About Picket Fence

Welcome to Picket Fence, a small hobby breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. We’re located in Burke, Virginia, just a short drive from Washington, D.C.

We have a passion for the breed and love to study, train and show our dogs. Picket Fence Cavaliers are dual registered with the American Kennel Club and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, U.S.A. We support health testing prior to breeding and choose to have our Cavaliers annually health tested by board-certified specialists.

Though we proudly show our dogs in the conformation ring, our Cavaliers are first and foremost our companions. They live in our home as pet members of our family, and travel with us wherever we go.

About Cavaliers

2010 ACKCSC National, 2nd place 12-18 mo. bitch The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a sweet, affectionate and loving companion with a waggly tail that never stops. Cavaliers have a gentle melting expression with large dark brown eyes, a silky coat with feathering, and are a “wash and wear” breed requiring only occasional brushing. Cavaliers get along well with children, cats, and other dogs, and are very adaptable, as long as they can be with you.

Cavaliers have some heritable conditions that can affect their health, the two most significant are mitral valve disease (MVD) and syringomyelia (SM).

Where to get a Cavalier

Honey - 8 weeks Reputable Cavalier breeders are guardians of the breed, striving to improve the breed’s health and longevity with each litter. When you get a puppy from a reputable breeder, you have peace of mind knowing that your puppy will have the best chance for a long, healthy life and will exhibit the traits for which Cavaliers are famous.

If you think you want a Cavalier, first educate yourself about the breed. If the Cavalier is right for you, please buy from a reputable breeder, or open your heart and home and adopt from Cavalier Rescue.