I've just mated my cavalier king charles spaniel 3 weeks ago, i was told some symptoms might show at 3 weeks but i am yet to notice anything. Is 3 weeks to early for her to show? Thanks

If it's her first litter i wouldn't really expect to see any noticable changes tbh, maybe her teats may start to pink up a little and she may have a bit of morning sickness. In another week you could take her for a scan to get confirmation of pregnancy and to get an idea of numbers etc. Good luck

Some websites that may be helpful. Cavalier Matters for Pet Folk, Simple advice for potential and existing owners. Compaigning for Future Health and Welfare of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cavalier Matters - Simple Advice for Potential & Existing Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Owners

http://www.akc.org/breeders/resource...g_your_dog.pdf

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Thanks for your help, will look the website up. Her teats are very pink already so im not sure :s She's off her food since about a week aswell, dont know if thats some sort of sign? Thanks

Have you go any recent pics of her? How old is she?

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She's 16 months going on 17 Not sure how to upload pictures into this thread, i have posted some pictures in tha photos catagory under c.k.c spaniels xx

she is too young to be being bred,
has she had all her health tests for the breed.
sorry to be blunt

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My name is Niccie and i work in rescue
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Fudge,my American Cocker Spaniel

She is very young to be bred I seriously hope for her sake that she gets through this pregnancy OK. Females bred too young are much more likely to have difficulties during birth so you will need to be very careful and aware or any problems, because their pelvis isn't large enough for safe birth at this age in most dogs.

I would take her to the vet for a check up, you can ask about when she should be showing there.

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Your bitch is much too young. The minimum age for a Cavalier to be bred is 2 1/2, and both parents should be aged over 5. This is because the prevalence of early onset heart disease (MVD) is extremely high in this breed, and good breeders are working within these guidelines to ensure the pups they breed have as long and healthy life as possible.

Cavaliers should also have a clear eye certificate to show that they are clear of hereditary cataracts (HC) and Multi Retinal Dysplasia (MRD).

This breed also suffers a terribly disabling condition called Syringomyelia (SM). The age of onset for this is averaging around 3 years, so breeding at a young age without knowing how the bitch's health is going to be when they reach this age could be disastrous! Good breeders are having their dogs and bitches MRI scanned to make sure they are suitable to breed - the newest recommendations to account for for this is that they are not bred till over 3 years, and this depends on their MRI result and the age and status of the stud.

A guide to this can be found here BVA/KC CM/SM Scheme

There is also a new initiative to study the occurence of Dry Eye and Curly Coat, a painful and debilitating condition, often apparent at birth and can be fatal, and Episodic Falling, a distressing condition for Cavalier and owner. A simple DNA test is required.
Info here http://www.aht.org.uk/cms-xmodnewsrs...o-benefit.html

Information on heart and other health matters here The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club - Front Page

and here Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - Health & Genetic Diseases

and also here Cavalier Matters - Simple Advice for Potential & Existing Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Owners

Frankly, you should know all about this long before now.

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why dont people do their homework and research before they breed
so many think put 2 dogs together and hey bingo, cute puppies
crazy ,