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Welcome to the Top Meadow Blog. Here, we'll post important news, show highlights, stories from the kennel, information about puppies, club updates, and anything else related to the best dog breed ever, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
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Choosing a Good Cavalier Breeder
How Do I Choose Cavalier Breeder? It’s easier than you think. Ask the breeder why he or she is breeding Cavaliers. What answer do you...
Jan 20, 20244 min read
What is “Conformation”? Or, the Non-Specialist’s Super-Quick Guide to Dog Shows!
Linda Ronstadt’s first hit came when she fronted a band called the Stone Poneys in 1967. Over fifty years ago! The song is called...
Nov 25, 20204 min read
The Right Time to Get a Puppy?
If you have been looking for a Cavalier these days, you know that there has been a real run on them. Top Meadow has never had so many...
Jul 26, 20202 min read
What Does "Purebred" Mean?
From time to time we are asked by puppy seekers if Top Meadow Cavaliers are “purebred," or if the dog is AKC registered. The answer is,...
Sep 1, 20192 min read
When We Place a Puppy
Chris here, again! If you decide on a Top Meadow puppy, you will want to plan for a couple of hours when you come to pick him or her up....
May 24, 20192 min read
Fun Day at the Show!
Just wanted to share a great pic of Havana out on the show circuit!
Apr 27, 20191 min read
Cavaliers on the Trail!
Chris here. When Jackie told me almost fifteen years ago that she was going to start showing Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, I have to...
Apr 26, 20192 min read
Great Day in the Show Ring!
Special thanks to judge Kelly Reimschiissel for awarding Havana (Top Meadows Ooh Na-Na) Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex on...
Apr 1, 20191 min read
When Adopting a Puppy...
Here’s the first of a series of blog posts that we hope will give prospective Cavalier owners some questions to answer and things to...
Aug 3, 20182 min read
Extra Time with Mom
At Top Meadow we place puppies in homes between 10 and 12 weeks of age. Some larger breeds such as Labradors are placed as early as 8...
Jul 24, 20182 min read
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