Queen of the PUPPY DOG eyes 

THANK YOU! We absolutely love how you worked with Sailor and she came home looking absolutely gorgeous!! And if I could just get my husband to not fall for those eyes of hers she might lose the weight…but he’s such a sucker😂😂. Absolutely no offense taken.

That "how dare you!" look when you first sprayed her made me smile. So much personality

Hi! I live in Sweden and I never heard about this. So I looked it up and it’s Norway that has forbidden any breeding of chevalier King Charles spaniels and English bulldogs, due to all their health issues // greetings from Sweden 😎🥰

That adorable grumble she made when you told her she has to stand...her eyes are saying "How could you do this to me?!" 😂😂

Her eyes when you said “you’re stinky!” What a sweetie.

I worked as a vet tech for 5 years, and can say with a good deal of confidence that I NEVER met a bad CKCS patient. They were gentle, calm, and very tolerant. I’d consider one as a pet if weren’t for all the health issues you hit on.

Not only queen of puppy dog eyes! Queen of the puppy dog whine too! So cute.

If Girl With The Dogs ever has to quit grooming dogs, no doubt she could have a massively successful career in voice-over. Awesome, easy on the ears, animated, voice.🐶😇

After being laid off from my job, this type of content fills me with so much joy especially since I seem to be spiraling down deep in my depression. Sailor is a cutie, and I love her.

My wife’s mother unexpectedly passed away last year leaving us with 2 cavaliers, ages 16 and 13. Unfortunately within around 6 months the older, Charlie, had to finally go to sleep due to just being super old, joint issues, blind, surviving a stroke etc etc after a full life with a stage 3 heart murmur. His sister Daisy now lives in Paris with us (after flying over with our Scottish terrier Ava) aged 13 with no issues in sight except being selectively deaf. They’re wonderfully calm and loving dogs and somehow get on super well with our Scottish Terrier Ava!

Owner does a great job caring for this dog even if she is a bit chubby. I was impressed with how minimal the matting was in such a silky coat. Very sweet and lovely dog!

Hi, former Veterinary Cardiac Nurse here. 50% of CKCS will have heart disease by the age of 5, 100% will have heart disease by the age of 10. Please get them cardiac screened. Look into heart healthy supplements and start them young. Heart failure is horrible.

What a beautiful little princess! I adore this breed so much but the health issues are heartbreaking. I really hope breeders, kennel clubs and breed associations come together and start taking the breed towards a more healthy standard. These little angels deserve a long, healthy and happy life.

I never wanted a dog, but when my fam brought home a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy and put her on my lap and she instantly went to sleep my heart just melted. Now I'm both a cat+dog person 👍 ♥

My Cav has just turned 14 and has only just got heart problems. He's had NO other health issues at ALL his entire life but I guess I just got an awesomely bred dog ❤❤

I love this groomers' personality. She shares information related to the Cavalier Spaniels, and she is professional and kind to the dogs.

I had a professor at my university who was part of a CKC rescue. The dogs he fostered were just adorable! They were well behaved, and had about 100 students' laps to curl up in when he brought them to school to get them socialized with other people. He often paid good money to have their health issues addressed before they were adopted out.

Hah, made me happy when you said, "Good job, Sailor! Is that short for Sailor Moon?", as I had been singing the theme song when you first said her name 😂

Sailor is lovely! Those ears are crazy beautiful. My Jude is kept exactly as a cavi should be - just like Sailor. If I lived close to you, I’d definitely bring him to you for grooming. FYI- since we started feeding Jude fresh food (veterinarian recommended Chi Dog for us), he’s lost all that extra weight and had zero yeast or skin issues. Diet really makes all the difference. It’s pricey but sure beats paying hundreds for meds and vet visits and feeling guilty when you deny them a treat! I wish more cavi parents would commit to real food for their fur babies. The difference is just remarkable! Here’s to the grinch feet 😂❤❤❤ Thanks for posting 😊

Is no one gonna talk about the cute moment where she gave Vanessa her paw?! Adorable! Sailor is such a sweetie :3

Yay for cavaliers! We have a 12 year old cav who is the sweetest. He's tried everything and loves everything and everyone! He's done agility, freestyle, dog shows, done scent work etc. And he played Toto on stage with a children's theater company, and he played with three sets of cast, so three Dorothys. There's nothing that dog wont try! At age 12, he's still healthy and going strong!

