Cavalier King Charles in flat?

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UKTigerlily wrote: »

I'm hoping the council reply soon & say yes, but if not then it's a definite no, I wouldn't risk it

I hope so too.

Good luck

UKTigerlily

I'm happy with a dog or pup! Yep i'd thought about it, I just meant as in the grass outside is dog free, I know no other dogs have been on it, it's not where public/stray dogs can get to. So I was (In a confusing way!) thinking is it because of airbourne things or touching the ground other dogs have been on. We do have cats that I imagine sometimes go on the area, mine won't she walks round :rolleyes: but 200% sure no dogs. I'm happy to keep it in the house though & it could have the hallway to use or any room really, i'm not worried what room it goes in.

Again, if they have accidents & can't be trained to use the one room/place then i'm happy to clear it up straight away. Would they get used to one area? I can make one room for it to use if needed, i'm easy really, i'm one of these animal obsessives, not so much i'd fill a house with them & not look after them, but as in that i'm happy with clearing up/walking/spending my whole life attending to them! What's a few weeks/months of that compared to 10+yrs of happiness owning one!

Good points tho & all good info for me, I had the family dog until he ran off just before I was 7 so I don't remember his training as he was almost 10 when he went. Then when I worked at a livery/kennels & cattery we had my bosses 3 dogs living with us as I lived in but again they were older & could go out into a run. I do remember one had Pups as I was FURIOUS :mad: (Cause none of the 3 dogs were neutered & two mated, then the MOTHER mated with her SON :mad: :mad: :mad: ) but I don't remember much about training him (The son) I know he had the whelping box & vet bed, I can set something up like that if it'd go in one place? I understand they may go everywhere they can get at first.

Sorry to mention the kennel owners dogs just made me so so soooooo mad, there were two females & a male, i'm guessing she split the male when the females were in heat, but obviously not enough as he got the Papillon (We think, she was a rescue) pregnant, she needed a c section & the two female pups died, then the male pup mated his Mum & they had pups. None were ever wormed, flea treated, vaccinated or microchipped or neutered.

You'd think living at & owning a Kennels she'd know better! I was 16-18 then but if i'd been there now I think i'd resign, they were healthy yes but not looked after in the preventative way. And to let the Papillon & male breed then her to mate her Pup, which was accidental, but to me if not neutered it's never an accident u know it can happen! Then the Owner let her male mate with a customers female JRT & they had pups also :mad:

Needless to say she let her 2 female farm cats have 2 litters each before speying them.

I shall shut up b4 I give myself a hernia or somethng!

UKTigerlily

Mely wrote: »

I know what you mean about any dog can have health problems...but what i meant was that 'certain' breeds of dogs are more likely to get health problems that affect that breed specifically. I hope someone can clear up whether its CKCS`s that are prone to the brain disorder or not(hopefully not!). As i saw a programme about the kennel club, and a lady on it had two spaniel type dogs that had this illness and it was very distressing indeed to see.
Please dont on any account let your new dog on the floor outside, untill its FULLY covered by its vaccinations. By all means carry it outside as you need to socialise it as much as possible, and in as many situations as possible. This will set your dog up for life.
Im just trying to help you thats all, and i wish you all the best.

They get this http://www.thecavalierclub.co.uk/health/syringo/syringom.html is that it? Apparently MRI scans can check for it but are normally only done after the age the dogs would breed? And cost tons? Definitely no grass for the dog then if a pup, will try to get it to use one area of the flat. I'd like a dog really but I guess if the council say ok it'll choose me not me it. I'd definitely contact rescues.

suki1964

You can actually train a pup to a litter tray - but Id not advise it - someone else with more knowledge may be able to advise.

The reason I covered everywhere my pup was allowed (before he was allowed out) is that pups are like babies and when they need to go - they go They don't care if they go slap in the middle of an antique rug - they just have to go

Parvo can live dormant for months outside an animals body - on the soil, pavement - anywhere an animal has been. Its so nasty that even people who have gardens often use disenfectant on it first before bringing a pup home. Even though you havent seen a dog on the grass area, foxes can have used it or even dogs and cats may have walked across when you werent there looking - late late night/early morning. At the end of the day it really isnt worth the risk and heartbreak.

Im honestly thinking an older pup would be better for you - or even an older dog who will be more content in a smaller space prefering to snooze rather then run you ragged with toys crashing in to everthing. But as you say - your dog will find you one way or other

UKTigerlily

Yanno I never thought of foxes! We do get those, i've seen one running about in the next street & a baby one, well maybe a year? came out about 6pm in the summer & the cats chased it off :!! So we do have those about & I know there's two more cats here, one uncastrated :mad: So i'll definitely keep it in. I like the idea of an older rescue, about 5-13yrs, really not worried on the age I want the dog that's right for me & for me to be right for the dog.

If I went to a rescue & they had a small breed that'd be happy in a flat like a CKCS would & they were happy it'd suit me & me it, i'd take it. I'll probably contact CKCS breed rescues & all normal rescues saying I want one or a CKCS x or similar & see what they come up with.

See it's so helpful here, i'd never ever have thought of foxes! I'd like the dog nobody wants iyswim, I don't need a designer puppy! I need company/something to walk & have fun with, but even a 15yr old blind dog would suit me if it'd be walked ok, I do love walking them!

Mely

Yes it is CKCS's that get the brain disease. It says in the link you posted that more than 50% get it to some degree! So please think long and hard about this breed. Perhaps a Cavalier x would be better?

UKTigerlily

Mely wrote: »

Yes it is CKCS's that get the brain disease. It says in the link you posted that more than 50% get it to some degree! So please think long and hard about this breed. Perhaps a Cavalier x would be better?

If someone came up to me now with 2 dogs, a CKCS & a X CKCS i'd take the 2nd. I think crosses are more interesting sometimes, i'd love to see a x one! I am in no doubt they have better health also. Be awesome to get a x bred one, a rescue, maybe abit older.

I think the RSPCA & such would say no due to a small place, but if they see my rats theyd know how I look after my pets, six of em in a 5ft 4 tall cage, from italy that holds 17 !!!!!! :rolleyes:

UKTigerlily

http://www.k9obedience.co.uk/yourdogs/kingcharlesspanielxbichonfrisesam.html

I want! lollll this'd do me, Bichon X CKCS!

foreign_correspondent

I think you will make a lovely dog owner, either now or if in the futire if the council say no, or if you decide to wait a little. I think you have a very responsible idea of pet ownership and would really look after a little dog.

Can I ask whereabouts you live (PM me if you prefer) just in case I know of any good rescues near you who may be useful to you? Some rescues may not happily rehome a pup to a flat without an enclosed garden, but I think some would happily place the right dog there.

moomin5

geri1965 wrote: »

He got on fine with our two cats - personally as the owner of two cats, there is no way I'd get a greyhound unless I was going to get one as a pup.

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That maybe your preference, but plenty of greyhounds are rehomed with cats every year and some of those have had successful racing careers. About 20-30% of those my local greyhound group gets in are cat trainable, where they show little interest in the kitty but will still need introductory training & supervision.. which in fairness is what you should do with any animal introduction to avoid problems.

Anyway you can find out more on the main RGT site with branch list/websites under "your branch". http://www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk/