Chocolate Cavalier

Samantha N.

Breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

  • Sugarcreek, OH
  • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm Samantha N., the breeder behind Chocolate Cavalier located in Sugarcreek, OH. At Chocolate Cavalier, we specialize in breeding genetically clear and socially adept King Charles Spaniels. Our focus is on raising happy, healthy puppies that are well-socialized with children and other dogs. With over 40 years of experience, our team excels in both parent and puppy care.

Q. & A. with Samantha

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Samantha's lifelong love for dogs began in childhood, where she amazed others by training her dog with remarkable skill. This passion led her to specialize in raising, training, and showing Bernese Mountain Dogs. Three years ago, she was drawn to Chocolate Cavaliers, sparking her interest in canine genetics and responsible breeding to improve their health.

  • What makes your program special?

    Samantha's breeding program is remarkable for her knowledge in dog genetics and training. With years of experience, she knows genetics well and is great at training dogs. Samantha cares deeply about making the breed healthier and happier. Samantha's dedication and skills aim to make Chocolate Cavaliers' lines better, ensuring each puppy shows her care and hard work.

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

    Our puppies include blenheim, ruby, black and white, tri-color, black and tan, and chocolate. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Samantha

Samantha 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 $1,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes a 2 year health guarantee, AKC registrations, the first rounds of vaccinations & deworming, and puppy socialization. Non-Refundable, but can be changed to another available puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Samantha 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 Samantha 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 Samantha 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
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats
      • Toys

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Sugarcreek, OH

4165 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Philadelphia Airport

3941 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

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

More about Samantha

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

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

  • Samantha’s links

Samantha is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Chocolate Cavalier 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

Great level

Chocolate Cavalier 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 (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.

  • 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 Samantha to bring home their puppies.

  • Amy P.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    My experience with Samantha was a positive one. She answered all of my questions, and we love our new puppy!

    Gal Y.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    Chocolate Cavalier was absolutely wonderful to work with! They were incredibly responsive, friendly, and helpful throughout the entire process. I couldn’t be happier with my new puppy! He arrived healthy, happy, and full of personality. I’m so grateful for the care and attention they put into raising him, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a Cavalier King Charles :) thank you Samantha and team!

    Vince F.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2025

    Everything went fine with Chocolate Cavalier. It was a very positive experience working with Samantha. Our puppy is in good health and made the trip to Va. with ease. She checked out fine with our vet. If I were ever decide to get another puppy, I would go through Good Dog. I know there are a lot of scammers out there, so their process made me feel comfortable about my purchase.

  • Alyson H.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Samantha was very quick to respond and has remained so today, and we have now had Charlie for over a month! She seems very knowledgeable about the breed and caring for dogs in general.

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    brad k.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2025

    My wife and I were considering adopting a Cavalier puppy and a friend recommended we look at Gooddog.com and that is how we found Samantha from Chocolate Cavalier. We looked at other breeders on Gooddog but Samantha was one of the few breeders (within driving distance for us) that included the parents’ health information. While we were considering adopting Cavalier, we also saw she had Cavapoo puppies available. We arranged a phone meeting so we could ask questions and find out some of the differences in temperament between the 2 breeds. It was a tough decision between the two breeds but we ultimately decided on a Cavapoo. Samantha was helpful in providing lodging recommendations for us since it was a 5 hour drive for us each way. We met 2 of the cavapoo’s (Chai and Cider) and while it was a tough decision we chose Cider, now renamed to Chakotay. He is a wonderful puppy and a quick learner. Samantha was very helpful during the adoption process and also answering our questions after the adoption process. We are considering a 2nd Cavapoo down the road and we will definitely adopt from Samantha again.

    Nadya L.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2025

    We are so pleased and couldn’t be more happier with our new baby boy Louie ( former Taffy ) . The transition into our family was very smooth and seamless. He is the sweetest dog ever ❤️🥰!!! Louie is very smart , healthy and easy trainable as he wants to please us 24/7 We are so thankful and so happy with him 🙏 Thank you , Samantha for being so helpful, responsive and doing such a great job raising Louie . He is a gem!!! We are highly recommend Samantha and her beautiful pups for future pet parents. Thank you 🙏 so much !!!

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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.

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