I'm Christina S., the breeder behind iHeart Cavaliers located in Pennsylvania. As a breeder my goal is to produce healthy puppies that are given all of our attention from birth until they leave for their new homes. They are raised in our living room along side of our daily activities from day one. They are raised around cats and other dogs & children.
Q. & A. with Christina
Why did you start breeding?
I started breeding, it is a hobby. I have always loved Cavaliers and wanted to breed healthy puppies that could bring as much joy to others as they have to me.
What makes your program special?
I feel our breeding program is special because we truly love and adore our Cavs. They are our lifelong pets above being breeders. They are raised and whelped in-home, and share our living space. They are handled daily, around cats, other dogs, and children. They are so loving and confident due to this exposure.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blenheim, ruby, tri-color, and black and tan. 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.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Sebastian
Went home
Male
Sergio
Went home
Male
Samuel
Went home
Male
Sariah
Went home
Female
Josie
Went home
Female
Stella
Went home
Female
Nutmeg
Went home
Female
Baxter
Went home
Male
Gidget
Went home
Female
Macy
Went home
Female
STELLA
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Christina
Christina 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 $3,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“$500. Deposit holds your puppy until pickup date. I do not take deposits on unborn or very young puppies. We do have a process a little later on (around 5/6 wks) for choosing puppies, sooner if you are on a waiting list. Deposit holds puppy until pickup date. Deposits serve 2 purposes. Holding a puppy & allows us time to develop a relationship & mutual trust. At puppy pickup date final payment is due in-person.”
Contract & health guarantee
Christina 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 Christina 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 Christina directly.
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
Registration
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Christina.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Pennsylvania
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Lehigh Valley Airport (was Allentown–Bethlehem–Easton Airport)
Flexible meeting point
Christina can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Christina
Christina has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Christina was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Christina is a trusted Good Dog breeder
iHeart 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
Christina S.
Litter update on 13 July •
The puppies are now 8 weeks old! They had their first vet appointment today and all checked out perfectly! Healthy hearts and all around in wonderful health! They had their first vaccinations and all received a signed health certificate. Puppies are AKC registered & parents are OFA certified. All puppies leave with a signed health guarantee.
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Jack and Emma's litter
Christina S.
Litter update on 03 July •
The puppies doing wonderful and almost ready for their new homes! We pride ourselves on choosing breeding parents that have had healthy hearts! We have had zero heart murmurs in any of our puppies and all past pups are doing well in their new homes! These three gorgeous puppies are all beautiful marked, have the sweetest disposition and are playful and absolute love-bugs!
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Jack and Emma's litter
Christina S.
Program update on 16 June •
The puppies are doing great! We have one Tricolor Male, One Blenheim Male and One Blenheim female
Christina S.
Litter update on 21 May •
We have a TriColor male, a Blenheim male & a Blenheim female all are doing extremely well and growing by the minute!
Jack and Emma's litter
Parent dogs
Emma, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Emma
Emma is the sweetest girl! She is extremely loving & she also loves being a mom and nurtures her puppies which makes them all have extra special loving personalities ♥️ She has those precious moment eyes
Jack, dad
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Jack
Jack is a sweetheart, he is not only beautiful on the outside- but is charming and loving. He is always wanting to snuggle with everyone.
Honey, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Honey
Honey is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christina decided to make her part of their program. Christina 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.
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation.
Posie, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Posie
Posie is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christina decided to make her part of their program. Christina 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
iHeart 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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Christina to bring home their puppies.
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.