I'm 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.
About Veronica
My husband Jess and I established Windgate Cavaliers in 2015. After a tragic accident resulted in the loss of our first Cavalier we were moved to ensure the future of this outstanding breed. We started our program in 2015 with our Blenheim boy Aengus McTavish, now an AKC Silver Grand Champion. He had a whirlwind AKC career finishing as a top Cavalier in the AKC National Owner Handled Series.
What makes Veronica’s 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.
Veronica is a member of 2 clubs
Badgerland Cavalier King Charles Kennel Club, Sioux Empire Kennel Club
Veronica’s certifications & recognitions
NOHS AKC , AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T.
Newborn Cavalier King Charles Spaniels from CH Baron and Pepper
Born Nov. 2024. Ready Jan. 17
Expected Cavalier King Charles Spaniels from CH Jack Flash and Darling
Due Feb. 2025. Ready Apr. 19
Newborn Cavalier King Charles Spaniels from CH Baron and Pepper
Born Nov. 2024
Ready Jan. 17
Expected Cavalier King Charles Spaniels from CH Jack Flash and Darling
Due Feb. 2025
Ready Apr. 19
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. 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 $2,500 - $2,800.
“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.”
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.
We handle the puppies from day one and provide early neurological stimulation. Focused socialization activities to develop bonding, voice recognition, curiosity and play drive using interactive toys and playtime are provided. Optimized nutrition, and early introduction to dental chews encourage good dentition and hygiene. Crate training is begun at 5 weeks of age. Potty training using pee pads and positive reinforcement. Grooming on table top with light brushing, gentle ear wipe, and introduction to nail clipping and dental viewing. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Daily handling, Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, neural stimulation, socailized with other dogs, adults, handled daily introduced to sounds touch , Car Rides, Crate Training , grooming , We begin potty training along with crate training & believe the two go hand in hand., Potty pads,, Crate Training, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, and Potty Training.
Veterinary health assesment at 8 weeks. Recommended puppy vaccines for Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus at 6 and 8 weeks. Bordatella kennel cough vaccination at 6 weeks. Worming at 2,4,6,8 weeks.
We send our puppies home with Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Basic obedience & manners, Microchip, Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Early Neurological Stimulation, Puppy package, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Vaccinations, Puppy Collar, Microchip, AKC Registration, Veterinary exam at 8 weeks with veterinary report., Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Food Starter Bag, and Certificate of Health.
Veronica 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.
Work with a trusted flight nanny to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Windgate Cavaliers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Darling
Darling is a 3 yr old girl out of GCH Henry and Ch Abbie. She is a delightful and affectionate companion, loves to play and ride in cars. Up for any activity, loves cheese and sleeping on comfy beds.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Pepper
Pepper is an exquisite B&T girl. Lovely silky coat, sweet loving temperament, she is very petite and playful. She has an impressive pedigree, champion sired, and health tested bloodlines. Her pups are beautiful, smart and affectionate.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About CH Baron
Deep ruby Baron a scrappy lovely AKC Champion is only 15 lbs. He Is proven sire of gorgeous puppies that are beautiful and affectionate.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Roo
Roo is a deeply pigmented true solid Ruby girl. She has shown in AKC conformation shows and has received points toward her championship. Her show career was interrupted by COVID. She was noted by the ultimate expert in solid Cavaliers, AKC show judge Dr. Keating to be a perfect example of a ruby bitch! She is wickedly intelligent, can open doors and is always a sweetheart. She has whelped one litter of stunning puppies in 2021. Please see pictures.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About CH Aengus
Stunning Blenheim male with ideal head, dark melting eyes and short stop. Aengus our foundation sire, earned his GCHS status as a 3 year old then was top 5 NOHS AKC Cavalier in 2017 and top 4 in 2018. Gorgeous deep red markings which he passes to all of his puppies. A prolific sire standing at stud at Windgate.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About CH Thor
Stunning deeply pigmented Black and Tan male with lovely head, long neck, and soft chocolate eyes. Finished his Championship in 2021. Has sired two litters of beautiful puppies.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About CH Jack Flash
Stunning 2 yr old Tricolor well marked male with correct conformation and a sweet gentle temperament. He is very flashy, with a silky, abundant soft coat and stops the clock whenever he enters a room. He has completed his AKC Championship and continues his career in the show ring for his Grand Championship. He is health cleared, OFA heart and eye clear and DNA clear of genetic diseases. Jack is a proven sire of exquisite puppies.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Molly
Tiny 12 lb beautiful Tricolor girl with deep expressive eyes and lovely head. A sweet darling that is very loving, intuitive, charming, playful and smart. She has many champions in her bloodlines and is health screened and OFA clear for heart and eye, and DNA clear for genetic diseases.