SHANNON'S CAVALIERS

Shannon V.

Breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

  • Taylor, MI
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Shannon V., the breeder behind SHANNON'S CAVALIERS located in Taylor, MI. I have a FAMILY OPERATED "Cavalier King Charles Spaniel" breeding program in Metro-Detroit.I respect the standards & quality of traditional CKCS's.Personal and business references available,including clients, business partners & veterinarian.

Q. & A. with Shannon

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started off breeding pit bulls when I was younger. I bred those for about 5-10 years. Then I switched to chihuahuas for a few years. While working at the vet clinic at 18, I saw AND INSTANTLY NEEDED a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel! I waited impatiently wanting one for over 10 years!(12 to be precise) Then I got my first one, MY CHARLIE BROWN! I began using him as a stud service in the CKCS breeding industry. Eventually, my program grew and now I have both males/stud services, females/dams, and a variety of CKCS puppies (with a long list of happy clients) I ONLY breed TRADITIONAL high quality & high standard CAVALIER KING CHARLES.

  • What makes your program special?

    Family owned and operated. Meaning…. OUR DOGS ARE OUR FAMILY PETS! Every puppy & new parent gets a FREE FULL COVERAGE 30-Day TruPanion Pet Insurance Policy! (No credit card required) I create group chats with my clients(for every litter) and send puppy updates & photos BI-WEEKLY! My door and phone line is always open to clients with any questions or concerns that may come up! KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! Also, when you purchase one of my puppies, you’re not just getting a “dog breeder”…. You’re getting a.CKCS breeder. FOR LIFE.! I don’t care if it’s in five weeks or five years after you’ve got your puppy, if you ever come across any problems, concerns or have questions about something(even if it’s another pet) YOU’RE WELCOME TO CALL ME ANYTIME AND SEE IF I CAN HELP ALL! if I can, I absolutely will! PUPPIES GO HOME WITH: •TruPanion Pet Insurance Policy •Snuggle Puppy w/heartbeat simulator-to help your puppy transition smoothly and with less anxiety! •2 sets of shots, =flea treatment •heart-worm prevention, Registration with pedigree, •Optional breeding rights, •Limited Health Guarantee •PLUS A PUPPY STARTER KIT FILLED WITH LOTS MORE!!

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

    Our puppies include blenheim, ruby, black and tan, 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.

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 $500 deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"I try to keep my prices AFFORDABLE, so EVERYONE has a better opportunity to get their “DREAM DOG.” (a Cavi) My prices usually vary OFTEN and are based on the current circumstances of the industry (recent comparable pup prices, pups parents , gender, etc.) AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN MY LIFE at the time. Examples: I’ve lowered my purchase price in the past because it was my daughter’s graduation season. Also because I needed to “home” the puppies QUICKER than usual because of our family vacation. 🐶 ORDER OF PUPPY “PICKS”SECURED BY~ List determined by the EXACT ORDER in which DEPOSITS were SECURED with ME, by CLIENT! 🐶 ~The 1st client to leave a deposit, secures a puppy and CHOOSES their puppy FIRST (from the the FULL litter) 🐶 ~The 2nd client to leave a deposit, SECURES their puppy and chooses which puppy they want SECOND (from REMAINING puppies) 🐶 ~ 3rd client to leave a deposit, SECURES a puppy and chooses theirs THIRD (from REMAINING pups) and so on & so on! ** if you’re looking for a specific color and sex, and only a CERTAIN TYPE of pup, I WILL REFUND a clients deposit (on the pre-birth waiting list) , if the SPECIFIC characterizations are NOT met in the litter. That’s the ONLY CIRCUMSTANCE that deposits are refunded!"

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
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Taylor, MI

4148 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport

4151 miles away

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Meet in Houghton Lake, MI

4106 miles away

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More about Shannon

  • Club memberships

    Shannon is a member of AKC, ACA, CKC, Official Purina Breeder, and Purina Pro Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Licensed Veterinary Technician.

  • Shannon has been a member of Good Dog for 7 months

    Shannon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Shannon’s links

Shannon is a trusted Good Dog breeder

SHANNON'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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

SHANNON'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 (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

      • +4

    Shannon 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.

Photos

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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