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About the puppies!!

****Due to the amount of questions I get through emails and phone calls, I feel like I need to start by saying a few things about what I will not do and what I am not. I WILL NOT sell any puppies to Pet shops or third parties- period, please do not contact me. ALSO- I am NOT a kennel, I get many emails asking to come "view" our kennel or facility...There isn't one! We raise our puppies and our dogs in our house. Please remember theses puppies have ABSOLUTELY ZERO immunity. It is in the best interest of the mom, puppies and everyone who is getting a puppy from that litter, that they are not exposed to "outside" germs. If you ask any Vet I'm sure they will agree, I attend a clinic on the safety of newborns and Bio security , its amazing how fast a puppy can get sick! I want to make sure that your puppy gets the best start in life so I am very careful! Much like newborn babies , they aren't full protected till they have had their vaccinations and this won't happen till right before they leave.
Please understand, you are coming to my home and the living room is where you will be meeting the puppies. Raising a litter of puppies is a lot of work, even if you don't have little kids! I try to do many extras like crate training and use the real grass potty system to give the puppies and new owners a jump on potty training, this is time consuming.
I understand that adding a new member to your family is VERY exciting and pictures are anxiously awaited! HOWEVER, my first priority is to do a good job raising the litter. Many of our puppies will go into therapy homes and there is often a lot of extra work that goes along with that. I try to send photos and updates as often as I can, but please remember, in order to raise a litter right you have to be hands on with them and that takes time.
As you read more about the puppies you will gain a better understanding about how they are raise. I try to give you a real glimpse into our home and how the puppies are cared for. I am ALWAYS happy to answer questions and give you contact information from past puppy buyers and our Veterinarian if you like.
Our puppies are sold as pets only and without breeding rights. A spay/neuter agreement MUST be signed to take one of our puppies home and proof must be sent! I take in many rescues and make every effort to ensure our puppies go into the best homes possible. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions once you have read more about us.
Cavaliers are known for there wonderful abilities as therapy dog. Therapy work is something I believe in as a nurse and have very much enjoy working with families to help them find the perfect puppy to fit their needs. There is a lot of work that goes into raising puppies to become therapy dogs and I take it very seriously. If you are seeking a Cavalier puppy as a therapy dog please contact me and I can talk to you more specifically about that. Many of our puppies are placed into therapy homes as this is the temperament I strive for. I would be happy to talk with you about this in more detail if this is something you are interested in. And if you are just after a loving pet, no problem! People often ask if I'll place a non therapy dog and the answer is ABSOLUTELY! Not all dogs are meant to be therapy dogs and we have placed many happy, fluffy Cavaliers as pets , so please don't hesitate to contact me!
Our puppies are hand raised and our Cavaliers live in our home as family members, with emphasis placed on socialization. From the time the puppies are born till they are about 4 weeks old, they are in a whelping box in my bedroom so I can keep an eye on them day and night. After they are about 4 weeks old and are up and moving around, I put them in a puppy play pen in our living room. They then get to be around us all day, getting use to all the regular noises of a household. This will help the puppy adjust to his or her new environment when they leave to their new homes. You will be able to get a better idea of how the puppies are raised by looking at pictures on the New Arrivals page.
When the puppies are around 6 weeks old, 49-52 days, we start temperament testing them. We perform ten test in a specific order and give scores from 1-10 on each test. The test is performed again 2 weeks later. Puppies that are destined to be therapy dogs must score high on these test in order for me to recommend them and begin working one on one with them. The second part of the equation is socialization. I do not work outside the home and spend hours upon with the puppies. I am NOT a kennel and when we do have a litter it is a big deal! This is another reason why I do not have many dogs, to raise therapy dogs it is different, they must be handled, socialized and have hours upon hours spent with them daily to get the best outcome. It takes a lot of time and is NOT an option! When the puppies are 8-10 weeks old I will take them in for a professional evaluation of temperament as well. I truly believe that Cavaliers are one of the best therapy dogs in the world. Their gentle nature and willingness to please is unmatched. This makes them a great companion/therapy dog. Check my links page for more information on therapy dogs.