After Wally, this beautiful pup must feel far less sisphyean, eh? It's always soothing for the soul watching you work, Vanessa, especially with your sympathy and compassion towards all animals.

the glamour shots at the end were like "don't hate me just because I'm beautiful" What a sweetheart!

Visually they look like a pretty healthy breed. Decent size, proportional legs, good coat, normal face structure ect. I would have never guess they have so many health issues and even banned somewhere. Thank you for keeping us educated! ❤

I just adore how she gently whimpers and stares at you!

Sailor is a cute, sweet pup. Her little cries pulled at my heart.

She’s so sweet and cute and obviously very well taken care of

She moves like a silk sheet in a summer breeze ❤

That look of "how dare you" after she's called stinky 😂😂😂😂

Wow she looks SO MUCH like my Cavalier who was my first dog. I picked out this breed as my first dog when I was 6 because the deal with my parents was "You can only get a dog if you do research, read through this AKC dog breed encyclopedia and make an educated decision about what would be right for our family" aka they wanted to stall me from getting a dog since I would NOT stop asking every 5 seconds for years and I was driving them crazy. Unfortunately for them, I was a hyperliterate child, meaning they didn't realize just how far ahead my reading ability was compared to the usual 6 year old, so I came back having read it cover to cover, highlighted it, and taken notes and picked out Cavaliers and had a whole speech ready as to why they were the perfect breed for us 😂 They're such lovely dogs. It's a shame that it's SO common for them to have heart issues. We lost ours when she was only 6 years old because she had horrible heart problems. But she was so smart and sweet and up for anything. She loved cuddling with us, but also was up for me constantly teaching her new tricks, or going on long hikes with my dad and I. We would have kept getting Cavaliers if it weren't for the insane amount of health problems they have.

Her big eyes and soft cries are so cute!🥰

Yay, a Cavalier! They are the sweetest and snuggliest companions. Finding a responsible breeder is a must, I think. We had a male and a female from the same breeder, and they never had ANY health issues (heart, skin, or ear issues, etc) until their final year or so (both lived to about 14-15 years old), and when they finally passed it wasn't due to heart disease. They also weren't overweight though, as our breeder gave us strict instructions, haha

Unfortunatly yes, my first dog when i was a child was a Cavalier and he died age 6 of heartdisease. It all happened within a month after diagnoses, he still looked so healthy and young too so it was so confusing. It was a bit traumatising as a child. They are still the most gentle and sweet dogs. Thank you Vanessa for warning about the highly possible risks and just being honest about them.

My mum had a Cav and he was always the most DRAMATIC animal in the bath! He definitely had the ear and skin issues, the latter of which is probably what led to him being shaved the first time. We had our Winnie for 7 years before losing him to stomach cancer, but he was absolutely the most friendly, loving little thing who just wanted snacks and snuggles all the time.

I love this breed so much. I hope they can find a way to properly breed them. I’ve met a few people who got their hearts broken. I have an 11 yo cavapoo and she’s got the most beautiful expressive eyes and the sweetest heart. She loves being with us and sitting on our laps. When I’m sad she sits near me to keep me company. when I come home from uni I wonder why I bother being anywhere away from her 😢

We got our first dog, an 8 week Blenheim CKCS just this week. She's everything you said and more. Pet insurance is very, very wise for this breed. She's a picky eater--refuses kibble but scarfs commercially available raw. Thank you Vanessa for being you.

