We have seven cavaliers in residence. They all adore boating and kayaking, and beaching, however only three of them enjoy swimming. Curiously, its two of the non-swimmers who will brave a rainstorm to "do their duties". None will get their feet wet with dew, they all prefer a thunderstorm to dew. All want an exterior light on before they'll venture out at night. If want them to go out after dark must accompany them and strongly encourage them to leave the covered porch. They won't use the doggie door after dark.
Re fencing, two are climbers/diggers and were very creative in attempts to follow their feline companions, #3 would wait til the excape route had been prepared, then follow <grin>. The cats now have a cat flap into a different area of the house, and the number of unauthorised excapes has been substantially reduced. Have found young puppies easy to train and live with, as well as older dogs, however the teenagers can be difficult if adopted when slightly older. Especially if human alpha status isn't re-inforced by working for treats, sit-stays, etc. Someone said cavaliers are like two year olds with scissors. In my experience, they do trade on their cute factor quite a bit, and since are usually eager to please, appear to comply with humans, thus lapses in obedience are possibly not noticed as early as with a larger dog. They are very scent oriented... and have a hunting instinct. Good luck on your cavalier quest. They're lovely critters... beware, one is never enough! Best wishes, MaryBelle Bermuda Am sure everyone's experience is different.... each of my cavaliers is unique. A good breeder will match your lifestyle with the right dog for you. Be sure to ask re ages and health of great-grandparents and parents. Be very extremely careful if have young grandparents. Testing can't ensure a healthy pup, but increases the odds of ruling out some problems. ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 1999 by its original author.
