Cavalier King Charles Spaniels – British Columbia, Canada
Cantebury Cavaliers is a long-established, small-scale breeding program located in Penticton/Naramata, British Columbia, dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
With over 30 years of experience in the breed (since 1991), the program has focused on producing Cavaliers that exemplify correct type, sound structure, and exceptional temperament, rooted in carefully selected and proven bloodlines.
Cantebury Cavaliers operates as a low-volume, purpose-driven breeding program, typically producing one litter per year.
The focus is not on quantity, but on maintaining and improving the breed through:
Thoughtful pedigree research
Long-term breeding goals
Evaluation of developing puppies before placement
Commitment to breed preservation over profit
The breeder places strong emphasis on ethical breeding practices, including education of puppy buyers and a clear stance against commercial or irresponsible breeding.
Cantebury Cavaliers is recognized within Canadian breed directories as producing:
Health-tested dogs
Cavaliers from long-lived, champion bloodlines
Their program prioritizes:
Overall health and longevity
Sound temperament
Breed-standard conformation
Dogs bred under the Cantebury prefix have also achieved success in the show ring, including:
Group placements
Best Puppy in Show wins
Multiple “Puppy of the Year” recipients
Puppies are:
Raised in a home environment
Placed selectively in approved homes only
Sold on spay/neuter agreements
Accompanied by a health and wellness guarantee
Prospective owners are typically required to join a waitlist and complete an application process prior to placement.
Cantebury also occasionally places retired adult dogs in carefully chosen homes, reinforcing their commitment to lifelong responsibility for every dog they produce.
Cantebury Cavaliers is listed with recognized Canadian breed organizations and directories, reflecting its standing as an established and reputable breeder within the Cavalier community.
Dogs from the program have contributed to other breeding programs and have been noted for:
Excellent temperament
Show quality movement and structure
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