Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
A toy spaniel with a sporting heart — bred for centuries purely for company, and still happiest wherever you happen to be.
A small, family-operated kennel on the shores of Toledo Bend Lake — dedicated to raising Cavaliers of exceptional health, temperament and beauty.
I'm Susan, the breeder behind Toledo Bend Cavaliers, in Hemphill, Texas on the shores of Toledo Bend Lake. Our pups aren't pets, they're family members — born and raised in the home, microchipped, vaccinated, and both parents fully DNA tested to ensure the best health.
My mother bred Collies and Pomeranians while I was growing up, and the first pups I raised myself were my two Cocker Spaniels, Sam and Lola, in 2006. I stepped away when I returned to work, and came back to breeding when I retired from the state in 2024 — this time with Cavaliers.
Every litter is whelped and raised inside our home, surrounded by children, other animals, and the everyday sounds of family life. Our puppies leave us fully socialised, confident, and ready to bond with their new families.
We do not breed for profit, but to share the love and companionship these pups have to offer. Before we bred a single litter we made sure Percy and Willeaux were in the best possible shape, and every puppy we place is backed by a one-year health guarantee.
Both parents were fully evaluated before we bred a single litter, and every puppy leaves with the paperwork to prove it.
Our health testing is carried out by our own veterinarian (rDVM) and is breeder-reported rather than registered with the OFA. Good Dog rates our testing at their "Good" level. We are glad to share any result with you — just ask.
The same answers we give on our Good Dog profile, in full.
Growing up, my mom bred Collies and Pomeranians, but the first pups I ever bred were my two Cocker Spaniels, Sam and Lola, in 2006. Being a stay-at-home mom allowed me to give them the full attention and care they required. I took a break after rejoining the workforce and did not start breeding again until I retired from the state in 2024.
Our breeding program is special because of the extreme level of care we have for our babies. Before beginning the breeding process, we made sure the parents, Percy and Willeaux, were in the best possible shape and had several tests run to ensure perfect health for them and their future pups. We do not breed for profit, but to share the love and companionship these pups have to offer.
Our puppies are Blenheim. Colours will vary depending on the parent dogs.
They live in my home.
We are a screened Good Dog breeder and have been a member since 2025. Their team reviews breeders against published community standards — we meet or exceed theirs in every area below.
You can read our full profile, pricing and health testing at gooddog.com/breeders/toledo-bend-cavaliers-texas.
Puppies are never shipped. You can drive or fly in, and we will meet you at whichever of these suits you best.
The usual arrangement, and the one we prefer. You get to see where your puppy was raised and meet both parents before you leave.
If Hemphill is an awkward drive, we can meet you in Beaumont instead — around ninety miles south of us.
For families flying in, we can meet you at Jack Brooks Regional Airport near Beaumont — formerly Southeast Texas Regional.
Every litter is whelped and raised in our living room — not a kennel. Our puppies know what home life feels like from day one.
We invest in comprehensive health testing because no puppy should ever suffer from a preventable condition.
We screen every applicant thoughtfully. The right match matters as much to us as it does to the families we work with.
Our relationship does not end at pick-up. We are here for the life of your dog — for questions, advice and support.
Applications take about ten minutes. Every one is read personally — no forms disappear into a void here.