The Cavalier Social Club was established by a group of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeders and exhibitors. The purpose in forming this group is to give the Cavalier owner a place to socialize their dogs and to share ideas. Many of our fanciers participate in AKC events. However, we welcome all Cavaliers, registered and rescued. We hold informal gatherings 2 times per year.
While many of our fanciers participate in AKC events, we are not seeking AKC Licensed Club recognition. Our goal is to provide an entertainment and information resource for the Cavalier owner and fancier.
WEB POLL RESULTS
The Cavaliers Have Spoken...
Web Poll #1
What is your Cavalier's favorite toy?
Stuffed animals rule with 55%!
Balls 10%
Rope Tug 6%
Kong 3%
Nylabones 6%
Other 19%
Web Poll #2
Where does your Cavalier sleep?
In a crate 46%
In your bed 42%
In a dog bed 8%
Other 4%
Web Poll #3
How much do you feed your Cavalier?
1/3 cup per day 4%
1/2 cup per day 12%
2/3 cup per day 27%
3/4 cup per day 12%
1 cup per day 42%
> 1 cup per day 4%
Web Poll #4
How often do you brush your Cavalier?
Once a day 34%
3 times per week 10%
2 times per week 21%
1 time per week 10%
2 times per month 10%
You mean you are supposed
to BRUSH them? 14%
Web Poll #5
Where do you go with your Cavalier?
Pet Supply Store 23%
Dog Park 13%
Training Classes 18%
Dog Shows 15%
Obedience Trials 3%
Therapy Dog Visits 3%
Everywhere! 26%
Web Poll #6
What is your favorite color of Cavalier?
Black and Tan10%
... JUST A DOG ...
From time to time, people tell me, "Lighten up, it's just a dog." or "That's a lot of money for just a dog."
They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent or the costs involved for "just a dog".
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog".
Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog", but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog" and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you too think it's "just a dog", then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend", "just a sunrise" or "just a promise".
"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person.
Because of "just a dog", I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.
So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.
"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog", but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man or woman".
So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog", just smile because they "just don't understand".
Author - unknown
