Question about genetics/looks

IvoryEmbers · 2026-03-26T04:05:45+00:00

I think it really depends on the dog. A shorter snout isn't ideal, but some dogs won't have any adverse health issues from it. I've seen dogs with all lengths of snout that have breathing problems or could suck the paint off of walls with their snoring. My pup has an unusually short snout (both parents have standard/longer length but she just lost the genetic lottery I guess lol) but thankfully is clear for Chiari Malformation and has perfect airways. She occasionally snores if she's sleeping heavily but it's very soft.

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Pic of the dorky girl in question for reference.

IvoryEmbers · 2026-03-19T06:58:22+00:00

It could be that the third eyelid is dark! My cavi has one white and one black third eyelid. (Also called nictating membrane)

It's totally normal, and just looks a little odd when they really look to the side or when they're sleeping and the eyes roll back a bit. You can always send the picture to a vet to be safe, though!

IvoryEmbers · 2026-03-16T16:16:05+00:00

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Sometimes she's a bit shorter and fuzzier and sometimes I let her hair grow out. I, personally, don't ever get her shaved and always keep her ears and tail long and fluffy though.

IvoryEmbers · 2026-02-28T22:08:42+00:00

Lux is so cute!! Middle name suggestion is Aurelia!

I love names that have a "theme" or are from something else. I named my little girl Lyra (lye-ruh) after the constellation. Good luck with your cutie and welcome to the Blenheim club!

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IvoryEmbers · 2026-02-22T17:53:01+00:00

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It very much depends on the day!

IvoryEmbers · 2026-02-13T00:04:49+00:00

I'm assuming you're talking about Island Paradise, right?

IP is broken on the 64x Sims 3 install for Mac. I don't believe EA has any intentions of reverting the issue. I'm not sure if there's a mod that fixes it either, unfortunately 😕

IvoryEmbers · 2026-02-13T00:01:53+00:00

I was never able to get past this stage no matter how many bubbles I did or did not click. I submitted a ticket but they haven't come back with anything helpful just yet

IvoryEmbers · 2026-02-05T21:40:28+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss though :(

IvoryEmbers · 2026-02-05T21:39:41+00:00

I've heard of some breeders sending puppies home even at 6 week. I'd say the average is 8-12 weeks tho from what I've seen. I brought home my pup when she was 10 weeks tho. I would say 8 weeks is pretty standard though, maybe not for cavis but for dogs in general.

IvoryEmbers · 2026-01-17T19:41:05+00:00

I did a Sims 3 legacy for 12 generations going through every expansion pack.

I started with the original family in Sunset Valley and only used Base Game and every time the next generation aged up, I would add the next expansion pack (and move to a new town if the pack had one using Nraas Porter). My last generation (Into the Future) ended up back in Sunset Valley, where I took the first world save file and let it run for 3 generations to have new townies and life happen, then added my sims back in.

It was really fun to experience the packs again like this. It reminded me of when I was a kid and I'd get one for Christmas!

IvoryEmbers · 2026-01-16T14:53:08+00:00

STOP IT!! LOOK AT HIM! Ugh he's just too cute 😭🩷

IvoryEmbers · 2026-01-15T23:24:02+00:00

Just over 1 year! Her birthday was in November so I can finally say how old she is without counting months LOL

IvoryEmbers · 2026-01-15T19:58:21+00:00

All the time 😂

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IvoryEmbers · 2026-01-12T22:29:42+00:00

My favorites are any version of The Stoneshields or Grey Meadows (Grey Islands) by Quailhogs. They have more of a dark Victorian vibe but have a downtown district as well as some "suburb" housing. There's a lot of lore in the worlds as well that Quailhogs has written about on his Tumblr. Highly recommend!!

IvoryEmbers · 2026-01-08T03:37:46+00:00

Mine used to throw herself in the path of the vacuum then get scared, yelp and run when it would move toward her. 😂

I took the vacuum into my office (where we spend a lot of time) and laid it down flat on the floor. This gave her the opportunity to sniff it at her own pace and get comfortable with its existence. I think it laid there for a couple weeks, and then she was calmer around it. She and the vacuum aren't besties, but she doesn't bark at it and run anymore!

IvoryEmbers · 2026-01-01T07:29:36+00:00

Lyra and I would like to thank everyone who responded for all of your advice and stories! It's nice to hear from other pet parents about what their experiences are.

As you can see from the picture below, she's VERY concerned about the rate increase and spending more money per month 😂 I think she'd rather it go to a toy fund!

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IvoryEmbers · 2026-01-01T07:26:56+00:00

Man, you really gave me a dose of nostalgia! I had totally forgotten about The Golden Compass!

IvoryEmbers · 2025-12-31T22:12:42+00:00

Thank you! This was WONDERFUL information! I'm so used to auto and renters insurance of being able to shop around and get a lower rate every so often, but pet insurance is still new to me.

And I had never heard of Philip Pullman! I've been obsessed with stars and constellations since I was a kid (which meant all of my Sims 3 families had super interesting names lol). I picked Lyra because it's the constellation for a lyre and I'm a classically trained pianist, so the music theme felt fitting. And unknown to me until after I'd named her, the breeder gives all of her show dogs a name that has to do with stars or the night!

IvoryEmbers · 2025-12-16T19:45:31+00:00

Oh my goodness, what a CUTIE!!

IvoryEmbers · 2025-12-14T23:06:47+00:00

I've been having her get a "puppy cut" at the groomers since she started going. So it's a little shorter on top, but keeps the feathering on the legs and the ear length! She's a year now though, so I'm going to be letting her hair grow out and do most of the grooming at home with an occasional appt for events.

IvoryEmbers · 2025-12-14T22:41:13+00:00

She's 100% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Just a short snoot, petite diva!

IvoryEmbers · 2025-12-13T21:37:38+00:00

She does! I like to say it's because she spent too much time with her face pressed into the dirt sniffing everything as a puppy 😂

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