Mick, I didn’t want a dog, was always a cat person but was badgered into it by my wife and daughter, honestly they are a real joy and ours is now my best mate! We got ours from a family pet that had puppies after having first researched the breed that was best for us, make sure you go and see the puppies when they are young and check the mum and general surroundings, knowing you, you will be able to sniff a puppy farm or ‘wrong un’ out, go back a couple of times prior to picking up the puppy and make sure to spend some decent time with them each time, I know lots of folks who have King Charles spaniels and they love them, so good luck and if my experience is anything to go by you will have a new and always cheerful family member soon!