Each puppy will have been thoroughly check by our Veterinarian more than once, sometimes three times, and will be up to date on all vaccinations and worming's before being placed in their new home. A binder with the puppy’s AKC registration papers, health records, pedigree, parent's health clearances and information on feeding, grooming, crate training and housebreaking will be in the binder. A sample of puppy food, a toy or small blanket with litter mates and mothers smell on it will accompany each puppy to their new home.
Picking your puppy: With each litter there is always a puppy that is more out going, more confident and more willing to play! There might be a puppy that is really mellow and just likes to lay around. A family with children may be looking for something a little different than an elderly person may be looking for. Most people like to look at the puppies and decide based on markings, but that really isn't a good indicator of character. I spend hours and hours getting to know each puppy and watching how they play with each other and with my children. I work very hard to help match each puppy with their new owner. Naturally though, you will decide which puppy fits you best. I start a wait list and puppies are picked in that order. A $500.00 non-refundable deposit will hold your puppy until it is old enough to go to it's new home. Our dogs are sold to loving pet homes ONLY. We love and care for them from the time they are born and want them to go to a home that will treat them the same. I encourage everyone to research the breed and the prices of puppies before contacting me. Cavaliers are expensive dogs, a good breeder has done a lot of researching of lines and many costly health tests to ensure the line they are breeding is a healthy one! And though it is a life, and not everything can be seen through health testing, I wouldn't breed if I had not done all I could do to feel confident in my dogs and the puppies we raise.
When placing therapy dogs, I want a puppy/dog that will be around for many years to help and provide love and support for a very long time. So a huge importance for me is the health of the breed. I don't like to show the puppies until they are 4 weeks old, they are still very fragile and it tends to stress the mother. I will e-mail pictures and update the photo gallery on the site. If there is a puppy you would like to see more of Contact me for more information and photos. At 6 weeks you can come and look at the puppies and place your deposit down on a Male or Female. The puppies will continue to develop a lot in the following weeks. At 6we eks old you can really see their characters and their build better. You will be able to pick your puppy up after I have taken them to the Veterinarian and they have had their final check up, which is around the 10 week mark. The exception to this is when a puppy is going to a therapy home. Sometimes that will effect the age the puppy is picked up.
People often ask about the difference between a male and female puppy. I don't feel there is a huge difference, I have found that the males tend to be a little more "lovey" and the females a bit more independent. Naturally it will vary from puppy to puppy. I do feel that people have the idea that the "girls are sweeter" I hear that a lot and I must say it is not true with this breed! It is hard to find a sweeter dog than a male cavalier. Once they have been neutered they usually don't lift their leg and I would be very surprised to hear that he would mark, that is a breeding thing. Our male, who is intact has NEVER marked in our house! He is my constant shadow and the sweetest most cuddly of all our dogs. If you are undecided please consider a male, they make wonderful companions. OVER 90 PERCENT OF THE THERAPY DOGS I PLACE ARE MALES!! Your life style might also be a factor in deciding. The males can be a bit bigger, by a couple pounds and a little sturdier built compared to the females, a good choice for a family with children. Again, it all depends on your preference and I am happy to talk with people about the differences or lack of differences to help you make the right choice for your lifestyle or family.
I ONLY FEED THE BEST quality puppy food to get the puppies off to a great start. You will find a link to dog food analysis on my links page. It is a great place to look at the different dog foods from a non bias site. I am currently feeding Canidae All Life stages and I have been very happy with the results (The "New puppy Checklist page will have the current foods we are feeding) This is what the puppies are eating now and they love it! I like to switch my dogs about every 6 months to keep their food interesting to them and help prevent food allergies. I will feed duck flavor for a while and then switch to Bison or Salmon. The puppy are started on one of the best, high quality kibbles and given a multi vitamin daily from the time they are 5 weeks old till you pick them up. There is a link on my puppy check list page where you can read more information about the vitamins I feed and it will tell you where you can purchase them if you would like.
When it come to choosing a dog food I know it can be overwhelming. I have spent quite a few years researching and trying different foods. I like grainless foods a lot better, they seem to eat less of the food because it is more nutrient dense as there is less fillers. I have found Canidae Pure Elements to be good healthy food, made right here in the USA, that my dogs really like and enjoy eating. This brand of food has a really good amount of meat and offer much better nutrition pound for pound or ounce for ounce, than many of the other foods. Canidae can often be found out Petco, Coastal Farm and Ranch, Amazon and higher end feed stores and specialty stores. I will also add a link on the Puppy check list page. I also like Merrick brand dog food, another very good choice for your puppy/adult dog.
