Cavalier Talk

AI: Artificial Insemination: There are 3 ways to inseminate a female artificially and progesterone testing is highly recommended with all AI procedures. (1) If both the male and female are at the same location the male can be collected and then immediately deposit the collection into the female using a syringe. When using this method it is best to do it at least twice, but 3 times can help to ensure a pregnancy. (2) A trans-cervical implantation uses an endoscope to deposit the collection directly into the uterus without the need for anesthetic. (3) A female is given a general anesthetic for a surgical implantation. A surgical implantation requires progesterone testing in order to determine the precise time for the implantation. Once it is time a small incision is made in the female’s abdomen and the collection is administered into the uterus via a small needle. Antibiotics are then administered for 10 days to help ward off any possible infection.

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Dominant Traits

Head: Low-set ears, long ears, long head, wide ear leather, dark eyes, correct bite, black nose, short face

Body: Sternum, deep chest, straight topline, high tail-set, good spring of rib, heavy bone, compact foot, short coat, weight, body height, poor shoulder angulation, short and choppy gait

Mental: Intelligence, shyness and/or dominant temperament

Recessive Traits

Head: Large skull size, short ears, fine skull, light eyes, bulging eyes, overshot or undershot bite

Body: Good shoulder angulation, good stifle angulation, long and reaching gait, low tail-set, no feathering on tail, kinked tail, long coat, longer and straight legs (correlates with light bone)

Mental: Lack of intelligence, mild or non-aggressive temperament

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