I started Darane Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with the goal of breeding healthy, beautiful and typically sweet Cavaliers. My first Cavalier was the wonderful Starwind Magic Moment, “Mr. Darcy”. When I saw him it was love at first sight. And, when he won his first blue ribbon it was the beginning of a new and exciting obsession!

 

In the ten years since Mr. Darcy came into my life, I have had two important mentors in the Cavalier world. Pam Burkley of Saintbrides Cavaliers and Mandy Mulligan of Nightingale Cavaliers each have helped me accomplish the goals I set for my breeding program.

 

My first girl, Saintbrides Bronwyn or “Lizzie”, came from Pam. Lizzie produced my first litter in February 2007. My first home bred Champion was out of my first whole color litter. The mother was Bryndael The Gay Divorcee, “RedDog” bred by Brenda Gear. CKCSC-USA Ch Darane Holly Blue was the only girl in the litter. I figured I had better keep Blue and see how she turned out. Blue was slow to mature but eventually became a beautiful show girl. RedDog produced another Champion with Darane Red Sonja. And her granddaughter, Darane Billie Jean, “Myrtle” also finished.

 

All of my puppies are registered in both the CKCSC-USA and the AKC. I am a member of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club-USA. More information can be found about Cavaliers on the Club website at www.ckcsc.org. I am also a member of the four regional clubs associated with the CKCSC-USA. Those clubs’ websites provide information about local conformation shows, obedience matches and fun get-togethers.

 

Cavaliers of the Northeast: www.cne-ckcsc.org   

Cavaliers of the South: www.cavaliersofthesouth.org

Cavaliers of the Midwest: www.cavaliersofthemidwest.org

Cavaliers of the West: www.cavaliersofthewest.org

 

 

Cavaliers have taken over my life and I wouldn’t have it any other way!