We start working on potty training very young. Starting at 5 weeks their play pen is separated into two areas, a sleep/play area and a potty area. When they are old enough to eat puppy food, they eat and then immediately taken outside, weather permitting, and told to "potty" they catch on very fast! As they get older we follow the 5 minute rule, 5 minutes after feeding/ drinking they are taken outside to the same spot. Also upon waking after a nap I take them outside. I give them a treat right when I see them going potty, very quickly they associate the treat with going potty. I start ALL puppies on a potty system to give them a good jump start on potty training. I use the "Fresh Patch" grass and have been very happy with it and have been told by many people that their puppies are going potty outside right away! I work very hard to give them a jump start on potty training because I know this is the hardest part about bring a new puppy home. Each puppy will have had at least 3 weeks with the potty system before being placed.
I tell people to get a medium size kennel/crate before you pick up your puppy. I love this crate, it is a "grow with me" style and I find that it is a great option for puppies! I have had many different styles and this one is my favorite. I like the fact that you only have to buy ONE crate and it fits them through all the stages. Plus, the door opens from both sides which is really helpful!
I START THE CRATE TRAINING FOR YOU. I have found that crate training is welcomed by most puppies and they really enjoy having their own space. A puppy will not want to potty where it sleeps and will hold it as long as they can in a crate. If you leave the puppy out, it will just find a place to potty and then go somewhere else to sleep. The crate is an excellent way to keep your puppy on a schedule as well. I tell everyone to bring a crate if you would like at the 6 week visit. I will start putting the puppy in the crate starting at 5 weeks, adding time each day. By the time you pick up your puppy he or she will have been using the crate regularly for several weeks and know that it is a safe place. When you take your puppy home he will not be afraid to be in the crate, but will be use to it and welcome it as a safe place in a new environment. I start this process with ALL of my puppies.****
As a breeder, I am always here to help and answer any and all of your questions! My goal is to have you, the new owner and the puppy happy for a very long time. I offer a boarding service for every dog that is purchased from us and as every breeder should, I stand behind my dogs. If you are not happy then the puppy will not be happy! As I stated before, this is a hobby for me not a business! My dogs are right next to me all day, they live in our home and are with us all day. It is a big deal in our house when we have a litter and the whole family is involved in the care of the puppies. I do not work outside the home and my dogs/puppies receive constant attention from me and my children. I plan on breeding for many many years to come, it is something that brings great joy to me and my family.
If I can answer any questions please feel free to contact me
Please understand, you are coming to my home and the living room is where you will be meeting the puppies. Raising a litter of puppies is a lot of work, even if you don't have little kids! I try to do many extras like crate training and use the real grass potty system to give the puppies and new owners a jump on potty training, this is time consuming.
I understand that adding a new member to your family is VERY exciting and pictures are anxiously awaited! HOWEVER, my first priority is to do a good job raising the litter. Many of our puppies will go into therapy homes and there is often a lot of extra work that goes along with that. I try to send photos and updates as often as I can, but please remember, in order to raise a litter right you have to be hands on with them and that takes time.
As you read more about the puppies you will gain a better understanding about how they are raise. I try to give you a real glimpse into our home and how the puppies are cared for. I am ALWAYS happy to answer questions and give you contact information from past puppy buyers and our Veterinarian if you like.
Our puppies are sold as pets only and without breeding rights. A spay/neuter agreement MUST be signed to take one of our puppies home and proof must be sent! I take in many rescues and make every effort to ensure our puppies go into the best homes possible. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions once you have read more about us.
Cavaliers are known for there wonderful abilities as therapy dog. Therapy work is something I believe in as a nurse and have very much enjoy working with families to help them find the perfect puppy to fit their needs. There is a lot of work that goes into raising puppies to become therapy dogs and I take it very seriously. If you are seeking a Cavalier puppy as a therapy dog please contact me and I can talk to you more specifically about that. Many of our puppies are placed into therapy homes as this is the temperament I strive for. I would be happy to talk with you about this in more detail if this is something you are interested in. And if you are just after a loving pet, no problem! People often ask if I'll place a non therapy dog and the answer is ABSOLUTELY! Not all dogs are meant to be therapy dogs and we have placed many happy, fluffy Cavaliers as pets , so please don't hesitate to contact me!
