Karen Spencer
Meet the breeder
I'm Karen S., the breeder behind Karen Spencer located in Mt Pleasant, SC. I am a breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. I don't breed often, but when I do, the breeding gets my full attention. I love placing each puppy in a loving and forever home. I health test all of my dogs and make sure I am only bringing healthy pups into the world.
Q. & A. with Karen
Why did you start breeding?
I have had Cavaliers for 20 plus years. I have shown my ruby the last couple of years to her Championship. She won Best of Winners at Westminister 2019. She is such a nice dog I wanted to breed her!What makes your program special?
I am a small, personnel, and educated breeder. I am also a veterinarian.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.
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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 $2,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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Contract & health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Mt Pleasant, SC
4459 miles away
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More about Karen
Club memberships
Karen is a member of CKCSC.USA, and Palmetto cKCS Club.
Certifications & recognitions
DVM.
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Karen Spencer 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Karen Spencer 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.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
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.
Episodic Falling Syndrome (EFS), DNA Profile
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).
