Hickory House Cavaliers

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Kimberly D.

Breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

  • Solon, IA
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Kimberly D., the breeder behind Hickory House Cavaliers located in Solon, IA. We care deeply about the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed and have built that love and respect for the breed into every aspect of our program. We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.

Q. & A. with Kimberly

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have always been around breeders and when I met my first Cavalier King Charles Cavalier I was smitten. I knew I had to do all I could to preserve the breed and improve it as I could.

  • What makes your program special?

    We ensure health testing is done and you don’t have to pay more for a strongly bred quality healthy dog that is raised in our home underfoot. You pay the same price or less than dogs without health testing and clear genetics.

  • 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 Kimberly

Kimberly 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"This price includes a one year health guarantee, vet check, vaccines, deworming, started puppy food and care package. Includes registration and microchip."

Contract & health guarantee

Kimberly 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 Kimberly 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 Kimberly 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
      • 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 Kimberly.

Breeder's location

Meet in Solon, IA

4471 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet in Chicago, IL

4327 miles away

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More about Kimberly

  • Kimberly has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

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

  • Kimberly’s links

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Kimberly is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Hickory House 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Hickory House 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.

  • 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 (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.

  • DNA Disease 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).

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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.

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