I watched a BBC documentary on pedigree dogs, suggested by the st. thomas dog owners association. There was a fair amount of time dedicated to cavaliers, specifically SM but also MVD. It really did break my heart. Maybe it is my own naviety, but I haven't found the situation in Canada to be like what the documentary described in the UK. Breeders I have spoken to, do health checks and clearances.
The documentary seemed to put the entire blame on the breeders which I don't think is entirely fair. Yes, a cavalier that won best in show was diagnosed with SM, and yes, I do think it is wrong that he went on to sire many litters. But in the opening story, the owner of a cavalier with SM, claimed she didn't know anything about the condition or that it occured in the breed. Do some research before you consider buying a dog!
Personally, I don't think buying a Cavapoo would give me any kind of health guarantees. You have to make your own opinion. I made mine based on experience and the research I did.
Documentary is free to watch here. I always encourage my students to be critical thinkers and I implore you to be one as well, whether you agree with the documentary or not.
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