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A friends Golden Retriever and Miniature Long Haired Dachsunds.

 
Now-How-Cute-Is-This?  photo credit: jeckman

This is an ideal dog for newly (or seasoned) retired people. My girlfriend, just recently retired, just got one. It is just too cute. Ideal for those small condominium settings.  I can see this little rascal will bring tons of joy and companionship to my friend!

The extremely social nature of the Cavalier KC Spaniel means that they require almost constant companionship from humans or other dogs, and are not suited to spending long periods of time on their own. This breed is the friendliest of the toy group.

Some Cavaliers have been known to exhibit traits in common with cats, such as perching in high places (the tops of couches, the highest pillow, etc), cleaning their own paws and can also show some birding qualities. Cavaliers have been seen to catch small birds in mid-flight that are flying too close to the ground. Such behavior is a result of their earlier use as a hunting dog, and as such, they can develop habits that predispose them to chase small animals such as chipmunks, squirrels, etc. Because of this, it is recommended that care should be taken when walking a Cavalier off-leash, as they can single-mindedly chase a butterfly or squirrel onto a busy road or other dangerous situation without regard for their own safety if not properly trained. Read the rest of this entry »