Our puppies are hand raised and our Cavaliers live in our home as family members, with emphasis placed on socialization. From the time the puppies are born till they are about 4 weeks old, they are in a whelping box in my bedroom so I can keep an eye on them day and night. After they are about 4 weeks old and are up and moving around, I put them in a puppy play pen in our living room. They then get to be around us all day, getting use to all the regular noises of a household. This will help the puppy adjust to his or her new environment when they leave to their new homes. You will be able to get a better idea of how the puppies are raised by looking at pictures on the New Arrivals page.
When the puppies are around 6 weeks old, 49-52 days, we start temperament testing them. We perform ten test in a specific order and give scores from 1-10 on each test. The test is performed again 2 weeks later. Puppies that are destined to be therapy dogs must score high on these test in order for me to recommend them and begin working one on one with them. The second part of the equation is socialization. I do not work outside the home and spend hours upon with the puppies. I am NOT a kennel and when we do have a litter it is a big deal! This is another reason why I do not have many dogs, to raise therapy dogs it is different, they must be handled, socialized and have hours upon hours spent with them daily to get the best outcome. It takes a lot of time and is NOT an option! When the puppies are 8-10 weeks old I will take them in for a professional evaluation of temperament as well. I truly believe that Cavaliers are one of the best therapy dogs in the world. Their gentle nature and willingness to please is unmatched. This makes them a great companion/therapy dog. Check my links page for more information on therapy dogs.
Each puppy will have been thoroughly check by our Veterinarian more than once, sometimes three times, and will be up to date on all vaccinations and worming's before being placed in their new home. A binder with the puppy’s AKC registration papers, health records, pedigree, parent's health clearances and information on feeding, grooming, crate training and housebreaking will be in the binder. A sample of puppy food, a toy or small blanket with litter mates and mothers smell on it will accompany each puppy to their new home.
Picking your puppy: With each litter there is always a puppy that is more out going, more confident and more willing to play! There might be a puppy that is really mellow and just likes to lay around. A family with children may be looking for something a little different than an elderly person may be looking for. Most people like to look at the puppies and decide based on markings, but that really isn't a good indicator of character. I spend hours and hours getting to know each puppy and watching how they play with each other and with my children. I work very hard to help match each puppy with their new owner. Naturally though, you will decide which puppy fits you best. I start a wait list and puppies are picked in that order. A $500.00 non-refundable deposit will hold your puppy until it is old enough to go to it's new home. Our dogs are sold to loving pet homes ONLY. We love and care for them from the time they are born and want them to go to a home that will treat them the same. I encourage everyone to research the breed and the prices of puppies before contacting me. Cavaliers are expensive dogs, a good breeder has done a lot of researching of lines and many costly health tests to ensure the line they are breeding is a healthy one! And though it is a life, and not everything can be seen through health testing, I wouldn't breed if I had not done all I could do to feel confident in my dogs and the puppies we raise.
When placing therapy dogs, I want a puppy/dog that will be around for many years to help and provide love and support for a very long time. So a huge importance for me is the health of the breed. I don't like to show the puppies until they are 4 weeks old, they are still very fragile and it tends to stress the mother. I will e-mail pictures and update the photo gallery on the site. If there is a puppy you would like to see more of Contact me for more information and photos. At 6 weeks you can come and look at the puppies and place your deposit down on a Male or Female. The puppies will continue to develop a lot in the following weeks. At 6we eks old you can really see their characters and their build better. You will be able to pick your puppy up after I have taken them to the Veterinarian and they have had their final check up, which is around the 10 week mark. The exception to this is when a puppy is going to a therapy home. Sometimes that will effect the age the puppy is picked up.
People often ask about the difference between a male and female puppy. I don't feel there is a huge difference, I have found that the males tend to be a little more "lovey" and the females a bit more independent. Naturally it will vary from puppy to puppy. I do feel that people have the idea that the "girls are sweeter" I hear that a lot and I must say it is not true with this breed! It is hard to find a sweeter dog than a male cavalier. Once they have been neutered they usually don't lift their leg and I would be very surprised to hear that he would mark, that is a breeding thing. Our male, who is intact has NEVER marked in our house! He is my constant shadow and the sweetest most cuddly of all our dogs. If you are undecided please consider a male, they make wonderful companions. OVER 90 PERCENT OF THE THERAPY DOGS I PLACE ARE MALES!! Your life style might also be a factor in deciding. The males can be a bit bigger, by a couple pounds and a little sturdier built compared to the females, a good choice for a family with children. Again, it all depends on your preference and I am happy to talk with people about the differences or lack of differences to help you make the right choice for your lifestyle or family.
