Hood Canal Cavaliers

Kathy O.

Breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

Meet the breeder

I'm Kathy O., the breeder behind Hood Canal Cavaliers located in Hoodsport, WA. Hi! I’m Kathy O’Malley I’m the breeder along with my husband Ed O’Malley behind Hood Canal Cavaliers located in Hoodsport, WA. We are new breeders starting a small program. We hope to help provide families with healthy and happy puppies as we continue to learn and grow. Our love for our dogs encouraged us to begin breeding. All breeding dogs are fully DNA/Health/OFA tested and we hope to see the results of our efforts in the sweet, happy and healthy puppies that we’re able to share with others.

Q. & A. with Kathy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    When I obtained Emma I wanted to make sure that she would pass all the health requirements to make breeding possible. My goal is to improve the health of the breed one litter at a time. I had a mentor that encouraged me along the way.

  • What makes your program special?

    I am really just starting my breeding program but my number one goal is to have healthy puppies that will grow into adulthood as healthy and happy as possible. My female Emma is fully tested, is CHIC certified from OFA and is such a healthy and amazing girl. I look forward to another litter of puppies this Christmas of 2025!

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

    Our puppies include blenheim 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 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 between $3,500 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Hoodsport, WA

5114 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport

5092 miles away

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More about Kathy

  • Club memberships

    Kathy is a member of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Puget Sound and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, USA.

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

    Kathy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Kathy’s links

Kathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Hood Canal 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

Hood Canal 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 (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.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Dry Eye Curly Coat Syndrome (CKSID), 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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