Our journey to breeding CKCSs was born out of heartbreak. When we purchased our first Cavalier, Clover, she was about 4 months old, and "priced to sell." I hadn't learned much about the breed, and was ecstatic to have found my dream dog immediately available at such an affordable price. I picked her up the next day, and all was well for a couple of weeks. One afternoon I discovered Clover was experiencing pain in her back left leg. I took her to our vet, and discovered she had a luxating patella. I was devastated. The new puppy my I and my family had fallen so in love with was in awful pain, needed an expensive surgery, and would never have the full painless function of her leg... It was a difficult couple of weeks paying the vet bills, buying the medications, and caring for her through her recovery as such a young puppy undergoing this procedure.... 

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  After this experience and speaking with my veterinarian my curiosity was ignited, and I decided to begin my own research about the breed's health, common breeding practices, and breed standards. I quickly found myself swimming in jargon of the "dog world", foundations, clubs, and activist opinions... Thankfully I have a close family member who is an experienced breeder who graciously guided me through some of the meatier material. I was inspired by what I learned, and motivated by my experience with Clover to become a part of the solution.

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  My goal is to improve their genetic health, temperament, athleticism, trainability, and social openness with every breeding for the sake of the dogs, the breed, and the people who love them. It takes passion & perseverance to weather the storms that come with breeding dogs, but it is a richly rewarding work. I will always have a Cavalier in my home, and hope to share this adoration with you!

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How do we ensure this goal is met?

 

  Each sire and dam (parent dogs) must be thoroughly tested before they are bred. This is a long process and cannot be completed until after the dogs turn 2 years old . Each breed has their own testing protocols, so it's important to research the standards for exactly the dog you're looking for. If you're searching for a mix breed (cavapoos, goldendoodles, aussiedoodles etc.) you will need to inform yourself on each breed's recommended testing in order to make a responsible decision.

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  The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's recommended testing can be found here at OFA.org 

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  After the necessary testing is completed we consider the dog's agreement with the breed standard prioritizing temperament, and conformation. Their temperaments must display the expected playful, affectionate, gentle mannerisms Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are known for. Cavaliers should be friendly, and never display aggression toward people or other dogs.

For more on the CKCS breed standard take a look at the AKC's description below.

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