Paisley Fields Cavaliers

21/08/2025

🍒 Miss Cherry really should do some agility. I will have to get in shape!

20/08/2025

Teddie and I visited Barathaven Alzheimers Center this past weekend.

It is sometimes difficult for me to visit dementia patients due to losing a parent to Alzheimers, but Teddie never ceases to bring joy when we visit, so I focus on that. It really isn't about my personal discomfort.

Seeing expressions of happiness light up a face that was previously blank and nonresponsive is like a small miracle.

The love of a dog connecting to a soul.

19/08/2025

06/08/2025

Teddie enjoyed lots of attention this evening at the local library. Some of the kids came back to him twice instead of visiting the other dogs.

Seeing his joy in bringing others joy fills my heart.

05/08/2025

The SM MRI results are in!

With Cavaliers, the goal is to reduce health risks as much as possible, so for purebred litters, I am following the BVA/KC breeding scheme recommendation for SM. (The only way to eliminate SM completely in the breed is by crossbreeding).

Both dogs were completely normal in the neurological exam, as expected since they have never exhibited any symptoms (board certified neurologist at MU).

Teddie (~5 years - 2 months shy) was assessed at SM1A and Cherry (2.5 years) at SM1C, so they are acceptable to pair according to the breeding scheme.

So, after 6+ years of planning and testing, we are finally ready for the pitter patter of tiny feet!

I reached out via email to those on the wait list and interest list.

Application is now available on Www.pfcavaliers.com

30/07/2025

Today's the day for the final screening test prior to breeding. Both Teddie and Cherry are receiving MRI screenings for CM/SM.

The waiting is agonizing. Any time an animal undergoes anesthesia, it is a risk. Doing lots of deep breathing this morning.

18/07/2025

Being a show dog is hard, says Cherry, maybe.

17/07/2025

I am showing my Mi-Ki puppy in UKC this weekend, and brought Cherry along as well. I only entered her in a single show, as I don't have a second person to handle both dogs in group competition.

Miss Cherry 🍒 earned her second competition win and has all her points now. She only needs 1 more competition win to finish her UKC CH. Of course, she could care less!

She is just the best!

10/07/2025

For those of you interested in our breeding plans, the website has been updated with additional information and an application link.

Retesting for eye certification is booked in early August, and I am hoping to get MRIs done for CM/SM screening this month.

Fall 2025 Our first dual sired litter is planned for Fall 2025. The sires are planned to be Teddie, for AKC Cavaliers in a variety of colors, and a sable and white Papillon. Please submit an applic…

10/07/2025

A few weeks ago 🍒 Cherry and I attended a Barn Hunt workshop. Despite the hot weather, she was thrilled to seek out the hidden rat.

The video doesn't LOOK impressive, but actually was for a brand new dog. She found the rat in the fastest time of the group of 10.

The dog must go through the straw 'tunnel' and also climb on a bale of straw in addition to finding the rat in the first level.

(For those with welfare concerns, the rats are very tame, accustomed to dogs, and handled very carefully to ensure they remain safe physically and mentally.)