Shannon's Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
- Taylor, MI
- Meetup available in Charleston, WV
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Shannon V., the breeder behind Shannon's Cavalier King Charles Spaniels located in Taylor, MI. Hi y’all! I am a reputable, local CKCS breeder with over 20+years breeding experience, the last 10 with CKCSs. I have lots of personal and business references. Including previous clients, business partners and veterinarian and groomers I’ve worked with! I start potty training all puppies in my program by 6 weeks old. Familiarizing them with the grass and outside noises young , makes the potty training transition a lot easier for my clients. I also start crate training the puppies from birth. By doing so, it helps make the crate feel more like HOME, than something negative. All puppies from my family, go home with: 2 sets of shots 2 dewormings, flea treatment heartworm prevention Registration with pedigrees Limited Health Guarantee Puppy starter kit FILLED WITH GOODIES & TREATS to help puppy & new parents adjust easily.
Q. & A. with Shannon
Why did you start breeding?
I started by breeding pit bulls when I was younger. I bred those for about 5-10 years. Then I bred chihuahuas for a few years. I wanted a Cavalier King Charles for over 10 years! After I got my first one, Charlie, I began using him as a stud service. Eventually, I got females and more males and now I ONLY breed high quality CKCS puppies.What makes your program special?
Family owned and operated. Meaning…. OUR DOGS ARE OUR FAMILY PETS! Also, I am willing to work with my clients about puppy pickups/delivery. If you’re not local, but within 5-10 hours of Metro Detroit, I am willing to discuss meeting you halfway or less with your new puppy!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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Betty
Went homeFemale
Dorthea
Went homeFemale
Dear John
Went homeMale
Tim McGraw
Went homeMale
Marjorie
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Shannon
Shannon 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“I always try to keep my prices affordable so that EVERYONE is able to get their “dream dog”. (CKCS) My prices vary based on circumstances, parents, color, sex and size.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shannon 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 Shannon 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 Shannon 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
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shannon.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Taylor, MI
375 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
378 miles away
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Meet in Charleston, WV
229 miles away
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More about Shannon
Club memberships
Shannon is a member of Purina Pro Club.
Shannon has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Shannon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Shannon is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Shannon's 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
Litter and program updates
Shannon V.
Litter update on 25 Sept. •LAST CHANCE for discounted breeding rights!! I already have to call and remove the limitations for one client. I’m just making sure no one else wants to get full registration while I’m at it! Let me know if you do! See y’all this weekend!
Charlie and Lady's litter
Shannon V.
Litter update on 25 Sept. •…And then there were FOUR. 😢 Timmy went home with his mom today! We wish them the best! I know he’s gonna have fun playing with his big brother Sam! I miss him ALREADY
Charlie and Lady's litter
Shannon V.
Litter update on 19 Sept. •Will everyone reach out to me please and confirm your pickup day & time. Also, LAST CHANCE to purchase your puppies DISCOUNTED breeding rights. LMK IF YOU WANT YOURS.
Charlie and Lady's litter
Shannon V.
Litter update on 17 Sept. •…All of your babies went to the doctors today for their last check up!!! GOOD NEWS! Everyone is healthy, happy and ready to go home! (Next week,ofc) Their next booster shots will be due on or after October 2. They continuously get the same booster shots repeated every 2 weeks, until 16 weeks old. Then they will get their rabies shot and their last set of boosters. If you don’t plan on taking your puppy outside into the public and/or around any other unvaccinated dogs….. You could consider holding shots until 16 weeks (11-20-25) and then go get the final boosters and the rabies and be DONE for the year! It depends on everyone’s budget and plans with their puppy. Updated weights @ 7 weeks: DJ-4.1 lbs Dorothea-3.2 lbs Timmy-4.1 lbs Betty-3.4 lbs. Marjorie-4.0 lbs I look forward to seeing everyone starting next week! Please call me with any questions! Shannon
Charlie and Lady's litter
Shannon V.
Litter update on 16 Sept. •…All of your babies are taking their morning naps……. I will take this opportunity to mop my floor real fast! * Timmy is on the pillow by the air conditioner vent, Betty & DJ are in the basket and Dorothea & Marjorie are in bed with Charlie. I’m really starting to miss them already….just knowing it’s getting close. 💔
Charlie and Lady's litter
Shannon V.
Litter update on 16 Sept. •Good Morning!!!!! Your babies go to the doctor tomorrow for their last check up & vaccs!! Please stay by the phone in case I need to call any of you with any info! Otherwise, I will start seeing you guys next weekend !!
Charlie and Lady's litter
Shannon V.
