-7 months old.

our tri is 16 months and has only started growing longer fur and a bushy tail in the past few months. se is very tall and quite thin and i was worried about her although she is full of life and eats well, she has never had a massive appetite. and all the others we met seemed to be bigger and bushier than her but then i met someone who had one the same age last week and she was identical.

If you make sure they have food and water they should be ok. There may be accidents though, so I would recommend some potty pads. It is good that there will be another dog, since cavaliers do best with companions.

they may be alright but they will usually fight over food and water and cannot go to the batroom outside because they may poop on the floor.

Blenheim puppies usually start out more of a light brown and then gradually turn a rich red color as they grow older.

usually as puppies grow, their hair will turn a deeper red or tan, but theres no real way of telling how dark they will be as puppies

Yes! Cavalier go through a 'skinny phase' as they are growing due to their increased size/height without fully filling out. Your dog will fill out as it matures, but being skinny at that age is very normal for Cavaliers since they have such long bodies/legs.

My cavalier just turned one last month and is still the same way. We stood him next to the standard size and he is much much taller with gangly legs and a skinny little body. Something to keep in mind though was that his dad was the largest they come in the breed and apparently there are three sizes of cavaliers.

Every reputable Cavalier breeder I know has told me that your Cavalier is full grown and no longer a pup by 10 months old. I completely agree with the first response.

Your dog is no longer a pup. Cav's should be fully grown at 8 to 9 months of age. I would take it to the vet to be checked. As the breed has genetic heart problems, you don't want to put extra strain on their hearts. While treating them may be hard to resist, It might be a case of life and death. There are some variations in size in the breed, so the measurement is not enough for an indication of health. Please visit your vet.

no it is still a pup and I bet it is just extra skin

not to me it sounds cute and it is still a pup

You have to get her detached from you. Does she sleep in the same room as you? Do you take her with you everywhere? One reason dogs cry is because they are bored. Give her some of her favourite chews and toys. Leave through the back door and mix everything up a little. She won't know if you are coming or going. Hire someone, or get a friend or family member to come and stay with your dog while you go out some times. Have you considered getting another cav as a companion and maybe a mate??

No, my 5 month only is about 6.5lbs and perfectly healthy! Some Cavalier are just smaller.

we have a cav that is 17 months and she only weighs around 12 lbs, she was the runt and was tiny when we had her , and people are always saying how small she is. she also has long spindly legs. she has never had a big appetite, but is full of energy all the time. i guess they are like us no 2 are the same !

My five month old Cav is 9 pounds...they need to eat a lot as puppies! He was 6 pounds when I got him at 16 weeks.

yes

I have been around Cavaliers my whole life and now own three. The size varies....depending on Mom and Pop. Past that-there are often throwbacks in this breed as they have been with us since the 1400 and breed to other breeds to accentuate certain qualities. I would not worry about a Cavalier that size. Your Vet will tell you if he or she is healthy. I have one adult that weughs 12 pounds., I think he weighed less than yours at that age. Enjoy your Cavalier. They are very special.

Yeah i have a Cavalier King Charles boy and he is all legs and very long, while his sister is quite small and petite. Hes fine :) he will just fill out quite a big when he gets older.

I just got my 5 1/2 month old Cav 6 days ago. My 8 year old cat is already very interested and the two of them were on my lap together last night! Just be sure to control the Cav so he doesn't scare the cat. The introduction should be gentle. I had to put my 16 year old dog down 6 months ago and know the cat has missed her. She now has a new friend!

To be honest worry more about the cats, I too have just bought a CAV and have two adult cats and the CAV just wants to play and chace them but the cats are a little scared and dont want to play with her.

I have a Cavalier King Charles whom we all love dearly, I also have two cta who he loves to bits. They are his best friends and he there's. This breed gets along with everyone and anyone...

They are the biggest toy breed. weight 12-18lbs and are pretty tall with long legs. But they are a great size and are still small!

I have a Cav and a Pug. The Cav is slightly taller about 1-1.5 inches and a little bit longer. He is not as heavy as the pug. He weighs 15 pounds and my pug is 19. They play very well together. The pug is 3 and the Cav is 1.

My Cav is doing the same thing he looks crazy. His black fur is growing faster than the white. Like yours its growing out. He looks funny. He is 1 right now.

My dog does this if she has been lying on her back. Also sometimes gets fur in her mouth.

Purina Pro Plan Puppy formula is really good. It is a dark package with a cavalier puppy on the front. My puppy loves it and the vet recommends it!

royal canin sell dog food made for cavalier king charles dogs I tried every brand on the market and he turned his nose up at all but when I bought food all my worries about my charles were gone he eats and is happy and healthy and I know that this food is made for this breed so check out the web site for this dog food it is very interesting I promise you won't be disappointed I know we are glad we found this food for him.

I don't have a cavalier puppy, but I really would like to have one though. I read your question online about what to feed the puppy. I've raised golden retriever puppies and I've always fed them the purina puppy chow (the soft chewy kind in the bag).They were about 6-8 weeks old when I fed them that. When they were 5 weeks old , I fed them the purina canned puppy food. I only gave them approx. 1-2 teaspoons to start on their appetite. Milk will not hurt the puppy. It's best to give them warm carnation milk or goat's milk. Try adding a little milk in the puppy food for taste. That might start the puppy to eat.They say that you start to feed puppy food to smaller dog breeds at around 8 weeks and big dogs at around 5 weeks.I did a research because I had a cocker spaniel that had puppies for the first time. But she had sadly passed away. So, I do hope this does help in any way possible.Good luck and congradulations on your new family member.They are a joy!

