Above All Else Love

Adrienne R.

Breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

  • Simi Valley, CA
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Adrienne R., the breeder behind Above All Else Love located in Simi Valley, CA. This elegant and regal look is closest to the original toy spaniels of royalty. They are the rarest and one of only four recognized colors. Black and tan is definitely the most distinctive. My son with Down Syndrome and I mainly handle the enrichment of our puppies. We offer beautiful, loving, smart, cuddly, lap dogs that fit right into your family. Our dogs make great therapy dogs. Inside dogs are part of our family, nurtured and held often. We work hard to expose puppies to as many of the "100 things in 100 days" as we can prior to sending puppies to their forever homes. Not only are the parent's health tested but the puppies are seen by a vet, given shots, dewormer and microchipped with a lifetime paid membership. Both parents are AKC registered. I provide a health guarantee for the puppies I sell. I provide a written bill of sale detailing my responsibilities.

Q. & A. with Adrienne

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We first started breeding as a passion for the breed then realized how much joy and confidence it instilled in my son with special needs. He lights up with every step of the process. He learns so much from being included in all the inner workings. It gives him a skill he couldn't gain elsewhere.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our puppies are in the main living space of our busy home so they are exposed to many of the first "100 things" on a regular basis. Our puppies come from good stock and we spare nothing to keep them healthy both physically and emotionally.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Adrienne

Adrienne has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Adrienne partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take care to be certain that buyers are a perfect fit for our puppies. You might be the next lucky owner”

Price

Puppy prices include a $2,500 non-refundable deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes Deworming, vaccinations, well check, Microchipping with a lifetime membership with AKC Reunite service and contracts. Non-refundable deposit for any reason other than health.”

Contract & health guarantee

Adrienne may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Adrienne offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Adrienne directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Adrienne.

Breeder's location

Meet in Simi Valley, CA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Hollywood Burbank Airport

More about Adrienne

  • Adrienne has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Adrienne was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Adrienne’s links

Adrienne is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Above All Else Love meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Above All Else Love reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Adrienne to bring home their puppies.

  • Rachel N.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    We had an absolutely wonderful experience getting our new puppy, Spring, from Adrienne! From the very beginning, she was incredibly accommodating, patient, and always willing to answer our many questions. It was clear how much love and care she puts into raising her puppies. All of the puppies were healthy, happy, well-socialized, and obviously very well cared for. Since bringing Spring home, she has exceeded all of our expectations. She is incredibly sweet, confident, and has taken to both potty training and crate training with remarkable ease—a true testament to the foundation Adrienne gave her before she came home. One thing that really stood out was how wonderful Adrienne was with our family. We brought our children to pick up Spring, and she took the time to teach them how to properly hold a puppy while sitting down, explained why those safety practices are important, and emphasized the value of starting training early. It wasn’t just about sending us home with a puppy—it was about setting our whole family up for success. We truly couldn’t be happier with our experience. Adrienne’s knowledge, professionalism, and genuine love for her dogs shine through in everything she does. We are so grateful for our beautiful new fur baby and would highly recommend Adrienne to anyone looking for a healthy, well-raised puppy. Thank you for bringing Spring into our lives—we absolutely adore her!

    Cheryl H.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Adrienne is a caring breeder. She welcomed us as we made our decision to find the perfect puppy, one who had the personality we needed. Our little guy is exceeding our expectations and we know he is special. No doubt those early weeks with Adrienne, her family and the other dogs, shaped this puppy. We feel so fortunate to have found Adrienne through the good dog app and found the perfect dog.

    Amy F.

    Verified owner · June 2024

    Working with Adrianne was by the far the easiest experience I could have imagined. She made herself available to each and every silly question I could possibly come up! This was my first time working with a breeder after losing my King Charles in 2011. We definitely had A LOT of question. Charlie was PERFECT. He fit our every expectation and more. Asking a 5 month dog to be potty trained should be asking the impossible. With Adrienne and her family… it’s NOT. We’ve had him close to a month now and not a SINGLE accident. He gives us a little whine to tell us he has to go potty and then we take him out. He cuddles like a dream, day and night and crates when I’m not home. Please.. get you dream dog from Adrienne! 🐶😍👑

  • Abby M.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Adrienne was super helpful during the whole process! She made sure I was well prepared and had everything I needed to become a dog mom!

    John B.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    Adrienne was responsive and kind. Very helpful also. I had been scammed with a fake breeder before I found Adrienne and very soon after contacting her, we did a video chat and she showed me the puppy. The process was detailed, thorough and quick. I saw Kobe's (name I chose) parents and siblings. Only reason it took me so long to write a review is that I've been so busy with this puppy! Will definitely contact Adrienne again once Kobe is a bit older for another Cavalier.

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    Tisha A.

    Verified owner · June 2024

    After being scammed off FB, Adrienne was very understanding and gave me lots of information about my new puppy. Kobie is better than we expected with being crate trained and on a schedule. Thank you for the great service and puppy.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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