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.
Girl 2
Reserved
Female
Girl 1
Reserved
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Ruby boy
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
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.
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
KD
Kimberly D.
Litter update on 08 Dec. 2024 •
2 girls left, ready to go to their furever homes
Nico and Eden's litter
KD
Kimberly D.
Litter update on 04 Dec. 2024 •
Nico and Eden's litter
KD
Kimberly D.
Litter update on 29 Nov. 2024 •
We are thankful for little puppies, Happy Thanksgiving everyone
Nico and Eden's litter
KD
Kimberly D.
Litter update on 27 Nov. 2024 •
They are so playful !
Nico and Eden's litter
KD
Kimberly D.
Litter update on 24 Nov. 2024 •
Playing outside , loving the sunshine and rocking potty training!
Nico and Eden's litter
Parent dogs
Olive, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Olive
Oliver is a gentle natured, fun, loving dog who doesn’t know a stranger. She is always the first to greet new people and loves the warm lap to sit on. She is OFA clear on heart and DNA clear on SM, EFS, and dry eye curly coat.
Eden, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Eden
Eden has OFA certification on heart and DNA clear. Her parents have OFA on hips, eyes and patella . Her puppies come with a one year health guarantee.
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA).
Delilah, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Delilah
Delilah is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kimberly decided to make her part of their program. Kimberly has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their 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).
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.