I'm the breeder behind Gold Country Cavaliers located in Colfax, CA. A breeder should be very picky about which dogs should be bred and when. A breeder that exhibits their dogs to a judge against other dogs in the show ring cares about how their dogs measure up to the breed standard - and it isn't all about looks, although it is very important that a Cavalier "look" as they should. Correct structure also lends to a healthier dog. We are an active family. Our kids participate in AKC Junior Showmanship, AKC Rally, and AKC Conformation with our Cavaliers. We also frequently have adventures in the Sierra Nevada Mountains (Gold Country!) we call home. Our dogs can be primped and pampered one day, and charging through mountain creeks and mud puddles the next on a camping trip. We are passionate about our dogs' health. We feed a high quality raw and freeze dried raw diet to all of our dogs (the wonderful Dr. Harvey's, and others), complete with Omega oils for skin, coat, and immune health. We have recommendations for certain kibble, but on the whole feel that kibble should be fed minimally, like you would avoid feeding your children processed food everyday. Fresh is best! And it shows. :) Our puppies are born in our home and raised to be healthy socially on our beautiful 9 acre ranch with our horses, goats, cats, birds, and kids.
About Celeste
I am a mother of three girls, our dogs, our horses, chickens, and other various animals. My educational and professional background is in science and engineering. I worked as a Hydrologist at the US Geological Survey before taking on teaching my girls at home full time, but I have a background in genetics that really helps with my breeding program.
What makes Celeste’s program special
We are friendly and open. We enjoy winning at show but we are not so selfish as to think that we are the only ones that should win. We celebrate our friends' successes as our own. Our dogs are raised in our home, and we provide them with a beautiful and stimulating environment at our country property. We do all of our own grooming and are lucky enough to have the best veterinary care nearby.
Celeste is a member of 2 clubs
Cavaliers of the West, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, USA
Expected Cavalier King Charles Spaniels from Mikey and Breeze
Due Jan. 2025. Ready Mar. 21
Expected Cavalier King Charles Spaniels from Mikey and Breeze
Due Jan. 2025
Ready Mar. 21
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Celeste 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $5,500 and include a deposit of $1,000.
“Puppies come with first shot, veterinary evaluation, and a supply of food if needed. We are always available to answer questions. Refundable with deposit contract until puppy has been born and offered to buyer. Then the full contract is put into effect and that deposit becomes non-refundable.”
Celeste 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 Celeste 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 Celeste directly.
Our puppies are potty trained using pine pellet litter, and they also spend a lot of supervised time outside. The pine litter makes the transition to outdoor-only potty time very easy. Our puppies are kept in our living room and handled and played with often. They are socialized with kids, cats, new people, horses, and they are introduced to household and strange noises both. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, Early socialization, Noise desensitization, "No" Biting or Chewing, Impulse Control, Potty training, crate training, Early stages of crate training, Outdoors, e.g. rain, Car Rides, Texture stimulation, Strangers, Noise desensitized , Stores, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Scents, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Cats, and Socialized with Children.
Puppies receive a comprehensive veterinary evaluation and first shot before going home. They also have been wormed on our schedule, using Pyrantel and Fenbedazole. Parents are screened annually for heart, patellar, and eye problems. Parents are also screened for Hip issues after age 2.
We send our puppies home with Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Initial potty training, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Basic obedience & manners, Registration, Vaccinations, Sound and texture enrichment, Early Neurological Stimulation, Blanket with Mom's Scent, Toy with Littermates' Scent, AKC Registration, and Blanket with Littermates Scent.
Celeste offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
“Most people come to our home. We are willing to meet flight nannies that fly puppies in-cabin at the airport if payment has been given in full. We will also meet families at the airport. ”
Work with a trusted flight nanny to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Celeste started breeding
As a child I used to help out my neighbor with her show dogs that she bred. I love dog shows and the pursuit of perfection and preservation of history....and luckily money is not my end goal because when we win at shows it is just for the ribbon and the thrill! Lol. My oldest daughter wanted to get into dog showing and breeding with me, and she chose Cavaliers, since that was her first dog. We found some breed mentors and have been showing ever since!
Celeste has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Celeste was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Celeste’s program includes four colors
Celeste’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies include tri-color, black and tan, blenheim, and ruby. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Gold Country Cavaliers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Anastasia
Anastasia is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel about 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Celeste decided to make her part of their program. Celeste has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, OFA Auscultation, Cardiologist, +2 more
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Viola
Viola is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Celeste decided to make her part of their program. Celeste has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Daffodil
Daffodil is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Celeste decided to make her part of their program. Celeste has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Peggy
Peggy loves people and treats in equal measure more than anything on earth. She has very low prey drive and doesn’t run with “the pack,” preferring to stick close to her people. She’s a big girl like her daddy (big bones), but her puppies are smaller.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +1 more
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Clooney
Clooney is retired from his Champion career in the show ring and is now a devoted companion to my mother in law. He goes everywhere with her and loves his car rides. He has a loving but fun personality - cuddly and adores his toys. He is an AKC Champion with a very desirable head for a tri. He was imported from Germany at age 3 and is still health clear.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Breeze
Breeze is well on her way to her AKC Championship. She was Best of Opposite Sex and got a 4 point major at our last show here in CA. She is a very cuddly girl with a lovely expression and excellent structure and health.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Rowan
THE most lovely boy I have ever had the privilege to know. Sweet, silly, polite, and gentle. I would clone him if I could.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Excellent level
Gold Country 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), Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Muscular Dystrophy (CKCS-MD), 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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Celeste to bring home their puppies.
Nick M.
Mar. 2023
Gold Country Cavaliers is a premium breeder of Cavaliers. Both the same and the sire are champions. Plus the breeder is very thorough with the medical evaluations of her breeding stock and puppies....
Low energy
Energy level
Not allergy-friendly
Allergy
High shedding
Shedding
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.