STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

i have 2 cavalier king charles spaniels and love them to bits.  they are very similar to english toy's, but their faces aren't as smooshy.  honestly, i don't know if they are similar personality wise but i would think they probably are.  my dogs are the sweetest most loving dogs i have ever had.  they aren't the smartest dogs in the world, but they are so sweet and gentle and love people. 

no breathing problems that i know of in the cavaliers, but my female does snore a lot.   cavaliers can get a heart problem that has something to do with the valves and is usually fatal if they have it.  most reputable breeders will have the adults screened for this.  i would just watch out for that.  madison also had some ear infection issues as a puppy because they would get so damp, i got some drops for her ears and she hasn't had a problem since.  she is 2.5 and winston is 2. 

my biggest complaint about them is that they shed a lot.  because their hair is long and really fine, there are always little tumbleweeds of hair in my house. 

*eta- i know you wanted an english toy, but if you are interested in cavaliers, i got winston from a breeder here in atlanta (decatur).  i can give you her info if you want.