Iris

Dear little Iris, born on 29 May 2024, is a partially sighted pedigree Cavalier Spaniel of 7kg, fostered in Worcestershire.

Iris has hereditary cataracts and may lose much of her sight over time. At present she is estimated to have about 50% vision. Sometimes she fixates a little on light, other times she appears distracted or zones out, but most of the time she is just a delightful, easy-going sweet young dog who doesn’t let her vision impairment hold her back one bit.  She is often excited and wagging her tail.

Iris lives with 5 other dogs of all ages and sizes, and with cats.

She is very people-orientated, loves cuddles and affection; very goofy at feeding time when she does all sorts of tricks and poses to make sure she gets her supper! Iris is never in the way; she likes to fit in. She sits on a chair in the kitchen and likes to feel part of everything that’s going on.

Iris’s fosterer describes her as ‘low maintenance’ in the sense that she adjusts easily. She will go on a long walk if you want to or curl up by the fire. She isn’t demanding and doesn’t ask for much. She’s a real foodie, even enjoying fruit and vegetables.

Iris is housetrained, crate-trained, walks well on a lead, and has good recall. She salivates when travelling but this can be reduced by making sure travels on an empty stomach.

Iris’ ideal home is probably with one or two other dogs as she has known nothing else and enjoys their company. Like many Cavaliers, she isn’t brilliant at reading dog’s social cues so her companions must not be too sensitive at perhaps having their toys stolen or being asked to play!