AlaCher Cavaliers

08/28/2025

06/22/2025

Gender differences very well explained.

“I only want a girl!”

If I had a treat for every time someone told me they were only interested in a female puppy… I’d be eating dinner out of a puzzle feeder.

Here’s the truth that most breeders know — and most puppy buyers don’t:

Male Cavaliers are often more affectionate, goofier, and easier to please than females.
Yes, really.

While people often assume girls are sweeter or easier to train, it’s usually the boys who are glued to your side, climbing into your lap like it’s their full-time job. They’re laid-back, loyal, and endlessly cuddly.

And the girls?
Also wonderful — but often more independent, opinionated, and (dare I say it?) a little bossy. We lovingly refer to them as the CEOs of the litter. They love their people, but usually on their own terms.

So why are females requested more often?

Because of some very common — and honestly, outdated — assumptions:
• That females are smaller, sweeter, and easier to train
• That males are dominant or territorial (when actually, unspayed females are often more so)
• That families need a girl dog to “match” their vibe or replace a beloved female they’ve lost

But here’s what experienced breeders will tell you:
• Males tend to be more consistently affectionate, tolerant, and eager to please
• Females are often a little sassier, more independent, and more likely to be territorial during hormonal shifts

So if you’re open-minded, here’s something to consider:
Your perfect puppy might not be the gender you expected.

And if you already know exactly what you want? That’s totally fine too.
Just thought it was worth saying out loud.

(Copied post from another Breeder)thx Kalma!☺️

Photo is from our current litter, the two smallest that prove to have BIG personalities 🥰

03/12/2025

With Dr. Karen Becker – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

02/27/2025

I have had four young dogs that had vaccine damage. One had to be euthanized at 20 months old from distemper vaccinosis. Behavior and neurologic disorders affected two for their entire lives and the fourth had nerve damage in her shoulder that left her disabled.

NOT SURE IF YOUR PET NEEDS SHOTS? ALWAYS TITER YOUR PET FIRST BEFORE OVER-VACCINATING!

“Vaccinosis, the name for the chronic disease, is caused by continued use of vaccines. These symptoms mimic the original disease in parts.

Vaccines have achieved many important benefits for companion animals, however, after spending many years monitoring the results of vaccinosis, those in the animal healthcare field now have a duty to re-examine and improve the current vaccine protocols for the health and safety of their patients. This is especially true for animals with compromised immune systems, since vaccines represent one more stressor that could prove to be the tipping point between health and disease.

Side effects from dog vaccinations can occur anywhere from instantly up to several weeks or months later. Vaccines can even cause susceptibility to chronic diseases that appear much later in a dog’s life." - Dr. Jean Dodds, world-renowned veterinarian immunologist

TITER TEST:

A titer test (pronounced tight-errr) is a laboratory or in-house veterinary test measuring the existence and level of antibodies (necessary to fight off disease) in your pet’s blood. Basically, it’s a test that will tell you whether or not you actually need to vaccinate your pet.

It’s also super useful when making a decision about vaccinating a pet with an unknown vaccination history, or for determining if pets have received immunity from vaccination.

Rodney Habib - Pet Nutrition Blogger

01/24/2025

Sweetness overload!

01/24/2025

The puppies have learned so much about the world around them. It’s time for one on one training. They are so smart and learn fast, but in a group, there is no focus.

04/06/2022

Lizzie has doscovered a parallel universe! She put her toy down and tried to take the one from the mirror. 😍

08/18/2021

We have a rescued chick join our small flock of . We call her Tina.

04/23/2020

I always look for the positives in a situation... the pups are happy for the extra time and attention right now. Ice Cream!

07/01/2019

I don't completely agree with the explanation here, but I do see evidence that dogs are much more in tune with humans than most people would give them credit for. I am not surprised they have evolved physical traits they see in their humans. Bebe really knows how to work those eyes.

Two specialized muscles give them a range of expression that wolves’ eyes lack.

10/20/2018

Another example of dogs using critical thinking processes.

10/04/2018

Just another day with Cavaliers.

Cavaliers are marvelous little hunters. Candy brought her catch to Dad and sat in front of him until he noticed!