Shakespeare's Cavaliers

Heidi P.

Breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

Meet the breeder

I'm Heidi P., the breeder behind Shakespeare's Cavaliers located in Layton, UT. We love to play with our dogs at AKC competitions like Rally, Obedience, FastCat, Trick Dog, and conformation. Our litters are spaced so each puppy gets maximum exposure to early training and socialization. We breed to maximize health and beauty, inside and out. Our dogs are beloved pets and family!

Q. & A. with Heidi

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I had my own Cavalier King Charles and fell in love with the breed. I wanted to do my part as a responsible breeder and produce healthy, well-rounded pups. After my first Cavalier, I started doing research on the breed and became fascinated with showing and my love for the breed continued, and still continues, to grow.

  • What makes your program special?

    My dogs and puppies are considered members of my family, and they get the best care I can possibly provide. I am very dedicated to what I do and what I aim to achieve as a breeder. I work with passion, heart, and integrity, and I truly want what's best for the Cavalier line.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include blenheim, ruby, tri-color, and black and tan. 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 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 between $3,000 - $5,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Our pets come home with their Pet or Full AKC registration already filed, with a month of free puppy insurance through AKC activated. Once you pick a puppy from a current litter, after 5-6 weeks of age, a deposit will be requested in order to claim your pup. Deposit is NON-refundable and is $100.”

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.

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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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Layton, UT

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Salt Lake City Airport

More about Heidi

  • Heidi has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Heidi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Heidi’s links

Heidi is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Shakespeare's 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Shakespeare's 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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • 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.

  • Dentition

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • DNA Coat/Trait Panel, DNA Profile, 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).

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