Susan and List, >I'm curious at how long folks are having to wait to find at least the >promise of some help from a breeder?
I was very lucky and didn't have to wait at all. Last summer when I decided I was finally in a position to acquire a Cavalier, the first breeder I visited (I was referred to this breeder by another who had no puppies available at that time) had both the sire and dam of her puppies on the premises and I liked very much their looks and type. The puppies were healthy, active and very outgoing. After being in boxers for about 20 years, I know that purchasing a puppy for show can be risky and the breeder was very up front about this. However, I was looking for a companion for obedince and agility also, so if he didn't achieve his CH, I could accept that. So far, he as 1 point from the 6-9 class, so I hope he will develop into CH material. > As for those who want their first show Cavalier......do you ALL >want >either tri females or ruby females? I have bred 6 litters of boxers over 15 years. I know how much work this is, not to mention that it seems to take at least 5-10 years to get a real handle on bloodlines, type, etc. Whelping, caring for puppies, finding responsible buyers, taking back dogs when necessary, etc, all requires a great deal of time and commitment, which I don't have. Since I don't want to breed and I happen to prefer the male personality, I wanted a male tricolor. No reason for the Tri preference, just like their looks. I also like Black & Tans. Could be because I started in Dobies, then boxers. Susan Jackson Ch Reward's Ropin' the Wind (Windy, 10 yrs young Boxer) Allegria Gambler's Reward (Keno, 7 mo old Cavalier) Sylmar, CA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sujac.home.mindspring.com _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.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 2002 by its original author.
