I'm Mike & Katie B., the breeder behind Katie's Cavs located in Minnesota. We are huge animal lovers and have a special place in our hearts for our dogs. We want to provide top-quality beloved companions. We treasure each puppy in our program and give them all the attention and care that we possibly can. We work hard so our puppies can leave our home with confidence, ready to take on the world with their new family!
Q. & A. with Mike & Katie
Why did you start breeding?
We got into breeding when searching for our first cavalier. We found it difficult to find a small family breeder that was 100% in the home, and had ethical breeding practices. Needless to say I set out to do it better and be more focused on the dogs in the breeding program being beloved family members first and foremost and their health and wellbeing is always number 1.
What makes your program special?
We are completely out of our home. Our breeding dogs live in our home 24/7 as beloved family members. Our breeding dogs get breaks between litters. Our breeding dogs get top of line quality nutrition, it os expensive but we find it of the utmost importance. We do not focus importance on profit. But healthy happy pups that go to great homes. We do DNA health testing to help ensure healthy pups.
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.
Getting a puppy from Mike & Katie
Mike & Katie 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 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price varies based on registration, color, sex, and bloodlines. All our pups are companion and pet only. We ask for this Nonrefundable deposit to hold your future puppy. People on the waitlist get first choices in order in which of you paid the deposit. You will also be notified right away when our litter arrived.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mike & Katie 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 Mike & Katie 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 Mike & Katie directly.
Katie's Cavs 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
Libby, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Libby
Libby is very outgoing. She loves everyone she meets. She is playful and a snuggler. She is so far my smaller female but still has some growing to do. She has very rich chestnut coloring and her coat is shorter and easier to manage.
Abby, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Abby
Abby is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mike & Katie decided to make her part of their program. Mike & Katie 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
Good level
Katie's Cavs 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.
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).