Moongate Cavaliers

Kelly D.

Breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Cavapoos

  • Las Cruces, NM ·
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  • 100% recommend •

Meet the breeder

I'm Kelly D., the breeder behind Moongate Cavaliers located in Las Cruces, NM. My dogs have OFA and DNA clearances. They get these updated regularly. I also strive to keep my adults well socialized in the community and often take local classes with them. I want each adult to be a pet first and then a parent. My program is a little different in that I ask buyers to wait to finalize their choice of puppy at 7-8 weeks. That is when we do a temperament test. This helps you know the energy level and budding personality of your new family member. I send videos once or twice a week so you can see them blossom, as well as videos of the Volhard Puppy Aptitude test when we do it.

Q. & A. with Kelly

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I got into breeding after enjoying the company of several wonderful Cavaliers. I raised Quarter Horses in the past but really found my calling with Cavaliers. I especially love early development and socialization I can do with newborn until go home day puppies. The wealth of education available on dog rearing has really amazed me. I try to keep up with the latest on nutrition training and behavior

  • What makes your program special?

    I want to raise well adjusted dogs, dogs that will be a heart dog for their new family. So at 7 weeks we do the Volhard Puppy Aptitude test. That's when buyers can make their final selection. This helps them to have homes where their energy level and personalities are a perfect fit. I send videos to help buyers see puppies grow. Also we work really hard to get housebreaking off to a good start!

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Cavapoo puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • 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. Cavapoo puppies include black and white, red, and tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Kelly

Kelly has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Kelly partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.

“Buyers choose their pups in order of deposits received. But final decisions always happen after 7wks when we see a bit of energy level and temperament. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit that secures a spot on the general waitlist. The remaining $3,200 - $3,700 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.
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“Puppies have a 2 year health guarantee on such things as heart murmur, patellas and hips. They are AKC registered on LIMITED papers but I will work with select buyers for OPEN papers. There is also a 72 hour healthy puppy policy. $300 deposit to be received toward puppy purchase. Can also be transferred to future litters.”

Contract & health guarantee

Kelly 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 Kelly 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 Kelly 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
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Las Cruces, NM

5512 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Albuquerque Sunport

5355 miles away

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Meet in Santa Fe, NM

5297 miles away

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More about Kelly

  • Club memberships

    Kelly is a member of Mesilla Valley Kennel Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), American Kennel Club Canine College, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Kelly has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years

    Kelly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Kelly’s links

Kelly is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Moongate 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavapoo

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Moongate 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Dry Eye Curly Coat Syndrome (CKSID), Episodic Falling Syndrome (EFS)

    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 Kelly to bring home their puppies.

  • Christine H.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

      • +4

    Kelly was truly amazing. It was so hard for me to even get accurate responses from other breeders. Kelly replied quickly, never pressured us at all, and answered every question we had more thoroughly than we even expected. She provides an amazing home to her pups and loves them as her own. We couldn’t be happier with our Harley, and even at 9 weeks he came to us already used to going potty outside. We’re so thankful to have found Kelly & our new family member.

    Aubrey T.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    Kelly was super responsive and has a lot of knowledge about the breed. I wasn’t positive on what breed I was wanting going in and she helped me make a decision on what dog would fit our lifestyle and what we wanted for our family. I loved how honest she was, even if that meant that the breed she has wasn’t for us. I never felt like she just gave us information in order for us to buy the dog, I felt like she truly wants the best home for her dogs and also for the owners to really connect and enjoy the dog that they get. We loved getting to work with Kelly!

    Gemma C.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Kelly is exceptionally knowledgeable and takes great pride in how she raises her puppies. I tend to rely heavily on documented information when making decisions. Kelly stood out for sharing detailed information about Kai's parents, which made her someone I could trust. That level of transparency gave me enough confidence to travel over 1000 miles to pick up Kai in person. Kai absolutely loves people and gets along well with other dogs, which I think comes from being well socialized early on. Kai is also gentle and friendly, and I'm even considering therapy dog training in the future. He is smart and picks up commands quickly. Kai is now almost 6 months old and healthy. I'm often stopped at dog parks by people asking about Kai because of how beautiful and well-behaved he is, and I always end up sharing her information. I would recommend Kelly without any hesitation to anyone looking for a trustworthy breeder.

  • Kayla G.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

      • +5

    Kelly was so wonderful to work with! She paired us with the perfect puppy for our family. She was so kind, knowledgeable and helpful. Her love for her dogs and puppies made this whole experience that much more special. She made sure Maisy, our puppy, would be comfortable as soon as she got to me and that the transition would be great for Maisy and our family.

    Michelle A.

    Verified owner · June 2026

      • +4

    We love our new family member Bogey! Kelly was patient and answered all of our questions and addressed our concerns. He came well adapted, was almost house trained and slept in his kennel with no issues. He now is 16 weeks old and we couldn't be happier with him; he has a fun and gentle personality. ❤️

    Debra M.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

      • +4

    We recently got our precious Cavapoo from Kelly and couldn't be happier! Kelly is super knowledgeable about the breeds and patiently answered all my questions regarding puppy care for a wonderful outcome. Due to my own circumstances she even gladly kept our Chloe a month longer. During that time she was socialized, potty trained and learned good manners. We are so impressed with how smart Chloe is and of course she is so sweet. She gets along great with our elderly cat and dog and has settled in to our family perfectly. Kelly is a top notch breeder and it was a pleasure getting our puppy from her.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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