I had a female Tri-cav that had to be put down at 11 yrs after struggling with 4 leaking heart valves. We did our research and got her from a holistic breeder and she was the best dog ever. Our vet said that there were different recommendations for Cav's because of their heart issues and it was not cheap to get her to that age. No regrets there. But there are no guarantees as she had a long lineage of parents without heart or other issues that they are prone to. She was a sturdy, happy, outdoorsy girl. Loved to hike and boat and be on the top of the family sofa and the family. I usually got the hind end. Wouldn't have traded the experience for anything. They are the best. Oh and her best friend was a chocolate lab.
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