Jeanie wrote: <<Most of the other Elvenhomes in the pedigree (And Eadmund - Janine can you help?) lived until they were about 12-13 although I don't have written records of their exact age at death for many of them (too long ago!!!)>>
Eddie died at 12, we had to have him put to sleep as he was in a lot of pain due to spondilitis and unfortunately at that time I wasn't aware ( and nor were the Vets) of suitable therapies that could have kept him pain free. It was interesting as even all those years ago my Vet never failed to comment on his heart, he always said that he had never heard such a good heart on a Cavalier. I can also tell you that I know that three of his last litter ( the ones I know about) born ,just before he died are all still doing well at the age of 10 plus with no sign of slowing down and I believe are still heart clear. Yes and unfortunately I also had the privilege of sitting and caring for Beans in the last hours of his life. Another truly special dog just like his Dad, Eddie. I am so delighted that I have Eddie's grandson and namesake Freddie at home. He reminds me so much of him and is and has sired some lovely puppies. We of course all know that having a tricolour dog that sires nice puppies is worth his weight in gold. Jeanie, I think you have put up and admired his daughter. Janine King Nidra Cavaliers Invercargill, New Zealand [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.nidracavaliers.com ========================================================= "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.
