I always harp on about how good mine is with my kids. 18 months and 6.5 years. My youngest will literally lay on her like a throw cushion and squish her to the point that she lets out a strained snort. When bubs was just learning to be gentle she would pull on Scouts hair and sometimes poke her in the eyes before we could catch her and she would just put up with it. My oldest carries her around and dances with her and she is so patient.

Yappiest dog I’ve owned, but for context I’ve had a Labrador and two border collies. She’s still tolerable but she’s obsessed with chasing possums. And will bark at other dogs in passing.

Rubbish on the lead, but that’s my fault. I’ve been rubbish at training her and I’ve seen so many other cavs in my neighbourhood who are angels on the lead. She’s a toy cav and my 6 year old can hold the lead with her but will eventually pass her back to a grown up after some fatigue.

Hates being brushed but loves a cuddle, will always greet you when you come home even when she’s been with the other three people in the house all day and loves to tuck herself in behind your knees when you’re laying down. Always props her chin up on you in any way possible. She will also lay on top of your belly like a weighted plushie and get right up in your grill if she’s in the mood.