Cavakennels.pnw

Diane S.

Breeder of Cavapoos

  • Ferndale, WA
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Meet the breeder

I'm Diane S., the breeder behind Cavakennels.pnw located in Ferndale, WA. We are a PNW small family breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Cavapoos. How did it all start? We were looking for a dog for our kids to have and fell in love with the Cavapoo breed. They are smart, not big, and hypo-allergenic. After no success of finding one locally we decided to do a lot of researching and got ourselves beautiful Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and a Minnie Poodle to produce Cavapoos. Now we have the whole family involved, including the kiddos. Our dogs have become part of our lives-literally from when we (or the dogs) wake up to when we go to bed. It's a labor of love.

Q. & A. with Diane

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We got into breeding because we got scammed while trying to find a companion dog for our son. We couldn't find a cavapoo and upon researching we found our mom and dad. We had to travel to two different states in order to find the right parents.

  • What makes your program special?

    We are unique in the fact that we are only limited to one parent and one mom dog. Our puppies and parents stay on site 24/7. Puppies get plenty of socialization and early training.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Our puppies are apricot. 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 Diane

Diane 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.

Diane partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape.

“We take great care in placing each puppy in the right family. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes a health certificate, vaccinations, vet exam, puppy toys, blanket, socialization with other dogs and people.”

Contract & health guarantee

Diane 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 Diane 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 Diane directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Ferndale, WA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport

Flexible meeting point

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

More about Diane

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

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

  • Diane’s links

Diane is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Cavakennels.pnw 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

All breeds

Cavapoo

Poodle

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Cavakennels.pnw 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 Cavapoos.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    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 (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.

Verified owner stories

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

  • Amy K.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    Diane was awesome: excellent communication and so helpful. I got to FaceTime with Archie as he played with her kids- it was obvious he was well-loved and socialized from the start, I was sold! Archie is such a good boy and so smart already! He gets along wonderfully with my other dog, a Wheaten terrier. Diane sends her puppies to their forever homes with thoughtful bags of supplies like toys, food, treats, and a helpful little manual complete with vet records. I highly recommend Cavakennels.pnw to anyone looking for a pup.

    Lisa B.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    I’m extremely happy with my puppy and my experience with working with Diane was awesome. Diane communicated with me every step of the way, answering all my questions with patience. I was very nervous about using an app to find my puppy-with all the scams. Needless to say my worries were dismissed-the process was easy and smooth. I received pictures, videos, updates, puppy information, vet report, and a full puppy goodie bag. I would recommend Cavakennels to anyone looking for a pet. My girl Skyy is the cutest smartest mighty pup and I’m so in love with her.

    Meghan P.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Diane was very easy to work with. From the first message she answered all of my questions and was responsive through the entire process. Our puppy acclimated very well on her first day and she was sent home with an amazing care package. She’s such a great addition to our family and steals everyone’s heart!

  • Allison R.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Diane was wonderful to talk and work with while finding our new puppy. She was responsive, helpful with details and information as we’re getting to know the Cavapoo breed. We received photos, videos and FaceTimes about our puppy all along the way. Our puppy came from a loving home and we were setup for success the moment we brought her home! Diane set us up with food, treats, and a packet of information all while still being available to us once we got her home. :) Thank you so much, Diane! We love our Lainey girl!

    Maria R.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Diane was great to work with in finding my puppy. She communicated well and quickly which made me feel like her puppies would be well cared for. She answered all of my questions and kept me well informed on the progress of my puppy. I’m so happy to have found Diane and my new puppy Matilda!

    Lindsay F.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Diane was so helpful during the adoption, you can tell they really care about their puppies and their forever homes. At day of drop off, Diane took such care to talk with us about next steps and provided us with a bunch of treats and helpful information. Our puppy is an absolute joy and I appreciate the care Diane and her family put into her transition to us!

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