As other people in the comments have alread mentioned, breeding cavaliers is illegal in Norway. It's a violation of the Animal Welfare Act in Norway because the breed has so many hereditary health problems that no Cavalier King Charles Spaniel alive can be considered healthy. All Cavaliers alive in the world today descended from only six ancestors. At least one of those six ancestors had mitral valve disease, meaning the left atrioventricular valve of the heart doesn't close properly when it pumps blood into the vascular system, leading to heart failure. That one of the "original six" passed this condition on to a huge percentage of the breed because the gene pool is so small to begin with - and for a long time, a lot of breeders irresponsibly used Cavaliers that have it. Even worse, 90% of Cavaliers have syringomelia, a tendency to form cysts within the spinal cord that can paralyse them and lead to various neurological symptoms - like scratching at nothing for no apparent reason or weakness in the front legs that causes them to fall down. These are just two examples. Some of these neurological symptoms can be very painful. It's terrible! The entire list of known health problems and hereditary conditions this breed has, is too long for one RU-vid comment. It's as thick as a phone book. Basically it comes down to this: If you consider buying a purebred Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, you need to understand that you're getting a very inbred, very inherently unhealthy dog, from a breed that has been completely messed up, genetically. They're one of the unhealthiest dog breeds in the world. Even if you get one from a responsible ethical breeder who checks their dogs for heart problems etc., it's still going to be a fundamentally genetically flawed dog that will be very prone to develop massive health problems throughout its life. People who buy purebreds or "backyard breeder specials" of this breed need to know that they're helping to perpetuate a very bad situation.

She's just adorable! I wanna thank you for always telling about health issues in the breeds! I learn a lot!

The grumpy lip when you blew out the ears killed me😂😂❤❤

The look that girl gave you when you said "diet" was absolutely priceless! 😂

Oh my god!!! Her playing in the yard at the end, my eyes have been blessed. You are amazing, Vanessa!

I really loved all the breed information provided! Thank you for bringing to attention the issues owners are likely to face when adopting a certain breed. She was super cute and looks amazing!

Golly the little cav noises 🥺🥺🥺 I love my girl she sounds the exact same but she’s a ruby ❤

7:52 Sailor: Oh, will you stop harassing me already?! 😂

I just got a new puppy and she loves when I watch your videos. Every time she hears a dog start getting vocal she bolts up and starts doing her little head tilts at the TV. 🥰

The eyes of a Cavy are truly soulful.

that sad sound she made as soon as you hit her with the water was so funny. she literally pouted.

Omg her little noises when getting washed made me want to scoop her up like a baby.

I have a cavalier who is 13 and in early heart failure. My other cavalier died terribly with heart issues. It was not an inexpensive situation but oh my goodness how I loved that dog. And I love my sweet old girl and hope she hangs in there.

My sister has two female Cavs and they are truly precious!! Always loving, hardly bark and loyal to the end. When my brother in law passed from cancer at home (with hospice) they had to chase the older Cav down the street when the mortuary took him away😭😭💔💔💔

I’m glad that owners can actually see their fur baby’s grooming visit, to see first hand the love, attention and professionalism that comes with each session! BTW, if I had one of these princesses, mine would be a tub because those eyes would get to me too!😵‍💫 I mean, just look at that face! 🥹🫶🏻

MY HEART. We had one of these when I was growing up, a ruby colored piece of gold. She was the sweetest, purest little angel that has ever walked this earth. Sailor's little whimpering made me remember how my sweet baby vocalized and oh my god. This year marked the 10th year after her death and I still miss her so much. I love a cavaliers nature and temperament, but I can never ever get another one because of their health problems. No living being should have a head so small that their brain can't fit inside. I remember our cavalier showing "aggression" (more like being a little bit assertive) one single time. We were visiting my grandpa and my uncle was also there with his young puppy. The puppy was already a lot bigger than our old lady and super energetic and wanted sooo much to interact with her. Finally she ran out of energy and patience, went underneath an armchair, and when the puppy stuck her head in there, our dog made this one single growly snarl sound and the puppy backed away (and we kept her away to give our cavalier some breathing room). THANK YOU for showing us Sailor. What a gem she is!

I love how she turned away from you when you told her to shake it off XD

My Cavalier-Poodle mix sounded exactly like Sailor! The politest, gentlest whines when she wanted something. 💕 She had a heart murmur and a lot of ear problems my hubby and I managed with meds. She was an exceptional furbaby and even after a thyroid surgery she lived to be 14 years old. Cav mixes are such amazing dogs. 💕

That paw during the dry is adorably polite.

