Could You Please Give Me The Pros And Cons Of Having A Havanese And/or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?

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1. Chetco says:

   November 9, 2009 at 1:11 pm

   They are very much the same, though a Havanese will need more grooming.
   ..However, there are so many health issues with the Cavalier King Charles , as they have been so overbred, that you need to be very careful to buy from a breeder that does genetic screening.
   The Havanese is a type of Bichon, so you will likely find them much cheaper if buying a Bichon frise..They will have the similar personalities..
2. Mutt-lov says:

   November 9, 2009 at 7:25 pm

   Havanese
   Havanese are natural companion dogs: gentle and responsive. They become very attached to their human families and are excellent with children. Very affectionate and playful with a high degree of intelligence. These cheerful dogs are very sociable and will get along with everyone including people, dogs, cats and other pets. They are easy to obedience train and get along well with other dogs. This curious dog loves to sit up high on a chair to observe what is going on. It is very sensitive to the tone of your voice. Harsh words will only upset the dog and will achieve very little. The Havanese have a long reputation of being circus dogs, probably because it learns quickly and enjoys doing things for people. Few tend to bark a lot, as they can be taught not to do this. It is
   not their nature to bark a lot. It is best to teach them not to bark unnecessarily while they are still young to prevent it from becoming a habit. Havanese are good watch dogs – making sure to alert you when a visitor arrives, but will quickly welcome the guest once it sees you welcome them. Some dogs may exhibit a degree of shyness around strangers, but this is not characteristic of the breed. Havaneses live for your every word and gesture. They should be neither timid nor aggressive. It shows no cowardice, in spite of its size.
   This is a very healthy long-lived breed, however, all long-lived breeds eventually have health problems. Some are prone to PRA, cataracts, luxating patellas, poodle eye and dry skin.
   They live to be around 14-15
   Cavilair King Charles
   The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an eager, affectionate tail-wagger. Lively, outgoing and sportive. These fearless lively little dogs want to please. They are intelligent enough to understand what you want and therefore are usually easy to train and respond well to gentle obedience training. They are said to be naturally well behaved and get along well with other dogs and non-canine pets. Cavalier’s love people and need lots of companionship to be happy. They should not be left alone all day. They are descended from hunting dogs and love to romp in the great outdoors. This breed sometimes displays a chasing instinct and should be kept well enclosed or leashed so he does not get lost or run over by a car! They do best with older considerate children and some can be reserved with strangers. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a pleasant companion dog. It has a noteworthy sense of smell and vision and can be used in short hunts in open country. They do well in competitive obedience.
   Prone to syringomyelia, hereditary eye disease, dislocating kneecaps (patella), back troubles, ear infections, early onset of deafness or hearing trouble. Sometime’s hip dysplasia. Don’t over feed. This breed tends to gain weight easily. Some lines are genetically disposed early onset to a serious heart problem, which sometimes causes early death. When selecting one of these dogs, it is extremely important to check the medical history of several previous generations.
   They can live from 9-14
   I’m personally a fan of Cavilair King Charles so I’d go for the King Charles but to avoid heart break a Havanese.
   Good Luck to you and your future dog
3. Tabitha says:

   November 9, 2009 at 11:10 pm

   I love the Havanese breed. I considered getting a Havanese before adopting a pup that needed a home. I am NOT a huge “small dog” fan, but the general personality of the Havanese is so friendly, they have won me over! Granted – any animal or person can be raised badly. That’s why I say “in general”.
   When I took my pup for training another person had a Havanese with them for training. What a doll that dog was!!! And they are as soft as the softest teddy-bear!
   However – there are only 3 drawbacks that I know of:
   1. The initial purchase price froma reputable breeder can be on the high end compared to many other breeds.
   2. The Havanese do require quite a bit of grooming/brushing at home – regularly!
   3. You can allow your Havanese have a natural coat – but then their hair will need even more grroming. A better bet is to have regular grroming done professionally – about every 5 weeks to keep their hair at a manageable length.
4. DENISE says:

   November 10, 2009 at 12:59 am

   just love these dogs the same and they will love you back
5. empressp says:

   November 10, 2009 at 3:10 am

   Try going on line and check the Anerican Kennel Club. Their web site will give you general information on any breed.