Program update on 11 Sept. •…Had to make another Dog Food run….. the babies are starting to eat too much! 😂 Just wanted the exact bag of puppy child the babies will go home eating. Diamond Puppy Chow SMALL breed (not large) 😀
Shannon V.
Litter update on 11 Sept. •…🥳🎉 HAPPY 6 WEEKS TO OUR LIL BABIES!!!!! 🥳🎉 💕🐥🫧🐥🫧📸🐶📸🐶💕 On Thursdays, we keep busy around here. Bubble baths, weight checks, picture day & some TLC!!!! Right now the babies are snuggled up together in my sack trying to stay warm after bath time. Only TWO more weeks to wait y’all……then you get to take your babies home! 🏠 ***PLEASE EXPECT A TEXT MESSAGE FROM ME TODAY *** (I appreciate a swift response)
Charlie and Lady's litter
Shannon V.
Litter update on 10 Sept. •…Hey y’all!!! One more thing I wanted to mention again is that all of the puppies are being purchased as PETS right now. (WITHOUT ANY BREEDING RIGHT) As long as you’re not interested in breeding, that’s all you’ll need. However, if you do decide to EVER breed your new baby…… you would have to reach back out and contact me and purchase the breeding rights. Right now, I only have them certified with LIMITED registration. Which means if you tried to send in a litter registration application (to register the puppies) it will not work! They will deny it until I contact them and take off the breeding restriction! Which happens all the time…. it’s very easy and it only takes a couple weeks! If you would like to purchase the breeding right with your baby, it is only $350 AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. Or, if you want to wait and do it later, it would range anywhere from $600-$1000. Of course it’s all personal preference. I just wanted you to know your options.
Charlie and Lady's litter
Shannon V.
Litter update on 09 Sept. •…Look at the super cute HALLOWEEN kits I found for your babies!!! of course I always get a cat collar because it has bells and it’s easier for you to find your baby…. They can be tricky!!! But it also has the matching bandanna and bow!!!
Charlie and Lady's litter
Parent dogs
Benny, dad
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Benny
Benny is a beautiful Ruby Cavalier. He is still young in age (1) and half of that at HEART! His favorite thing to do other than cuddle with mama, is play with his nieces and nephews……my new litter of pups. Thank goodness new JUST outgrew his “chewing” stage. That was a nightmare! Now, he spends most of his day running in and out NONSTOP! Without a doggy door, he is running us ragged! I also offer artificial insemination shipping for stud service.
Charlie, dad
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Charlie
Charlie Brown is the most gentlest & loving cavalier I’ve had! He is a therapy dog and works with our church ministry at the nursing home. Charlie has a sweet tooth like a little kid does! I mean it since he was a baby he has loved sweets! And that’s the only thing he sniffs out! You can cook steaks or bacon on the stove and he won’t wake up from his nap on the couch…… but if he smells cookies or cake, he has instantly nose in the air & finding it! It’s so funny. I’ve never seen a dog with an actual sweet tooth like that.
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Lady, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Lady
Ladybug is a mama’s girl! She’s as clingy to me as my shadow! She’s a registered service dog & therapy dog! She’s off leash trained, and stays on my heels wherever I go! She loves traveling and airports! But she hates to swim! Lady is off leash trained. She will walk on my heels and never leave my side. Even when she is coached by people, or another cat or dog comes by…… she’s very disciplined to stay on my heels!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Shannon's 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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 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 Shannon to bring home their puppies.
Jill B.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
We had the best experience using Good Dog and could not be happier with our breeder. We lost our last lab last year and were now ready for a new little one. We are recently retired and being older wanted a smaller breed. A friend of our has a Cavalier King Charlas Spaniel and we fell in love with the breed. We brought Lainey home two days ago and she is the perfect puppy for us. She is smart, lovable and playful. We will recommend Good Dog and Shannon’s Cavalier King Spaniels to our friends & family.
sarah f.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
+4Shannon is a great breeder to buy from! She communicates well and sends a bunch of pictures and updates. She also sent me home with the proper paperwork and care package. She has beautiful cavaliers and an excellent price!
Bill G.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
I can't begin to put into words how appreciative I am of Shannon and her business. Shannon is extremely knowledgeable of the King Charles breed. I reached out to Shannon through the Good Dog website. It only took about an hour for her to get back to me and she apologized for it taking that long. Shannon immediately made me feel comfortable about my decision to buy a puppy from her because of her level of professionalism, knowledge of the breed, WILLINGNESS to answer the several questions I thought of over the 5 weeks between putting down a deposit to adoption day. If your looking for a quality bred Cavalier and you want a great buying experience, Shannon's Cavalier King Charles is your breeder.
