Diamond Cavaliers

Kathy

Breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

  • Temecula, CA
  • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm Kathy, the breeder behind Diamond Cavaliers located in Temecula, CA. I was a vet tech for 14 years in small animal medicine. I understand the responsibility that comes with breeding. I breed healthy, well socialized Cavaliers with European import bloodlines. I show my dogs & seek to better the breed with each litter I produce. Pups have vet exam/mostly potty trained.

Q. & A. with Kathy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I bred world champion horses for many years before breeding Cavaliers, and have been breeding cavaliers for over 16 years. understanding conformation (how the animal is put together) is extremely important in pairing successful breeding's and avoiding locomotion issues.

  • What makes your program special?

    I have a veterinary background, multi species breeding background (World Champion horses and Grand Champion and Champion cavaliers). Breeding is an art, a science and requires understanding of disease and veterinary concepts, so my many years of veterinary technician experience is very useful in what i do.

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

    Our puppies include blenheim, ruby, black and tan, and tri-color. 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 Kathy

Kathy 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Kathy partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“I like to evaluate personalities and match energy level for the correct situation and what the family is looking for. temperament is easy in the cavalier, they are ALL loving, sweet, gentle, and great dogs! There are only a few slight differences with energy level and introvert/extrovert/in-between, we can discuss and match the right pup to the right family, although of course the ultimate choice is yours!”

Price

Puppy prices include a $750 non-refundable deposit and $3,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“price includes one year health guarantee, first two vaccines, deworming, and a puppy pack that includes toys, treats, food and blanket that smells like mom! $750 deposit decures your puppy. One year health guarantee against anything genetic and I am here for the life of your dog, I love to keep in touch!”

Contract & health guarantee

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

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Temecula, CA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at San Diego Airport

Meet in Las Vegas, NV

More about Kathy

  • Club memberships

    Kathy is a member of Cavaliers of the West, CKCSC , and San Diego Cavalier Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Blue Ribbon Breeder , CHIC Certified, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), Royal Canin Crown Breeder, American Kennel Club Canine College, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Kathy has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years

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

Kathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Diamond Cavaliers 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 dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Diamond Cavaliers 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 (Preliminary)

    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.

  • Episodic Falling Syndrome (EFS), DNA Disease Panel, 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 Kathy to bring home their puppies.

  • Bexar T.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    Kathy at Diamond Cavaliers has been absolutely wonderful! We purchased our Cavalier puppy, Scout (Paris), from her, and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. From the beginning, Kathy was helpful, communicative, and clearly passionate about her dogs and the homes they go to. Scout has been an absolute joy, and it’s obvious that she was given a wonderful start before coming home with us. Everything has gone smoothly, and we’ve had such a positive experience from start to finish. We are so grateful to Kathy for our sweet girl and would absolutely recommend Diamond Cavaliers to anyone looking for a Cavalier. ❤️🐾 Scout has truly been the perfect addition to our family!

    Paul -.

    Verified owner · July 2026

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    Working with Kathy at Diamond Cavaliers was one of the best experiences we’ve had as dog owners. From the very first inquiry, she was warm, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed. She took the time to understand our family, our lifestyle, and exactly what we were looking for in a puppy. You can tell Kathy truly loves her pups and is committed to producing happy, healthy companions. We couldn’t be more grateful to have found her!

  • Selena G.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Kathy! From our very first inquiry, she was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. We shared an overview of our lifestyle and schedule, and she took the time to answer all of our questions and reassure us that this breed - and our sweet Mabel - would be a wonderful fit for our family. What has meant the most to us is that Kathy’s care didn’t end when we brought Mabel home. She has continued to check in, see how Mabel is doing, and be available whenever we have questions. It’s clear how much she loves her puppies and how committed she is to raising healthy, happy, and well cared for dogs. We feel incredibly lucky to have found Kathy and to have welcomed Mabel into our lives. We are so grateful for the care, guidance, and confidence she gave us throughout the process, and we’re excited for this lifetime of memories with our girl.

    Nicholas S.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Kathy was absolutely amazing to work with! She was incredibly responsive, supportive, and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. You can truly tell how much love and care she puts into her dogs and how deeply she cares about the breed. She stayed in touch and sent me regular updates, which made everything so smooth and exciting. I couldn't be happier with my sweet puppy!

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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.