At petstores there is this stuff in a tube it is call Nutri-cal or Nutri-stat they are virtually the same thing look at the back. Anyhow this stuff works wonders because my cavalier is very pick too and I give a tbs in the morning and it keeps her eating 2 bowls of food a day. Good Luck :) Also try natures recipie venision food that is the only food my cavalier will eat she is 11 months old.

Cavaliers tend to go through a 'skinny phase' when they are younger due to their growing so tall so fast and not filling out fast enough. Although if you are worried, I would try putting some peanut butter on a bone for you pup to lick off. They love it and it will get a little more fat and protein in their system!

try putting cottage cheese in the dish as well i have found that it has worked

we had our cav neutured in february when he was six months old and he is just perfect he has grown to full height and weight he weighs 15 lb and is healthy happy and perfect it is best to have them fixed at this age and it stops any aggressiveness in other male or female dogs they may encounter...

people say that if you neuter your cavalier at any age that they become lazy/fat which can lead to fatal heart problems consult your vet first and ask him everything you are worried about.

if they both have the same problem try giving them a diffrent brand of food

Our dog's urine began to stink when he became mature. We would keep his stomach hair short but it didn't solve the problem. In the end we got him neutered and now there is no problem. I would talk to your vet about the problem.

could it be his ears, my pup also smelt constantly(like a dirty dog smell) even after bath, but now clean his ears every week with aurex ear drops, smell has gone,

u heard the opposite they dont like cold climates

Ours does just fine living every day in Key West and it gets up to 90F here. We'll walk him for two hours every night and make sure to bring a cold water bottle for him.

Cavaliers normally go through heavier periods of shedding during the year. If it is winter they should shed less. I wouldn't be considered unless it is really a lot of hair and balding is appearing. Otherwise heavy shedding is common. And I don't think a hernia would affect shedding.

ive also got a 12 week old cavalier blenheim femal (belle) and she is really maulting but also as the other answer to your question she also has a small hernia so can anyone tell me whether this does have anything to do with why she is shedding and i mean its everywher e im suprised she has any fur left

We have a 14 week old female puppy and she is also losing her coat. We discovered she had a small hernia at the same time her coat really started to change. Is this normal?

They stop growing at about 11 months is there full weight and height

They mature at between 18 months - 2 years old.

feed your dog how nature intended. RAW

When my Cavalier was a baby we had a very hard time finding food that agreed with him. He would strain and bleed, and I had his stools tested many times. I tried all kinds of expensive foods, and then the vet recommended Nutro Brand Lamb and Rice formula (make sure it's the adult formula). You can buy it at the pet store and it is in a green bag with a large sheepdog on the front. It worked immediately, and now I can't feed my dog anything else. I even get the treats they make.

Cavaliers have a sensitive stomach that takes a while to adjust to new food. Unfortunately this usually displays as soft or liquid stools. Introduce new food slowly - just a teaspoon of wet or a few chunks of dry mixed with the current food. Slowly increase the amount of new food over about two weeks.

I feed my 4 Adult Cavaliers straight Purina Puppy Chow. I've used Science Diet and after awhile, they were losing weight and their coats didn't look good. According to my vet, Puppy Chow has all of the necessary nutrients for maintaining good health like the other expensive dog foods do. For people who have a Cav with loose stools, try some plain boiled rice mixed with boiled chicken. For pups, use 1/2 teas of cottage cheese to tighten stools. DO NOT feed dairy products to adult dogs tho. adult dogs become lactose intolerant as they age.

Yes, Science diet worked for that problem for us too.

Ours had the same problem, can try boiling small (real small) piece of chicken and adding small portion to drive then start removing the chicken over time

Maybe You Could Try Eukanuba? They Do A Dry Food Made Espesially For Dogs With Sensitive Stomachs, As Well As Ones For Sensitive Skin, Sensitive Joints And A Special 'Excess Weight'. I Would Recommend Feeding Your Cavalier Dry Food. Don't Worry, My Cavalier Has The Same Problem! He's Had James Wellbeloved, Bakers, Pro-Plan, The Lot! I Now Feed Him On Purina Beta. He Doesn't Seem To Have Any Trouble With That, Maybe You Could Try That One Too? It's Cheaper Than Eukanuba, But I Think Maybe Eukanuba Sensitive Stomach Would Probably Be Better. Hope This Helps!

i had the same problem with my cavalier puppy! i dont feed him wet food, just dry now, and he seems to be doing ok. just remember not to feed your dog too much and make sure that he doesnt eat anything he shouldnt!!maybe you could go to your vet and ask them what you could give him?

nutro natural choice puppy small bites...my 4 month old cav LOVES it and his stool is firm and he goes regularly.

I have tried a variety of foods with my 3 cavaliers. As you know they can be picky eaters. My babies stopped eating science diet, but they all 3 love Bil Jac. It is very easy for them to chew as well.

same....science diet, a mix of dry and wet....it works

well my dog has a sensitive stomach and i use Science Diet, try that to see if it works!!

7-9 months. Depends on the dog!

Usually Around 7, 8 or 9 Months.

It varies depending on the dog. My friends Blenheim came into season at 9 months, mine at 8 months.

Well, these dogs love other dogs company so I think they'd be ok but if your other dog is a big and bosterious dog or agressive I dont think you should get a Cavalier King Charles because they are only small and it might get hurt by a bigger dog, also your other dog might get jealous of your new dog. If you have a big dog you should get one of the same breed and prefably an adult one too because you'll have to train your puppy but make sure the dogs get on before leaving them on their own, maybe you could get a friend or neighbour to check on them while you are away.

If you have time to properly train your new puppy, he/she should do fine. Your other dog would love the company. The puppy will probably chew a lot when you’re gone since she will have so much energy. As long as you can give them exercise at the end of the day, they should be happy dogs.