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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to place a deposit to reserve a puppy? 

Yes. Once we know we have a puppy for you, we require a refundable $500 deposit.​​​

When can I meet my puppy?

We allow visits once a puppy has been matched to you and have had a parvo/distemper vaccine, which will depend on nomograph results. We set aside time for you to play with your puppy, get to know us, and answer any questions you might have. 

Can I meet the parents? 

YES!! We would love for you to meet the mama of your future puppy. However, I usually do not own the studs, and they may live far away and even in different states. 

How does your waitlist work? 

I always have the option to pick 1st as my goal in breeding is to improve the next generation.  

After getting to know you and your family and your needs and wants, and your preferences in gender/color too, I will help match the right puppy to you when the litter is between 8-10 weeks old. Puppies that show promise for performance sports are matched to suitable homes first. However, depending on what you are wanting, being towards the top of the waitlist is not a guarantee of a puppy. If you are adamant about only having a specific gender or color and there is not a puppy available that would suit what you’re wanting, you will need to wait for the next litter. I highly encourage you to keep an open mind when deciding what color or gender you want, as you may pass up a wonderful puppy that would otherwise be a great fit.

When can I bring my puppy home?  

Puppies are ready to be picked up by their new owners no earlier 12 weeks of age, by appointment.

What kind of food has my puppy been eating? 

We feed species appropriate Whole Foods raw diets from Allprovide. You will need to purchase the same food before you bring your puppy home. If you choose not to continue feeding the same food to your new puppy, you will need to gradually switch over to your preferred brand.

Do you health check your breeding dogs? 

YES!! ALL of our adults are DNA and OFA tested and most have MRI's before breeding to check for syringomyelia. They are also DNA profiled with AKC.

Do Cavaliers have common health problems? 

Yes, as with all breeds, cavaliers do have some breed specific health issues. Please be sure you are fully aware of the health problems that Cavaliers can have. While I am knowledgeable about them, I would much prefer for you to use the links below to get a more in-depth explanation of the common health issues Cavaliers can face.  

Heart: Heart | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club (ckcsc.org) 

Eyes: Eyes | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club (ckcsc.org)

Patella Luxation: Pateller Luxation | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club (ckcsc.org)

Hip Dysplasia: Hip Dysplasia | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club (ckcsc.org)

Syringomyelia: Syringomyelia | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club (ckcsc.org)

Will you take the puppy back if I can no longer keep it?   

Yes!!! We require our puppies to be returned if buyer can no longer keep them for any reason, at any poin`t in the puppy’s lifetime.  

    

How do you socialize your puppies?  

Our puppies are raised with the puppy culture protocol. They are exposed to different sites, sounds, textures, and smells at the right age and are also taken on frequent but short car rides. Puppy Culture is a comprehensive, organized program for breeders to follow during the first weeks of a puppy’s life. The first 12 weeks of a puppy’s life are incredibly important. This is an almost magical time when a breeder has the power to change the outcome of a puppy’s life by what we choose to teach him. By doing just the right things at just the right time, we can give your puppy the best start possible.

  

Will the puppies be checked by a veterinarian before they leave?

Absolutely. Our puppies visit the vet at 8 weeks for their first wellness exam and to be microchipped. Before they leave, they go back to the vet for another thorough wellness exam. The age of which they get their parvo/distemper vaccine will depend on their mother's nomograph results. 

Will my puppy be AKC-registered? 

Yes. All of our puppies will be registered with limited/restricted AKC and CKCSC, USA registration upon pickup.  

 

Will my puppy be microchipped?  

Yes! All our puppies will be microchipped with AKC Reunite. Microchip registration will be completed at the time of pick up.  

  

What all is included with your puppies? 

All of our puppies go home with AKC/CKCSC, USA registration, 30 days of Trupanion pet insurance, contract with health warranty, parvo/distemper vaccine, deworming, microchip, a thorough vet exam, introduction to potty and crate training, a puppy goodie bag, and lifetime breeder support. 

Do you breed chocolate or merle cavaliers?

 No, we do not.  We only breed the 4 naturally occurring standard colors which are Tri, Blenheim, Ruby, and Black & Tan.

Where are you located? 

We're in Victoria, Texas, a couple of hours south of Houston. If you are close enough to drive to visit once the pups are old enough to have visitors GREAT!! But if you are not, when it's time for your pup to head home, you can fly or drive in the night before, stay in a hotel, then pick up your pup in the morning and drive or fly back with him/her on a direct flight, IN CABIN only.  

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