I'm Doug D., the breeder behind Phoenix Cavaliers - Cavalier King Charles Spaniels located in Phoenix, AZ. We are strong advocates of proper breeding practices and run our program accordingly. We health test all parents to OFA heart, hips, eyes and patellas - as well as DNA. All of our puppies come from champion lines and come with a 2 year written health guarantee! We provide support for life!
Q. & A. with Doug
Why did you start breeding?
I started breeding when I was only 22 years old. I worked with a neighbor who was a successful breeder of Rottweilers. He mentored me and taught me the secrets of successful breeding. I have bred dogs for 40+ years.
What makes your program special?
We focus first on the health of the dogs, using all of the testing possible to eliminate any health issues. We also carefully screen the pedigrees of all dogs before they enter our program.
Our secondary area of focus is on socialization. We spend a great deal of time with early neurological stimulation (ENS) and developing the puppies as they grow.
Our puppies are healthy, happy and huggable.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blenheim, ruby, and tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Doug
Doug 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 $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The adoption fee for our puppies is $3,000, All of our puppies are AKC and receive a complete vet exam before going home. Our parents are examined for heart, hips, eyes and patellas and DNA tested. All of our puppies are the same price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Doug 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 Doug 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 Doug directly.
Phoenix Cavaliers - Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 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
Sophie, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Sophie
Sophie is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Doug decided to make her part of their program. Doug 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.
Paisley, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Paisley
Paisley is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Doug decided to make her part of their program. Doug 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.
King, dad
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About King
King is a male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Doug decided to make him part of their program. Doug 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
Excellent level
Phoenix Cavaliers - Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).