Heart of a Cavalier

Malissa K.

Breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

  • Orrville, OH
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Malissa K., the breeder behind Heart of a Cavalier located in Orrville, OH. I am a loving breeder who raises each puppy in a nurturing environment, focusing on health, temperament, and socialization. I am dedicated to ensuring every puppy finds a perfect home, I provide guidance to new owners for a smooth transition and a happy, well-adjusted companion.

Q. & A. with Malissa

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My goal wasn’t just to create beautiful puppies but to pass on the same affectionate, loving nature that Alamea and Yuki have. I began breeding with a focus on temperament, ensuring that every puppy would grow up to be a sweet, loyal companion, just like their parents and it’s an honor to share that joy with others, one sweet puppy at a time.

  • What makes your program special?

    Love. So much love. Care. Socialization with people of all ages, and other dogs in the home. All of my puppies are treated like they are my own babies and live in my home, because they are my family. They are health checked before they leave and fed the highest quality diet. Because of this, I guarantee the sweetest most cuddly and healthy puppy.

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

    Our puppies include blenheim and ruby. 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 Malissa

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

“Our puppies are raised as part of our family, so finding the right homes for them is incredibly important to us. We believe every puppy deserves a loving, safe, and committed family where they will be treated as a lifelong companion. Rather than choosing purely on a first-come basis, we take time to learn about each potential family and their lifestyle. Whenever possible, we like to speak with prospective families to ensure the puppy’s personality and needs are a good match for their home. Cavaliers are affectionate companion dogs who thrive on love, attention, and being close to their people, so we look for homes where they will truly be part of the family. We consider things such as household lifestyle, activity level, experience with dogs, and the environment the puppy will be living in. Our goal is to help guide families toward the puppy whose temperament will best suit them. We also encourage ongoing communication and are always happy to answer questions before and after adoption. Once you welcome one of our puppies into your home, you become part of our extended puppy family.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $400 non-refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes the guarantee, CKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, puppy socialization, health check from a vet and blanky. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color, sex, or size. Includes registration and microchip.”

Contract & health guarantee

Malissa 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 Malissa 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 Malissa 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
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Orrville, OH

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Akron-Canton Airport

Meet in Cleveland, OH

More about Malissa

  • Malissa has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months

    Malissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

  • Malissa’s links

Malissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Heart of a 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

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Malissa to bring home their puppies.

  • Nicole P.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Malissa was wonderful to work with from start to finish. She was always responsive, kept us updated throughout the process, and regularly sent photos, which we really appreciated. Bringing home our 8-week-old puppy, Teddy, was such a smooth and easy experience. He was clearly well socialized and adjusted to our home so quickly. It’s obvious that Malissa truly cares about her dogs and puts a lot of love into raising them. We couldn’t be happier!

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    Tianna B.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Our experience was great. Malissa and her puppies are amazing. She does an incredible job of ensuring they are well taken care of and socialized. It made our transition home with our puppy really easy. She let us come spend time with our puppy prior to bring him home, provided us with clear guidance, and was available to speak with throughout the whole process. Our experience was amazing and we couldn’t have asked for a better puppy. It’s clear she really loves and cares for her animals.

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