Happy New Years

January 1st, 2010

Happy New Years!

Well it is the start to a new year and a new decade in which we hope to achieve continued rewards with our beloved Cavaliers through their unconditional love and willingness to do everything they possibly can to make us smile.

I have neglected my Blog along with my website for sometime now…I discovered Facebook and Farmville, which opened up a whole new world of social communications that I have really enjoyed. I do need to keep my website up-to-date with the latest information I have learned along with trying to add a post to my blog each day referencing my website again. My website and blog allow me to express my artistic side along with the fact that I love to write and keep information gathered together in one location for easy reference…kinda like a journal I guess…my website has all my favorite links and as I learn new things through classes, reading books, or just living my life with my Cavaliers I really enjoying sharing what I learn with others. By sharing I have opened doors to so many emails, phone calls, along with meeting new people which has really enriched my life more than I ever expected.

I grew up as a single child and was a pretty quiet child when it came to school friends and having a big social life. I was pretty much a loner and always had a dog that was my very best friend. I am glad I am beginning to meet more people and especially other Cavalier enthusiasts.

I hope 2010 will open more doors up to me meeting more people that I can truly stay in touch with and call friends. Sometimes the best things in life just do not come with a price tag attached. I hope I can continue to cherish the simple things in life!

Sheeba Magic Kingdom “Disney” Wins in South Dakota

June 28th, 2009

Sheeba Magic Kingdom, call name “Disney” wins WD and BW at the Sioux Valley Kennel Club in Vermillian, South Dakota on June 27th and June 28, 2009 earning 1 point each day towards his championship title. Disney is now sitting at 12 points with both majors. Our thanks go out to Andi Scott of Redbud Cavaliers who handled our beautiful boy and to both judges each day: Mr. Thomas Alexander and Mr. Richard L Bauer.

Disney is sired by AKC CH Sheeba Emerald King and Sheeba Sound of Music and he was bred by Barry and Karin Ostmann located in Nebraska.

Disney has been showing since March 28, 2009 (3 months) and has come a long way in a very short time.

For more information about our boy, Disney, or to learn more about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels please visit our website at www.cruisincavaliers.com

Sheeba Magic Kingdom wins WD, BW in Shawnee, Oklahoma Dog Show

May 24th, 2009

Sheeba Magic Kingdom, aka “Disney”, wins Winners Dog (WD) and Best of Winners (BW) at the dog show in Shawnee, Oklahoma today earning 2 more points towards his championship title. Disney is sitting at 10 points total now and needs 15 points to become an AKC champion. He has also already obtained both majors. We are so proud of our boy!

Please visit our website at www.cruisincavaliers.com if you want like to learn more about our Cavalier King Charles Spaniels here at Cruisin Cavaliers.

Reputable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breeders

April 27th, 2009

Most reputable breeders do not list their puppies for sale in newspapers or magazine ads and cannot be found on all-breed websites that are located all over the internet. Reputable breeders rely on word-of-mouth through fellow breeders, family and friends, previous families who have already purchased a puppy or parent club website referrals.

There are 2 acceptable registries for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

The CKCSC, USA is the original club established for Cavalier King Charles Spaniel back in 1954 by Mrs. Sally Lyons Brown before the Cavalier was recognized as a breed with AKC. The CKCSC, USA website has a breeders listing by state, and/or color preferences. To visit this website click here.

The AKC Parent club for Cavalier King Charles Spaniel’s is ACKCSC. To visit this website click here

A breeder that places prices on their website for a specific puppy is a practice seen with backyard breeders. Sometimes backyard breeders will also have one price for open registration and one price for limited registration. Most backyard breeders do not health test using specialists and usually rely on a veterinarian’s health evaluation, which is not the correct way to health test a dog before breeding.

Reputable breeders might give you a minimum amount to expect when shopping for a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy or a range in price to expect. I give further information to inquiries once they fill out our first puppy questionnaire.

Reputable breeders do not play favorites with gender. Both males and females are considered the same as far as pricing goes. Backyard breeders tend to lower the price on their males and some even offer neutering included and have their males neutered at a very young age. I do not recommend having a male or female spayed or neutered before 4 months of age and prefer 6 months of age before having them altered.
Reputable breeders also exhibit their dogs in the conformation show ring which in turn helps them to continue to evaluate their breeding stock and their overall breeding program.

