I have experience with early altering in Australian Shepherds, and would recommend you proceed slowly before deciding to do this with pups. I had pet pups from my first litter of Aussies altered at 8 weeks as it seemed like the perfect solution. The pups that were done all grew considerably taller (as in 2-3 inches) than their littermates or than we expected based on their parents and grandparents. I understand that in some breeds any excessive growth is negligible, and I have no idea how it works with Cavaliers, but I would be cautious.
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