Her coat is dreamy! Such a gorgeous girl. Her owners take very good care of her. What a treat to watch her groom.

The little whimpers ❤

Her little baby face is too cute

She is sooooo PRETTY!!!! And when you finished with her, WOW!!!! Wish I could afford a dog like that, but....

Sailor is sooo cyyuuutte!❤ Her side eye when you said she was stinky, 😂

Oh, i didnt know this breed had so many health issues. Id recently become more aware of them and thought maybe one day, but off the table mow. One small breed im so curious about and would love to see on here is the Affinpinscher.

It is Norway who has banned the breed, not Sweden. That said, my maternal aunt and her family had a Cavalier, but sadly they had to put the dog down after only a year or two. Simply because it developed a severe case of epilepsy, a common disease for the breed. It was so severe that they were worried that one of the kids would find her dead one day because of it.

My 13 year old cavalier passed away in December 2022. I miss her so much and still tear up when I see anything that has to do with cavaliers. She'd gone deaf at age 6 after an ear infection and also had heart problems and pancreatitis for years, but she seemed to be doing well, right until she had a stroke out of nowhere. I think the fact that she wasn't overweight is why she made it to old age.

My aunt had a KCCS and he was such a sweetheart. He played nice, good with the kids, good with other animals, only drawbacks he had was that he was possibly the dumbest creature alive and had an iron stomach. He once ate an entire whole pant leg. We only realized it was whole when he pooped it out and it came out as the entire length of fabric. He was a scavenger so he’d eat anything the second it fell to the floor, so it’s a wonder he didn’t get poisoned because he definitely ate things that dogs are not supposed to have. He did also have multiple tumors that had to be periodically removed. He was a big fan of running into the road, but surprisingly he died of old age instead. Miss the little bugger

My precious looks exactly like sailor. Living in the heart of Texas, I do keep her shaved most of the year. She is neutered and we fight keeping the weight under control. Everything you said is spot on. 8 years and she is still blessed with good health. As you can tell I love your channel.

My two year old cav is so cute but like a lot of cavs, he’s overweight too🥴 he’s on a diet and he’s slowly losing the weight, we’ll get there but it’s his eyes, such begging eyes, they just hypnotise us. I loved sailor, her coat was beautiful and fluffy. So stinking adorable 🥰

My partner’s neighbour own a CKCS and he’s the most adorable little puppy I’ve ever seen! Every time he sees us he gets excited and runs over for lots of kisses and belly rubs! Love them so much!

She's beautiful. If it wasn't for such an extensive list of medical issues for these dogs, I'd 100% have one.

I think Cavs have the most beautiful face of all dogs! I probably would never own one because of the health issues & just keeping up with the grooming. But they are sweet, gorgeous dogs💖

Even the little cries sound so adorable 🥰

"Is that short for Sailor Moon?" I was half expecting you to start calling her Meatball Head after that analogy lol

How happy and beautiful Sailor looks in the yard - her true personality showing through.

Sailor is so cute!! Her whining voice is so adorable 💕💕💕

My mom's Cav is 15 and she is having a very hard time finding someone to groom him. He has arthritis and cannot stand long enough (what we've been told). My mother likes him shaved, so he's been cut with the clippers and gotten multiple infections. I wish we lived by you in Canada! He was "chubby" in his younger days, but he's been on a strict diet for years and you'd be proud!!

Such a cute drama queen! 😝😍 That pitiful moan…lol…adorable!

I have had 6 of these beauties. 3 of them rescues. They are prone to heart problems. All of mine have lived until around the age of 13. Their eyes pull at the heart strings everytime. Excited to see this breed being groomed.❤

So cute the way she wined during the grooming!🥰

Sailor is ready for the runway!!! ❤

Our good friend just had to have his CKCS put down. Monty was 16 yrs old and was a great friend. He was super healthy and just got to old to go on. He was blind and deaf due to old age. That was a terribly sad day

“Why you do this to me?” That look😂

Omg the cutest and kindest little thing.... I wanna hug it so bad!

A gorgeous fluffy Spaniel!!! Love her!!!

