Ali-Mae Cavaliers

Kelly W.

Certified Breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

  • Louisville, KY
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Ali-Mae Cavaliers located in Louisville, KY. We breed for excellence according to the AKC standard. Occasionally, we have puppies and adults available whose destiny is not the show ring, but as a beautiful pampered pet in your home. Our high standards include health and genetic testing, as well as great temperaments and gorgeous conformation.

Q. & A. with Kelly

  • Why did you start breeding?

    In 1997, I started showing and breeding Pomeranians, and became a member of the national parent club. Unfortunately, I was unhappy with the direction the breed was going, and decided to switch to Japanese Chin. I became a member of the Chin national parent club, and finished my last Chin's AKC championship while I was 6 months pregnant! I soon realized that I needed to find a breed that was more family-friendly, and my extensive search resulted in the purchase of my first Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in 2016.

  • What makes your program special?

    Perfection is always my goal with an intense study of pedigrees before any breeding takes place. The focus of my breeding program is not only to improve the health of the breed, but to also produce the next great show dog making its stamp in the show ring as well as the whelping box. I breed first to have something that will win in the show ring, unlike backyard breeders.

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

    Our puppies include blenheim, ruby, tri-color, and 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 Kelly

Kelly has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $3,243.32 - $5,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Companion/pet puppies are $3,743.32 on a spay/neuter contract. Show/breeding prospects start at $5,900. Price reflects fee to advertise on this platform. A $500 deposit is required to reserve your puppy. If you request a longer hold time, we will require half the purchase price as a deposit and possible boarding charges.”

Contract & health guarantee

Kelly 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 Kelly 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 Kelly 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
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • Food & treats
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

  • Meet in Louisville, KY

    4410 miles away · Kelly's location

  • Flexible meeting point

    Kelly can meet at a location that works for both of you

  • Meet at CVG airport

    4351 miles away near Cincinnati/Covington, KY

  • Meet at Lexington, KY airport

    4393 miles away

  • Meet at SDF airport

    4434 miles away near Louisville, KY

Puppy transport options

Kelly offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.

More about Kelly

  • Club memberships

    Kelly is a member of Blue Ridge Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club.

  • Kelly has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Kelly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

Kelly is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Ali-Mae Cavaliers 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

Ali-Mae Cavaliers 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.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • 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.

  • Dry Eye Curly Coat Syndrome (CKSID), Episodic Falling Syndrome (EFS), DNA Disease Panel

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

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

  • JD

    Joan D.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2024

    We had a wonderful experience adopting Desi from Kelly. Kelly responded quickly to questions, provided regular updates, photos and videos until adoption day, and brought Desi to the Louisville airport to make pickup easy. She even made a baby book for us with Desi's baby pictures, health records and genealogy and brought a bag of gifts (blanket, dog food, toy & other goodies) to the airport. Desi is such a sweet, fun little boy, and he has quickly become best friends with our Lhasa Apso, Lucy! We are so happy to have Desi in our lives and are grateful to Kelly for this wonderful pup!

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.