I have given you several things to watch for when searching for a reputable breeder. If the red flags are there keep looking.

For more information on Cavalier King Charles Spaniels please visit our website at www.cruisincavaliers.com

 

 

Sheeba Magic Kingdom “Disney” Back-to-Back Majors

April 5th, 2009

Our Sheeba Magic Kingdom “Disney” does it again today in Wichita, Kansas capturing Winners Dog and Best of Winners. Today Disney was shown by Andi Scott’s daughter Taylor and surprised everyone when she came out on top with our boy again for the second day in a row winning back-to-back 3 point majors. Taylor is an experienced Junior Handler so we were honored to have her take the lead today.

Disney is now sitting at 8 points with both majors already completed and he has only attended 4 shows total so far winning 3 out of 4.

Once again we want to thank Andi Scott of Redbud Cavaliers (www.redbudcavaliers.com) located in Edmond, Oklahoma for taking such wonderful care of our boy, training him in such a short period of time, and handling him with the upmost professionalism.

If you would like to learn more about our Sheeba Magic Kingdom “Disney” please click on the following link to visit his personal page on our website: www.cruisincavaliers.com/sheeba-magic-kingdom-cavaliers.htm

We have over 130 pages of information pertaining to Cavalier King Charles Spaniels on our website at www.cruisincavaliers.com

Sheeba Magic Kingdom “Disney” wins 3 pt Major at Wichita, Kansas Dog Show

April 4th, 2009

We are happy to announce that our Sheeba Magic Kingdom “Disney” won a 3 point major today at the Wichita, Kansas Dog Show. He was handled by my good friend Andi Scott of Redbud Cavaliers located in Edmond, OK. (www.redbudcavaliers.com) Andi has been showing and breeding Cavalier King Charles Spaniels for over a decade and her pedigree lines began with Sheeba Cavaliers, which is located in Nebraska with Karin Ostmann. Andi Scott and Karin Ostmann both specialize in parti color Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (Blenheim and Tri Color), but Karin does have her first ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel now and we will have to wait and see if she ventures more into the whole colors in the coming years.

Disney is sired by AKC Ch Sheeba Emerald King x Sheeba Sound Of Music. He is 14 months old and we are very proud of his accomplishment today. Disney won 2 points last week at his showing debute in Claremore, Oklahoma so we are sitting at 5 points total right now. It takes 15 points to become an AKC champion and the points must consist of two majors and at least 3 different judges.

If you would like to view more information on Disney please visit his personal page found on our website at www.cruisincavaliers.com/sheeba-magic-kingdom-cavaliers.htm or visit our homepage for more general information about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels as a breed at www.cruisincavaliers.com

Disney wins Winners Dog at Claremore, OK Dog Show

March 28th, 2009

Today was Disney’s first time to show in the conformation show ring at an AKC sanctioned show event. He won his 12-18 month dog class and then went on to capture Winner’s Dog and earn his first two points towards his AKC championship title. Disney was handled beautifully by Andi Scott of Redbud Cavaliers who is a good friend of mine.

Disney, Sheeba Magic Kingdom, was bred by Karin Ostmann of Sheeba Cavaliers in Nebraska. He is sired by AKC Ch Sheeba Emerald King x Sheeba Sound Of Music. He was born January 6, 2008 and is 14 1/2 months old. He is a beautiful Blenheim with deep rich red markings on pearly white background. He has a very mushy head with a short muzzle and big brown eyes that just make you melt when you look at him. His head is by far his best asset.

