I'm Heidi W., the breeder behind Pleasant Valley Cavaliers located in St. Johns, MI. Every puppy we raise is adored as part of our family from birth. Our puppies will complete your home, your family, and your heart! Over the years we’ve learned valuable methods for socializing our puppies. Each litter has a clean and safe environment to learn and grow so they have the best chance of becoming amazing family members!
Q. & A. with Heidi
Why did you start breeding?
I have been breeding since 2003 for the love of the breed and the joy they bring to the families that adopt them.
What makes your program special?
Longevity has made my breeding program more prolific. We whelp the puppies in our bedroom where they stay for their first weeks of life. They are completely home raised, crate trained, outdoor potty training is started. We are very selective with matching our babies with the perfect home. We are proud of the amount of returning families who adopt subsequent puppies for their family.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include ruby and black and tan. 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.
Rissa
Went home
Female
Ruby
Went home
Female
Rip
Went home
Male
Reine
Went home
Female
Rose
Went home
Female
Ryah
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Heidi
Heidi 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 $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC registration papers, age appropriate vaccines and microchip. Our price per puppy does not vary by color or gender. Your deposit will hold your puppy until you are ready to come pick your new baby up!”
Contract & health guarantee
Heidi 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 Heidi 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 Heidi directly.
Pleasant Valley 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
Parent dogs
Libby, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Libby
Libby is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heidi decided to make her part of their program. Heidi 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.
Baron, dad
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Baron
Baron is a male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heidi decided to make him part of their program. Heidi 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.
Jewel, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Jewel
Jewel is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heidi decided to make her part of their program. Heidi 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.
Piper, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Piper
Piper is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heidi decided to make her part of their program. Heidi 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.
Oliver, dad
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Oliver
Oliver is a male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heidi decided to make him part of their program. Heidi 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
Pleasant Valley 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.
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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Heidi to bring home their puppies.
Victoria S.
Verified owner · Feb. 2024
After looking at many different breeders in my general locale, I completed a detailed questionnaire and had a follow-up phone call with Heidi. We had a lengthy conversation where she asked me questions and answered mine. I felt confident in her as a breeder. When we arrived to pick up my 9-week-old puppy Arthur, he walked right over to me, sat up on my knees, and looked up at me. It was an amazing and magical moment!
We had a good visit, met the parents, and I appreciated the way Heidi raises her pups--in her home. His 1.5-hour drive home was calm--he slept most of the way in his carrier.
I immediately noticed during the first week that he was well on his way to being potty trained and well-socialized. He is used to household noises, our grown labrador, and the family, including kids. Arthur is sweet, calm, and curious. Very smart and such a good boy. We're not even two weeks in, and he responds really well to his name, sit, stay, and break. He's a happy pup. But I am also working on raising a calm and confident canine companion. He is perfect, and we all love and adore him.