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Two things you absolutely want to see in a breeder: They are actively showing in the AKC and/or CKCS-USA and they belong to an AKC and/or CKCS-USA breed club. How Do I Choose Cavalier Breeder? It’s easier than you think. Ask the breeder why he or she is breeding Cavaliers. What answer do you want to hear? I’ll tell you in a minute, but first, I am assuming you can meet the nice folks who bred your new BFF, that is, in person. Zoom does not count. And also: I mean the breeder,

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If you have been looking for a Cavalier these days, you know that there has been a real run on them. Top Meadow has never had so many inquiries, and our friends in the Cavalier world tell us the same thing. Some people So is this a good time for you to get a puppy? Here are three reasons we hear from people wanting Cavaliers. I'm looking for a puppy to help me with stress. We actually recommend Cavaliers for stress and anxiety, and they are among the top choices for therapy d

From time to time we are asked by puppy seekers if Top Meadow Cavaliers are “purebred," or if the dog is AKC registered. The answer is,...

Chris here, again! If you decide on a Top Meadow puppy, you will want to plan for a couple of hours when you come to pick him or her up. When Jackie hands off a puppy, she wants you to be sure you have all your questions answered, and she wants you to know that she is always available by phone or text or email. It’s true: adopting a puppy also means establishing a happy relationship with a breeder. Part of our adoption process is to give the new puppy owner a binder full of i

Here’s the first of a series of blog posts that we hope will give prospective Cavalier owners some questions to answer and things to...

At Top Meadow we place puppies in homes between 10 and 12 weeks of age. Some larger breeds such as Labradors are placed as early as 8...