I am so very proud of my boy for doing so well his first time out in the ring. We will keep you posted on his future accomplishments. For more information about our Cavaliers please visit our website at www.cruisincavaliers.com

Poisonous Items for Pets, Dogs, Cats

March 4th, 2009

* WARNING *

Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman’s Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called ‘Theobromine’. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. Once ingested they will have a seizure and die…it can take up to 24 hours before the fatal attack occurs.
Foods: Chocolate, which contains theobromine, can be potentially fatal to Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (dogs). The darker the chocolate the more theobromine and baking chocolate is the worst. Coffee grounds/beans, anything with caffeine, alcohol, grapes (in large quantities, 1/2 pound to 2 pounds), raisins, onions, broccoli or garlic in large amounts, castor beans, apricots and apricot seeds, pear and peach pits, plum pits, apple seeds, nutmeg, sugarless gums and candies (containing xylitol), wild cherry, almonds, macadamia nuts, balsam pear, yeast dough, tomato and potato leaves and stems, avacados, onions and onion powder, mushrooms, rhubarb, spinach, and japanese plums.
Plants: Aloe vera, asparagus, fen, azalea, cactus, daffodil, deadly nightshade, dumbcane, elephant’s ear, ficus, foxglove, holly, honeysuckle, horse chestnut, ivy, japanese yew, jasmine, lilies, liy of the valley, marijuana, mistletoe, morning glory flower, mums, oak, oleander, philodendron, poinsettias, poppies, rhododendron, tulip bulbs, Virginia creeper, wild mushrooms.
Household: Antifreeze (even very small doses are lethal), any household cleaners, bleach, toilet bowl cleansers, drain openers, soap, insecticides (including flea products), mothballs, polishes, rodent poisons, sunscreen, fireworks, citronella, fertilizers, herbicides, batteries, ibuprofen, aspirin, toothpaste (containing xylitol), naproxen, acetominophen, human antidepressants, antibiotics, gasoline, motor oil, transmission fluid, or other dangerous chemicals and medicines, boric acid, deodorants, deodorizers, detergents, de-icing agents, disinfectants, drain cleaners, furniture polish, hair coloring, weed killer, kerosene, matches, nail polish and remover, paint, prescription and non-prescription medicine, rubbing alcohol, shoe polish, sleeping pills, snail or slug bait, turpentine, windshield-wiper fluid.
For more information please visit our website at www.cruisincavaliers.com

 

Cruisin Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

March 3rd, 2009

 

 

 

 

We show, train and breed only Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel adults and puppies live in our home as our companions. We enjoy exhibing our Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in the conformation show ring in hopes of obtaining their AKC championship title. We also enjoy obtaining the Canine Good Citizenship Award and Therapy Dog Certification. Agility is our newest activity giving us a wide assortment of knowledge in several fun and challenging activities that one can do with their dog to develop a bond that is everlasting.

We are located in Fletcher, Oklahoma about 45 minutes South of Oklahoma City, or 1 hour North of Wichita Falls, Texas off Interstate 44 (also referred to as the HE Bailey Turnpike). We’re also about a 3 hour drive Northwest of Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas.

As a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeder we follow a strict code of ethics set forth by the CKCSC, USA. All of our Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and puppies are dual registered with AKC and CKCSC, USA. We average about 2-3 litters per year with careful attention placed on health, temperament, structure and type. We only place our puppies in carefully screened approved homes.

Cavaliers come in four different colors:

Blenheim (pronounced “Blen-um”; red & white)
Tri Color (black & white with tan points)
Black and Tan (black with tan points)
Ruby (rich red)

Blenheim and Tri Color Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are often referred to as “broken” or “parti” colors and the Ruby and Black & Tan Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are called “whole” colors. All the colors carry the sweet loving disposition that have made Cavalier King Charles Spaniels such an enjoyable breed to own. Whole colors have captured our hearts moreso than the broken colors here at Cruisin Cavaliers. We tend to produce more whole color litters, but do enjoy an occasional broken color litter.
For more information on Cavalier King Charles Spaniels please visit our website at www.cruisincavaliers.com

Corona Virus, Dog Vaccines, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

January 25th, 2009

Corona Virus: is a nasty virus that usually affects Cavalier King Charles Spaniels’ (dogs’) gastrointestinal systems, though it can also cause respiratory infections. Signs include most GI symptoms, including loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. Doctors can keep a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (dog) hydrated, warm, and comfortable, and help alleviate nausea, but there is no drug that kills corona viruses.

For more information on dog vaccines or Cavalier King Charles Spaniels please visit our website at www.cruisincavaliers.com