Coolcreek Pets

Velma S.

Breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

  • Marcellus, MI
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Meet the breeder

I'm Velma S., the breeder behind Coolcreek Pets located in Marcellus, MI. We are a small breeding program focusing on health and temperament. Our main focus is providing happy, healthy, and well socialized puppies that will be amazing family dogs/companions/and therapy & emotional support dogs. We are dedicated to maintaining responsible breeding practices. We do all that we can to make sure our pups get the best care and go to the best homes! We look forward to working with you! Velma Slabaugh & family.

Q. & A. with Velma

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Our children really wanted a dog and my brother recommended a Cavalier. We fell in love with her and decided we wanted to share this amazing breed with other families! That was 2013 and we are still providing healthy puppies for you!

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

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

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Velma

Velma 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 $1,700 - $1,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This includes AKC registration papers (Full AKC is $400 more), a one-year genetic health guarantee/buyers' agreement, parents' health documents and pedigrees, a vet exam, deworming, vaccinations, Purina Pro Plan puppy pack, and a blanket and toy with familiar scents. . The deposit goes towards the total price. A deposit is nonrefundable, but can be transferred to another puppy or future litter if discussed.”

Contract & health guarantee

Velma 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 Velma 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 Velma 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Food & treats
      • Toys

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Marcellus, MI

4252 miles away

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More about Velma

  • Club memberships

    Velma is a member of MICAW.

  • Velma has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

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

  • Velma’s links

Velma is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Coolcreek Pets 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

Coolcreek Pets 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.

  • 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.

  • Orivet Genetics, Full Breed Profile, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Episodic Falling Syndrome (EFS), 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 Velma to bring home their puppies.

  • Kylee R.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Getting Marshal aka Moose was a great experience! He's the biggest cuddle bug and loves spending time with the family. He also loves his big sister and loves cuddling with her. He's a great walking companion and over just a great pup! We had a great experience getting him and we appreciate how flexible Coolcreek Pets were with meeting up! Moose is almost 1 year old we are excited to see how he keeps growing and maturing.

    Lisa S.

    Verified owner · May 2025

      • +4

    It was a complete pleasure working with Velma. Our puppy was very obviously socialized and had a good start on training. He is very sweet and playful. We drove 5 hours each way to pick him up and would do it again to work with Velma and her family. Thank you Velma for our sweet puppy.

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    Mark B.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    Very well, loved the interaction with the children

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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.