Avintara Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
Nillumbik, VIC
Hi, I'm Gaynor A.
My dogs and my puppies are raised holistically as my family and live in my home with me as part of my family. I do not show my dogs, I won't leave any dogs at home for long periods of time - for me my time is better spent walking and having fun with my dogs at home. I invest a great amount of money and research…
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Last verified on 27 Sep 22
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
At Avintara, we follow the puppy culture program - puppies are exposed to different toys, noises and interact with the family dogs and cat as they get older. From six weeks of age, they are taken out in the car for little trips and are handled and loved by my grandchildren.
Health
My puppies are weaned with human grade chicken mince and goats milk and introduced to a variety of meats as they grow - they are never fed processed dry food.
Home environment
My puppies are part of my family for the first weeks of their life. They live in my home and as they get older, they have full access and explore different areas of my house and so become well accustomed to traditional household noises - for example, vacuum cleaner and chairs moving.
Included with our puppies
Every puppy that leaves Avintara has been on a regular worming program, is vaccinated and microchipped. They take with them a blanket that has been used in the last week and a familiar teddy that has been with them from birth. A presentation book with health certificates of parents, photos and guidance notes is…
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/1)
Avintara Cavalier King Charles Spaniels conducts 1 out of 1 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Heart Certificate
Physical Test
A heart certificate indicates that a breeding dog has been screened for heart disease such as DCM…
Additional Tests
Avintara Cavalier King Charles Spaniels conducts 4 additional tests available for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Genetic TestCongenital Macrothrombocytopenia (CM) is a mild disease which normally does not have any impact on an affected dog’s health or lifespan but can cause concern if noticed on routine bloodwork without knowing the cause. It is a blood disease resulting in low numbers of very large platelets. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Curly Coat Dry Eye Syndrome is a genetic cause of eye and skin problems in Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies. The disease also caused an unsually tight curly coat texture. There is a DNA test available to identify if breeding Cavaliers are carrying the gene for Curly Coat Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Genetic Test
This is a genetic neurological condition affecting Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. It causes sudden stiffening of the legs, often causing the dog to fall over and be unable to move. There is a DNA test available to indicate if a breeding dog is carrying this disease. The test is also recommended in Cavoodles.
- Physical Test
An eye certificate means the breeder has had their breeding dogs examined by a veterinary ophthalmologist, to confirm they are not affected by any eye conditions which may be passed down genetically to their puppies. If relevant for the breed, it also includes running DNA tests to confirm the dog is not a genetic carrier of hereditary eye diseases, such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA). It includes breeders who have participated in the Australian Canine Eye Scheme (ACES).
Badges of Recognition
About the Breeder
A little about us
I used to breed and show rough coat collies and had show champions in England, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. I had a fantastic English mentor who taught me how to correctly line breed to ensure true type and to emphasise great health. I dont show my dogs now as I prefer to spend the time with ALL my…
Why we got involved in breeding
I tragically lost a Rough Coat Collie at a young age to cancer, it broke my heart and I couldn't continue! I wanted a small dog that was able to be with me during the day in my mobile dog wash business and was drawn to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel for their beautiful eyes and reputation for great love <3
Our special touch
I am continually researching all aspects of great health for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, I have written a soon to be published book on Holistic Heart Health for the Cavalier King Charles and import frozen semen and dogs to improve the gene pool for great health and beauty
Connect with us
facebookCredentials
Association
Dogs Victoria (ANKC)
Association number
3100004137
Prefix
Avintara
Breeding since
I started to breed Cavaliers in 2010
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Tasmania
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Victoria Inc
A$5,000