Cavalier Darlings of Wine County
Meet the breeder
I'm Michelle D., the breeder behind Cavalier Darlings of Wine County located in Temecula, CA. I'm a home-based breeder dedicated to bringing healthy, beautiful Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies into the homes and hearts of their forever families. My priority is to ensure the health and well-being of all my dogs from birth until they leave with their forever family and beyond. I am passionate about my program and look forward to connecting with you!
Q. & A. with Michelle
Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to do my part to better the breed. My breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel while placing an emphasis on producing puppies of superior health and beauty.What makes your program special?
My commitment is to provide you with a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience; and that includes always having responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming my puppies. I strive for quality before quantity and my puppies are placed into loving homes that I have reviewed carefully. Rest assured, this is where amazing temperament, intelligence, and beauty meet!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Michelle
Michelle 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $2,700 - $4,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the guarantee, AKC paperwork, first round of vaccinations, deworming and puppy socialization. Upon approval, your deposit will insure a place on our Puppy Forever Home list. Deposit will be used towards the purchase price of your puppy. Sorry, NO refunds due to you not moving forward.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michelle 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 Michelle 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 Michelle 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michelle.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Temecula, CA
5780 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Ontario Airport
5761 miles away
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More about Michelle
Michelle has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Michelle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Michelle is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cavalier Darlings of Wine County 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Cavalier Darlings of Wine County 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.
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.
