Cantebury Cavaliers

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, and 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. [Source: https://responsiblebreeders.ca/ad/cantebury-cavaliers-cavalier-king-charles-spaniel]