Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. Rocky Oak Cavaliers is located in Northeast Oklahoma on our 18-acre farm nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Our property is heavily wooded with beautiful oak trees and rocky terrain—hence the name Rocky Oak. Alongside our dogs, we also raise dairy goats and a small flock of laying hens.
We have been devoted to Cavaliers for almost 2 decades and take immense pride in the care, health, and ethical breeding of our dogs.
Our Breeding Program
All of our puppies are whelped and raised inside our home until they join their new families. We raise Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, cavatzus( cavalier x shihtzu), and Biewer Terriers. Our purebred dogs are registered with the AKC; however, puppies placed in pet homes will not receive any registration. This policy helps ensure our dogs are not bred without our consent. If you are interested in breeding/show rights, we are happy to discuss that option individually.
Throughout their time in our home, puppies are exposed to normal household noises, regular handling, bathing, and early socialization.
Health, Veterinary Care & Standards
We place the highest priority on the health and well-being of our dogs and puppies.
- All adults receive routine veterinary care, vaccinations, deworming, and health testing.
- Only healthy, mature males and females are selected for breeding.
- Puppies are examined by our veterinarian at least once—typically twice—before going home.
- Puppies leave with:
- A comprehensive “head-to-tail” veterinary exam
- At least two vaccinations
- Regular deworming
- Flea and heartworm prevention (Revolution)
- Early litter-box training
- Our goal is to provide puppies with the healthiest possible start.
Our No-Visit Policy
We are often asked whether families may visit. While we understand the excitement of meeting your future puppy, we do not allow visitors, and we want to be transparent about why.
1. Disease Prevention
Young puppies have developing immune systems and are highly vulnerable to infectious diseases. Parvovirus and other pathogens can be unknowingly carried in on shoes, clothing, or even car tires after visiting parks, vet clinics, pet stores, or other kennels. Contrary to some beliefs puppies are not fully protected from things like parvo until fully vaccinated which is a series of 3 vaccines.
One innocent visit can endanger an entire litter. For this reason, our mothers and puppies remain in our home, separate from outside traffic.
2. Stress on Mother Dogs
Newborn litters require a calm, predictable environment. Introducing unfamiliar people can be extremely stressful for nursing mothers, which in turn affects their puppies. Protective moms may move quickly or unexpectedly, increasing the risk of accidental injury to newborn pups.
3. Fairness to All Families
Your puppy is not the only puppy. Allowing visitors for some but not others would compromise the safety of every puppy in a litter. Protecting all puppies protects your puppy.
4. Breeder Safety
Unfortunately, breeder theft, and targeted attacks are increasing nationwide. In several cases, individuals posing as buyers have stolen dogs—or worse, harmed breeders. For the safety of our home, our animals, and our family, we do not allow unknown visitors.
(References available upon request.)
For these reasons, our policy is firm: no in-home visits—no exceptions.
How We Keep You Updated
We know how important it is to feel connected to your puppy. We provide weekly or bi-weekly photos and/or videos so you can watch your puppy grow. We are always available for questions, although replies may sometimes be delayed when we are caring for mothers and newborns—our dogs always come first.
We post videos often on our Facebook page as puppy’s get older so you can see they are happy, healthy and in a clean environment.
Do you FaceTime?
I completely understand why people sometimes ask to FaceTime, especially with the number of scams out there. However, I don’t offer FaceTime calls from my home. My home is also where I raise my puppies, and I’m a very private person. Having people I don’t personally know come virtually inside my home feels intrusive to me, so that’s simply a boundary I’ve chosen to maintain. We respect if that’s a deal breaker for you and we ask you extend the same respect.
I’m always happy to provide current photos and videos of the puppy, talk by phone, answer questions, and provide information to verify both myself and my breeding program. I want families to feel completely comfortable working with me, while also respecting the privacy of my home.
Our Commitment
Our philosophy is “Safety Over Sales.”
We are not here simply to sell puppies; we want to build lasting relationships with the families who take our puppies home. We love receiving updates and watching our puppies thrive in their new environments. We are happy to provide previous buyer references and a veterinarian reference upon request.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to answer questions.
