We occasionally have outstanding litters of Cockaliers for adoption. We are so excited to put our third litter for this year up for sale!
We are pleased to announce this precious litter of F1 Cockaliers for adoption. These six pups were born April 9th and are 50% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and 50% Cocker Spaniel. Based on their parents, we expect this litter of puppies to be a standard 12-22 pounds fully grown.
Our estimated weight range is a best guess based on a number of factors. However, dogs are living beings and not always entirely predictable. We think that approximately 95% of the time puppies end up within our estimated size range, but (just like with humans) there are sometimes anomalies. Occasionally a sibling will be significantly larger or smaller than litter-mates (just like with humans); for example Michael Jordan grew much taller than his parents or brother. From time to time we are contacted by families whose pup ended up somewhat smaller (or larger) than they wanted. We strive to be as transparent as possible on the front end so that you have realistic expectations.
Both Cavaliers and Cocker Spaniels are friendly people-oriented dogs, and the Cockalier is no exception. Cockaliers thrive with lots of love and attention from the whole family, children and other pets included. Since Cockaliers crave attention, they can suffer from separation anxiety. Consider getting a Cockalier if you work from home or have plenty of time to love on them. Cockaliers might not be a good fit for people who work long hours away from home.
Since Cocker Spaniels are sporting dogs, Cockaliers are intelligent and love to learn. If enticed with treats, Cockaliers tend to pick up commands quickly and happily, making them a good fit for first-time owners as they are not usually a stubborn breed.
Cockaliers have a medium-length coat that comes in a wide variety of colors. Their wavy hair is prone to matting, so be sure to brush your Cockalier regularly. Since a Cockalier will need more brushing than a dog with a shorter coat, it’s good to introduce brushing to your Cockalier when it is young, to desensitize them to it.
Will My Puppy be Up-to-Date on Vaccinations?
Yes! On Adoption Day your puppy will be up-to-date on all of its vaccinations. You will receive a formal Vaccination Record that will list out all the vaccinations and de-worming medications that your puppy has received up to this point. This record is designed for you to take to your vet at the first puppy visit and be able to schedule the next vaccinations that your puppy will need.
We do want you to keep in mind that while your puppy is under our care, they are too young to receive the rabies’ vaccination, so you’ll want to make sure that you schedule that and it usually happens around 14 weeks of age.
