BRAVE HEART ❤️

Laura Tsekhmister E.

Breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

  • Bonney Lake, WA
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Laura Tsekhmister E., the breeder behind BRAVE HEART ❤️ located in Bonney Lake, WA. With great joy, we want to share that our kennel is no longer named House of Happy Cavaliers, but Brave Heart! We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this change. Moving forward, this is the name under which we want to grow and develop our kennel.

Q. & A. with Laura Tsekhmister

  • Why did you start breeding?

    For me, breeding and showing has always been rooted in deep expertise. I have continuously expanded my education through specialized seminars focusing on canine reproduction, preservation breeding, and structure/ conformation. My passion for understanding the science behind the perfect dog is what naturally led me into purposeful breeding.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our kennel reflects resilience and deep dedication. Bringing over a decade of European expertise to the US, we focus on breeding healthy, structurally sound, and beautiful dogs with exceptional, sweet temperaments. Every puppy leaves for their new home fully vaccinated, vet-checked, microchipped, and with a contract requiring sterilization.

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

    Our puppies include blenheim and tri-color. 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 Laura Tsekhmister

Laura Tsekhmister 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, Laura Tsekhmister partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $3,000 - $5,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

Contract & health guarantee

Laura Tsekhmister 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 Laura Tsekhmister 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 Laura Tsekhmister 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
      • 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
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Bonney Lake, WA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport

Meet in SeaTac, WA

More about Laura Tsekhmister

  • Club memberships

    Laura Tsekhmister is a member of AKC .

  • Laura Tsekhmister has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

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

  • Laura Tsekhmister’s links

Laura Tsekhmister is a trusted Good Dog breeder

BRAVE HEART ❤️ 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

BRAVE HEART ❤️ 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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • 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.

  • Episodic Falling Syndrome (EFS), Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Muscular Dystrophy (CKCS-MD), Dry Eye Curly Coat Syndrome (CKSID)

    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 Laura Tsekhmister to bring home their puppies.

  • Jen G.

    Verified owner · July 2026

      • +6

    Laura was wonderful! From when I first inquired to now, she is so responsive and helpful. Our puppy is home with us now and I’m able to reach out to her with any questions I have and she still replies quickly. Our puppy came to us with great health, first vaccinations and microchip already done. Our baby is so cute and has the best temperament already. He’s very playful and so so sweet. You can tell Laura and Eugene care deeply about the breed and that it’s important to raise healthy strong puppies. Our house will always have cavaliers in it and I’m so glad I’ve found Laura, we will absolutely go through them again in the future.

    Rachel H.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    We had a great experience picking up the newest little member of our family. She is sweet, affectionate, and healthy. Couldn’t have asked for a better breeder. We may be back for another puppy in a couple of years lol

    Vanessa M.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    It was our 1st pure bred pup reservation experience and Laura and Eugene made it wonderful. Great communication and updates until Roxie was ready to come home and after. Love our girl. Highly recommend Laura for an exemplary CKC experience.

  • Anna B.

    Verified owner · May 2026

      • +4

    We’ve had our little guy, Clydesdale for almost a month now. He’s such a such a happy, charismatic and smart little puppy. We were able to meet Clyde before we decided on him and everything was as clean and professional as you could hope for. Laura and Eugene are 10/10. They answered every question we had, helped us learn more about the breed and continue to be in contact with us if need be. Which has proven very helpful! It was so clear that they really care about their dogs and are so knowledgeable about Cavaliers. The care package they sent us home with was not only generous but had incredibly detailed notes for his transitions and medical history. Everything they have done has made us more confident in raising our new little guy! Highly recommend!

    Hsu-Hang K.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    We had a wonderful experience working with House of Happy Cavaliers. Their knowledge of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels is truly impressive, and throughout the entire process they provided us with many helpful and practical suggestions. They were always patient and very responsive to our questions, which made us feel supported and confident as first-time puppy parents. It’s clear that they take excellent care of their dogs—our puppy came to us healthy, well-socialized, and already with some basic potty training. We also really appreciated all the thoughtful items and guidance they provided when we brought our puppy home. During the handoff, they took the time to patiently walk us through everything and answer all our questions in detail. Even after we brought our puppy home, they continued to check in on us and offer helpful advice, which shows how much they truly care. We are very grateful for the love and dedication they put into raising these puppies, and for giving us such a wonderful and memorable experience as we welcomed a new member into our family.

    Dana H.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    I have had my puppy for just over 2 weeks and it was the best decision ever! Everything was so seamless and Hugo is the perfect addition to my family. Laura was so kind and gave me lots of information. I can’t thank her enough for bringing Hugo into my life.

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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.