Valera Cavaliers

Kara V.

Breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

  • Houston, TX
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Kara V., the breeder behind Valera Cavaliers located in Houston, TX. I fell in love with this breed about 10 years ago and have learned a lot about this breed since then. I have a passion for cavaliers and raise them in my home as a part of our family. They are all very well socialized with my children and are very loved by my family. All of my adults are OFA heart certified, CERF eye certified, and patella certified yearly. They have also been tested for curly coat, dry eye, and episodic falling syndromes. I am also a board member of the Cavalier Club of Greater Houston.

Q. & A. with Kara

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have always known I wanted to do something with dogs since I was little and I went to my first dog show at age 20 and knew right then that is what I wanted to do. I have been breeding and showing now for about 11 years. I have learned a lot over the years and it has made me a better breeder. I enjoy every aspect of breeding and care very much about where my puppies go.

  • What makes your program special?

    I am a board member of our local Houston Cavalier club and stay very active with them as well as showing. I have many ribbons and titles that I am proud of. The most important thing to me with Cavaliers is their health. I take health testing very seriously, I test my adults every year by specialists. All of my dogs also live in our home as part of our family and I offer a 2 year health guarantee.

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

    Our puppies are blenheim. 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 Kara

Kara 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 refundable deposit and $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The puppies come with a 2 year health guarantee, AKC limited registration, microchipped before leaving, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checkup, and a puppy pack with food, a blanket, and toy. The deposit is refundable up until they are seen in person after their vet checkup ;).”

Contract & health guarantee

Kara 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 Kara 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 Kara 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • 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 Kara.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Houston, TX

Other pick-up locations

Meet at William P. Hobby Airport

Meet in Dallas, TX

More about Kara

  • Club memberships

    Kara is a member of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, USA and Houston Cavalier Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Kara has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years

    Kara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Kara’s links

Kara is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Valera 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

Valera 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.

  • 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.

  • Episodic Falling Syndrome (EFS), Dry Eye Curly Coat Syndrome (CKSID)

    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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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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