![]() More to the point, Eldridge was creating an incentive to show the very dogs that they had been systematically rejecting, precisely because of their long muzzles and flat foreheads.ĭespite the disdain, four dogs did enter Eldridge’s special classes at Crufts in 1926. But a huge factor was the disinterest – and in some cases outright hostility – of those breeders who like their flat-faced spaniels just fine, thank you. Part of this had to do with the short notice of only a few months. But she was ultimately unsuccessful.Īs for Eldridge’s attempt, despite the financial incentive, the initial response was tepid at best. In the early 1900s, Judith Blunt-Lytton, the 16 th baroness of Wentworth, attempted to re-create the original breed using Toy Trawler Spaniels – believed to have descended from Charles II’s earlier-style dogs as well as early ancestors of the Sussex Spaniel. ![]() Second and third places would receive smaller cash prizes – two and one pound, respectively – and Eldridge announced the arrangement would go on for five years – a commitment that would eventually cost him, in today’s currency, more than $20,000.Įldridge wasn’t the only one to champion a return to the original King Charles Spaniel. So in his now-famous ad, he offered a first prize of 25 pounds sterling – almost $2,000 today – to the male and female spaniels that came closest to his published description. These were the dogs Eldridge hoped to uncover. Periodically, among the litters of flat-faced toy spaniels, some longer-muzzled throwbacks would crop up. The dogs that appeared in court paintings from Charles II’s day and earlier – including a famous oil by van Dyck in which the then-princeling poses with his two sisters and a pair of long-legged, long-muzzled red-and-white spaniels – basically disappeared. A fascination with flat-faced breeds from Asia, including the Pug and Japanese Chin, created a fad for short muzzles and domed skulls. Our application is rigorous and we know that, but we are extremely invested in placing our Cavaliers in the most wonderful and loving homes, so know that you will understand and appreciate our diligence in vetting our potential adoptive families.But after Charles II died in 1685, the descendants of his eponymous spaniels began to change in appearance – by the 1800s, quite dramatically. If you interested in adopting one of my Cavalier puppies, we ask that you first read about our adoption process by clicking the button below, after which you may submit an adoption application. A vet check is done just before the puppies leave our home.Īt Gillcrest Cavaliers, we will never ship a puppy and there are no exceptions, sorry. Puppies will have vaccination and worming records, plus a health contract. Cavalier puppies are old enough to go to their new homes when they are 10 to weeks old … it just depends on their individual maturity. Only an AKC limited registration will be given, which means you will not be allowed to breed or show your puppy. At that time I start to get them used to going in and out of the house to help with their potty training.Īll my puppies are placed with a spay and neuter contract. At about six weeks old, I introduce them to the outside world. Then they are moved to the family room, so they can start to interact with the family and get used to the house noises and movement. Puppies are born in my bedroom and stay there until they are three weeks old. Most of my puppies are Blenheim (red and white), although I occasionally have Tri-Colored puppies. Copies of the OFA clearances and parents’ pedigrees will be provided to you if you adopt a Gillcrest Cavalier puppy. Fear not, the champion status is there.Īll my Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are AKC registered and my adult Cavaliers are OFA cleared annually for their hearts by a cardiologist and eyes by a ophthalmologist. ![]() They have a soft, more refined look that I like and so I have certainly traveled some great distances when adding new dogs to our family! While you might not necessarily see all of the ‘champion’ statuses in the pedigrees of my dog, that is simply because the American Kennel Club does not recognize champion status from other countries. I do like Cavaliers from the US, but I think some of the most beautiful Cavaliers are found abroad and in fact, we are seeing an increasing number of imported Cavaliers at dog shows now. They are correct to the Cavalier breed standard, but more importantly, they come from healthy, long-lived Cavalier lines.Īs you look over the pedigrees of my various Cavaliers, you may notice many of their ancestors are from other countries. My family of Cavaliers have the correct temperament and that beautiful Cavalier look. Here at Gillcrest Cavaliers, I have worked hard at getting the very best Cavaliers I can possibly find.
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