I ONLY FEED THE BEST quality puppy food to get the puppies off to a great start. You will find a link to dog food analysis on my links page. It is a great place to look at the different dog foods from a non bias site. I am currently feeding Canidae All Life stages and I have been very happy with the results (The "New puppy Checklist page will have the current foods we are feeding) This is what the puppies are eating now and they love it! I like to switch my dogs about every 6 months to keep their food interesting to them and help prevent food allergies. I will feed duck flavor for a while and then switch to Bison or Salmon. The puppy are started on one of the best, high quality kibbles and given a multi vitamin daily from the time they are 5 weeks old till you pick them up. There is a link on my puppy check list page where you can read more information about the vitamins I feed and it will tell you where you can purchase them if you would like.
When it come to choosing a dog food I know it can be overwhelming. I have spent quite a few years researching and trying different foods. I like grainless foods a lot better, they seem to eat less of the food because it is more nutrient dense as there is less fillers. I have found Canidae Pure Elements to be good healthy food, made right here in the USA, that my dogs really like and enjoy eating. This brand of food has a really good amount of meat and offer much better nutrition pound for pound or ounce for ounce, than many of the other foods. Canidae can often be found out Petco, Coastal Farm and Ranch, Amazon and higher end feed stores and specialty stores. I will also add a link on the Puppy check list page. I also like Merrick brand dog food, another very good choice for your puppy/adult dog.
We start working on potty training very young. Starting at 5 weeks their play pen is separated into two areas, a sleep/play area and a potty area. When they are old enough to eat puppy food, they eat and then immediately taken outside, weather permitting, and told to "potty" they catch on very fast! As they get older we follow the 5 minute rule, 5 minutes after feeding/ drinking they are taken outside to the same spot. Also upon waking after a nap I take them outside. I give them a treat right when I see them going potty, very quickly they associate the treat with going potty. I start ALL puppies on a potty system to give them a good jump start on potty training. I use the "Fresh Patch" grass and have been very happy with it and have been told by many people that their puppies are going potty outside right away! I work very hard to give them a jump start on potty training because I know this is the hardest part about bring a new puppy home. Each puppy will have had at least 3 weeks with the potty system before being placed.
I tell people to get a medium size kennel/crate before you pick up your puppy. I love this crate, it is a "grow with me" style and I find that it is a great option for puppies! I have had many different styles and this one is my favorite. I like the fact that you only have to buy ONE crate and it fits them through all the stages. Plus, the door opens from both sides which is really helpful!
I START THE CRATE TRAINING FOR YOU. I have found that crate training is welcomed by most puppies and they really enjoy having their own space. A puppy will not want to potty where it sleeps and will hold it as long as they can in a crate. If you leave the puppy out, it will just find a place to potty and then go somewhere else to sleep. The crate is an excellent way to keep your puppy on a schedule as well. I tell everyone to bring a crate if you would like at the 6 week visit. I will start putting the puppy in the crate starting at 5 weeks, adding time each day. By the time you pick up your puppy he or she will have been using the crate regularly for several weeks and know that it is a safe place. When you take your puppy home he will not be afraid to be in the crate, but will be use to it and welcome it as a safe place in a new environment. I start this process with ALL of my puppies.****
As a breeder, I am always here to help and answer any and all of your questions! My goal is to have you, the new owner and the puppy happy for a very long time. I offer a boarding service for every dog that is purchased from us and as every breeder should, I stand behind my dogs. If you are not happy then the puppy will not be happy! As I stated before, this is a hobby for me not a business! My dogs are right next to me all day, they live in our home and are with us all day. It is a big deal in our house when we have a litter and the whole family is involved in the care of the puppies. I do not work outside the home and my dogs/puppies receive constant attention from me and my children. I plan on breeding for many many years to come, it is something that brings great joy to me and my family.
If I can answer any questions please feel free to contact me