I'm Tammy A., the breeder behind Melt My Heart Cavaliers and Behold! Biewers Terriers located in Kentucky. I strive to produce quality puppies that are structurally sound, healthy, intuitive and have wonderful temperaments. I raise all of my dogs with love in my home. I have high expectations for my puppies and make sure to place each one with an enriching and loving family that will match their temperament and personality.
Q. & A. with Tammy
Why did you start breeding?
We want to do our part to better these wonderful breeds. Our breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of each breed while placing an emphasis on producing puppies of superior health, temperament, and conformation. It is such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others.
What makes your program special?
I am a owner handler of Biewer Terriers and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. I do not breed my dogs unless they are fully health and genetically tested. I am dedicated to always having responsible policies when it comes to breeding, socializing, and training my pups. I strive to breed healthy, quality pups that can fit any lifestyle. I love what I do and truly want the very best for my puppies and their forever families. I work with passion, heart, and integrity, and I truly want what's best for my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Biewer Terrier lines.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies include blenheim, ruby, tri-color, and black and tan. Biewer Terrier puppies include blue tan and white and black tan and white. 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.
Yoshi
Went home
Male
Princess Peach
Went home
Female
Daisy
Went home
Female
Bowser
Went home
Male
Ash
Went home
Male
Blaze
Went home
Male
Geo
Went home
Male
Ember
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Tammy
Tammy 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 refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a guarantee, AKC Limited Registration, microchip, health clearances for parents, health clearances for puppies, proper vaccinations/deworming, a starter pack, a folder w/all documentation, & lifetime support/advice. Refundable if the puppy does not pass the veterinarian/health checks. Otherwise, the deposit is non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tammy 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 Tammy 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 Tammy directly.
Melt My Heart Cavaliers and Behold! Biewers Terriers 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
Dolly, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Dolly
Dolly is another wonderful example of the breed with an enduring personality. She is our very first black and tan from Breeder of Merritt, Karen O'Connor of Inkahoots Cavaliers. Karen is no longer breeding, so having this beautiful girl is such a blessing. Dolly has been health tested including heart, eye, patella, and DNA clearances.
Lego, dad
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Lego
Lego is currently actively showing in AKC Conformation and is well on his way to his AKC Championship. He has recently been selected as Best of Breed and Winner's Dog at the 2024 Summer Cluster in Belvidere, IL. Before coming to the US, Lego was successfully shown in Europe. Lego has the perfect temperament and has been health tested including DNA, hip and elbow, cardiac, eye, and patella clearances.
Quinn, dad
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Quinn
Quinn is a male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tammy decided to make him part of their program. Tammy 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.
Reese, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Reese
Reese is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tammy decided to make her part of their program. Tammy 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
Biewer Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Melt My Heart Cavaliers and Behold! Biewers Terriers 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 Biewer Terriers.
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)
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 Tammy to bring home their puppies.
Dawn N.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
I am blown away by the expertise that Tammy has of the breed. She has really put the time in and completed extensive research to make her a top notch breeder.
This is the third CKCS that I’ve owned and feel that I made an excellent choice with Ash, now known as Teddy. Tammy spent so much time talking to me on the phone, answering emails and texts, and putting together a “book” on Ash and his parents health and background.
I highly recommend Tammy. Not only have I gotten the best puppy but feel that I’ve also gained a friend in Tammy too. You won’t be disappointed with her.