Happy Tails Kennel

Marcia C.

Breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

  • Oroville, CA
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Marcia C., the breeder behind Happy Tails Kennel located in Oroville, CA. I am a retired sensory processing teacher. After retiring, I missed working with children. I transitioned to raising puppies. I use the same calming and centered tools on the puppies that I used for children. This creates calm, loving family dogs.

Q. & A. with Marcia

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My husband has PTSD so we looked for a comfort pet for him. We found cavaliers and fell in love. Now I want to help others with PTSD discover their forever friend.

  • What makes your program special?

    As a sensory processing expert, I provide the tools to get these pups to the top of the pack. They receive sensory massages throughout the day. We practice desensitizing creating calm personalities. Our goal is to create pups that are so special, they will become a member of your family.

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

    Our puppies include blenheim, ruby, 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 Marcia

Marcia 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, Marcia partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take great pride in placing each pup with the best possible home. These pups are trained comfort pets and should be treated as part of the family. Cavalier’s as a breed, do not like to be left home alone for long periods of time. They make excellent companions and are quite friendly in general. Despite their similarities as a breed, each pup has a unique personality. Some are very active, some are quiet and chill, and some are true lap dogs! I have one of each! 😊 ”

Price

Puppy prices include between $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“$500 deposit to reserve puppy and $2500 on pick up.”

Contract & health guarantee

Marcia 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 Marcia 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 Marcia 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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Oroville, CA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Sacramento Airport

Meet in Chico, CA

More about Marcia

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit.

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

    Marcia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Marcia is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Happy Tails Kennel 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

Good level

Happy Tails Kennel 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 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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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 Marcia to bring home their puppies.

  • Chelsea A.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    We had the absolute best experience with Marcia from start to finish. She answered every single question I had (and I had a lot!) with patience and honesty. They truly care about their dogs and making sure each puppy goes to the right home. They helped guide us in choosing the perfect puppy for our family, and we couldn’t be happier. The entire process was smooth, transparent, and professional. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a healthy, well-loved puppy!

  • Jamie S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    It was a pleasure to work with Marcia. She was quick to respond, provided plenty of updates, and was willing to meet in the middle for pickup. Velvet has been a great dog so far, and you can tell that Marcia handled the puppies a lot — no issues touching paws, brushing teeth, crating, etc. Also, Embark results back up healthy Cavs. We would’ve taken another one home if we could — so cute. 🐶 🧡

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