Cloverleaf K9 Connections

Dana M.

Breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Golden Retrievers

  • Cerro Gordo, NC

Meet the breeder

I'm Dana M., the breeder behind Cloverleaf K9 Connections located in Cerro Gordo, NC. I love being a breeder. It's so fulfilling to see the positive effect that a beloved, furry companion can have on its family. I prioritize the overall health and temperament of each of my puppies to ensure that they are loved and well cared for prior to joining their forever homes.

Q. & A. with Dana

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have always been invested in the well-being of animals. I wanted to give back to the breed by producing healthy pups and placing them into loving homes. The fulfillment of seeing new puppies born, watching them grow, and helping shape them and train them in preparation for their new forever homes is the most rewarding experience!

  • What makes your program special?

    I am very dedicated to what I do and what I aim to achieve as a breeder. I work with passion, heart, and integrity, and I truly want what's best for my dogs and puppies. 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 all aspects of my program. I look forward to connecting you with your next beloved companion!

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

    Our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies are chocolate. Golden Retriever puppies are light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Dana

Dana 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

Connect with Dana to learn more details about pricing.

“Please contact the breeder for pricing. The price includes the PA Puppy Lemon Law agreement with a 1 year genetic health extension from the breeder, AKC paperwork for registration, vaccinations commensurate to the age of the puppy at pick-up, deworming, and socialization. Price also includes a going home package. A deposit is required to hold a specific puppy for a potential owner. If the purchaser decides to terminate the purchase the deposit will be refunded less a $125.00 fee.”

Contract & health guarantee

Dana 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 Dana 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 Dana 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • 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
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Cerro Gordo, NC

4349 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Fayetteville Airport (Grannis Field)

4315 miles away

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More about Dana

  • Club memberships

    Dana is a member of Gordon Setter Club of America and Irish Setter Club of America.

  • Dana has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Dana was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Dana’s links

Dana is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Cloverleaf K9 Connections 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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Golden Retriever

Parent health testing

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Golden Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Cloverleaf K9 Connections 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.

  • 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.

  • Full Embark 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 Dana to bring home their puppies.

  • Maggie K.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

      • +7

    From the very beginning, our experience with Dana was nothing short of wonderful. She was always responsive, communicative, and willing to answer any question we had along the way. Her knowledge and passion for golden retrievers came through in every interaction, and it gave us complete confidence in the process of welcoming a new puppy into our family. When Bud had a wound from his collar, Dana’s compassionate care and attention were remarkable. She communicated to us immediately what happened. Now that Bud is part of our family, we can’t imagine life without him. He’s playful, gentle, and the perfect companion for our boys. Whether it’s snuggles at home, romps in the yard, or tagging along on bringing the boys to daycare or camp, he fits seamlessly into our lives. Dana gave Bud the best possible start, and it shines through every day in his temperament and sweet spirit. We’re beyond grateful that she entrusted us with him, and we look forward to all the love and adventures ahead with our golden boy.

    Femina R.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

      • +4

    Dana was so amazing to work with. She kept me posted about my puppy and was very polite to answer all my questions. We just love our puppy Brain! He is such a sweetheart and has been brought up so well by Dana. Very loving, extremely social. Thank you Dana for giving us our furever friend!!! ♥️

    Janice A.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    Dana has been so amazing since our first text to the day we picked up my new little puppy. She has been responsive, understanding, knowledgeable and willing to help in any way possible. And...my new little puppy, Winnie (Jadis) is so sweet, loveabIe and smart. Thank you so much for making our family complete.

  • Heather S.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    We had such a wonderful experience with Dana! From the very start, communication was clear and helpful, and when we came to pick up our puppy, everything was seamless. She had all of the information and paperwork ready for us, answered our questions, and made the process so easy. Our puppy has been an absolute pleasure. He is healthy, happy, and has the sweetest temperament. You can tell he came from a loving, well cared for environment. We couldn’t be happier and would highly recommend Dana to anyone looking for a quality breeder and a wonderful new family member!!

    Loranne J.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    Dana was so kind, informative and professional. She made sure we had everything we needed to make the process easy for our new family member Bella. She was so kind to prove a small blanket that had Bella’s mom sent on it. I definitely recommend Dana.

    Jaclyn C.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    Working with Dana and Good Dog has been the most amazing experience! I immediately was impressed with Dana’s responsiveness and knowledge. She clearly knew exactly what to do to raise socialized puppies in those most important 8 weeks! She shared a video of how she interacts with the puppies, litter box trains them, introduces them to stimulus and creates confident little pups! She worked with me to surprise my daughter as we traveled from Maine to PA to pick up Edmund just after Christmas. Everything was perfect! The puppy package was so well organized with everything we needed (food, microchip info, Trupanion info, blanket with mom smell, toys and even a special book for my daughter Narnia which all the pups were named after!) It is clear that Dana and her husband are so invested in this and are doing it the right way! Can’t recommend Cloverleaf Connections enough!

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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