So precious and I love that her family takes great care of her coat. Sailor is so huggable with those puppy eyes🥰❤

The feet and ears during the high velocity drier make me think of the Last Unicorn 😂

We have had 4 of these wonderful little dogs and never a bad word from any of them. They are really great companions and very stable. We lost our last one 15yrs ago and went over to Papillons which a re another great breed of small dogs. We pick our third up in ten days. The only major problem with a Cavalier is they very often suffer heart problems. Girl with Dogs makes a fantastic job of all dogs grooming.

I haven't encountered a CKC in person so was surprised at the creaky-door-hinge, almost pigeon-coo sound of their whimpering all the time? Can just imagine Sailor using that in partnership with the puppy dog eyes(TM) very effectively to beg treats!

We spend the winter in the Villages in FL.We joined their Cavies club.Amazing when we meet there are about 30 of them.We get to be in their many parades.We have had two.Both had strongly bonded to me.If he could glue himself to me he would.

those little whimpering noises 😭😭

Such a beautiful, and sweet girl! You treated her so gently, and kindly. ❤

OHMYGOSH I LOVE CAVALIERS!!! I aim to own one soon but I am a huge fan! I have been secretly waiting for this breed to appear on this channel. I just looked at my notifications and clicked on so fast lol. Immediate fav. Can't wait to see her glow up!

Our 7 and a half year old Cavalier is the best. He has been neutered (unfortunately). He is not overweight, but we are diligent about his weight. Only high quality treats, and he is fed Viva Raw food, our 1 year old Cav is not neutered and about 16 pounds :) We give COQ10 daily, 200 mg to our 7 year old as he may have a level 1 heart murmur, it is no small task having this breed, so worth it as they are beyond precious

An absolutely Gorjuss dog! She was very well behaved too! You are so great with them!

Sailor is quite a beauty! I don’t know what I love more - the ponytail ears or the grinch feet. Thank you for sharing her.

Every time I see a cav video, I can't stop thinking about mine that I lost last year. Life is so unfair to them when it comes to their health issues, but they live life to the fullest and have nothing but love for everyone. When I was a kid we had one that we used to call a grumpy old man and boy did he have a personality, in fact, we could have swore it was an alcoholic (I know I know, we never gave it to him), he'd always find a way to sneak around the furniture without being seen to get at the pint glass or open can my father would keep at the side of the chair and before anyone was none the wiser, he'd have emptied half the glass or knocked the can over (on carpet so you didn't hear it) and sit there lapping it up...yep, old Buster was a right little bugger.

Her little whimpers 😭 she is so sweet and pitiful

What a beautiful dog. I too have a fixed male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel name Charlie. Currently 1 1/2 yrs old and I will say he has been the easiest dog to train...he loves all dogs, the biggar the dog the better. I am neither a trainer or a groomer but he has been VERY easy to bath, trim nails and groom...I have been doing my own grooming at home ( ensuring he is alright with clipper, velocity hair dryers..etc) and while I struggle due to lack of experience Charlie has been EXTREMELY patient and relaxed during the process. I keep his paw hair trimmed primarily because he loves to walk and we are always walking the bush trails that surround my town (Elliot Lake Ontario)... Charlie and I put on an average of 8+ kms a day which is pretty much MY limit, not his...lol...one day we put on about 15 kms and I was beat...he wasn't though....I refuse to let him get over weight and I am positive it's a combination of limiting his food intake and exercise (currently weighs in at 9 KG). I keep his ears much shorter than Sailor's but again it's because of the outdoor bush trails we walk kind of make it necessary. Daily brushing is definitley a requirement and I totally understand there are potentially EXPENSIVE health issues that MAY arise so I kinda keep a bit of a "war chest" of funds put away in case...last vet visit indicated no health issues...strong heart, no skin problems, no ear issues. You do have to "Buck up" when those friggin' spaniel eyes look at ya tho...easy to fall prey to that sweet look of innocence...lol

Sailor is such a sweet girl! I always love how you take the time to explain the pros/cons for each of the breeds you work with. And you're always so patient as well! You're a true pro.

What a gorgeous coat! Sailor is adorable. I love her floofy paws, too.

Sailor can always steal my Christmas with her grinchiest paws

She’s beautiful !🥰