Windgate Cavaliers

Veronica S.

Breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Veronica S., the breeder behind Windgate Cavaliers located in Sioux Falls, SD. Windgate Cavaliers is located in rural South Dakota near the Minnesota border. We raise healthy Cavaliers that are stunningly beautiful and affectionaye, with correct chunky heads, melting chocolate eyes, silky coats and playful delightful movement and temperaments. At times Cavaliers are playful clowns trying to delight you or emotional sponges that provide quiet love and support when you need it most. As a buyer make sure to research the breed and breeder carefully before you purchase your future friend and companion. A reputable breeder is happy to talk about their program, eager to share information about health testing, nutrition, vet checks, training, and will welcome a visit on site to meet the parents. Reputable breeders work diligently to screen their sires and dams so that the puppies born are free of serious health conditions. These conditions include heart, eye and genetic disorders that may affect Cavaliers. A reputable breeder will often show their sires and dams in AKC events, in order to gain objective input from judges, handlers and other breeders. Windgate has a history of breeding and finishing AKC Champions that are healthy, long lived and loving companions. Our Cavaliers will provide years of pleasure and companionship for your family. Good questions to ask as you embark on a search for a Cavalier is what health testing is performed on the parents, can you meet the parents and grandparents of the puppy, and wether the breeder shows their dogs in AKC events. Careful research will reward you with the most wonderful dog you will ever have, a friend, playmate, travel companion, sleeping buddy, and the lapdog of your dreams. Please contact us to chat about our upcoming planned litters and available puppies.

Q. & A. with Veronica

  • Why did you start breeding?

    When we first started out looking for our first pet Cavalier, we found it very difficult to find quality Cavaliers that were healthy, and had correct conformation. Jess and I are both healthcare professionals and we decided to throw our hats in the ring which we did literally. We breed and show our Cavaliers and have many finished champions that are now the sires and dams of our puppies.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our focus on conformation, proper color markings and above all health and temperament. We plan every breeding carefully, sometimes years in advance, with attention to health and nutrition and prevention of genetic traits and diseases. We also show our dogs in the show ring, at national AKC events, We breed for the future of this precious breed.

  • 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Veronica

Veronica 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 $2,500 - $2,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The fee includes AKC Registration, all age appropriate vaccinations, puppy veterinary health check with report at 8 weeks, deworming, microchip with lifelong subscription to AKC Reunite, and 1 year Health Guarantee. Also crate provided. Booklet on how to care for your Cavalier, puppy blanket, toy, chew and food sample included. Lower price is for AKC registered pet/ companion. Higher price is for AKC full breeding rights. Once you choose your puppy, we send you our Windgate Health Guarantee and Contract. After you review, sign/date and return it to us, with your deposit, your puppy is reserved for you. Final payment is due one week before the arranged puppy pickup/ drop-off or pet nanny flight time.”

Contract & health guarantee

Veronica 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 Veronica 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 Veronica 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
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Sioux Falls, SD

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Joe Foss Field

Flexible meeting point

Veronica can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Veronica

  • Club memberships

    Veronica is a member of Badgerland Cavalier King Charles Kennel Club and Sioux Empire Kennel Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    NOHS AKC , AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Veronica has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Veronica was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Veronica is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Windgate 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

Great level

Windgate 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.

  • 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.

  • Brucellosis

    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.

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Muscular Dystrophy (CKCS-MD), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Dry Eye Curly Coat Syndrome (CKSID), 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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