Cavalier King Charles Spaniel stud dogs with heart clearances
Cavaliers are gentle, sweet companions, yet the breed carries a heavy load of heart disease. Because of that, the age and heart status of the sire matter more here than in almost any other breed. VerifiedStuds puts those facts on every profile.
$800 to $2,500
typical fee, while champion sires cost more
4 health tests
on the parent club CHIC list
Natural, chilled, frozen
breeding methods
The first Cavalier profiles are on their way. Meanwhile, owners of mature, heart-clear males can still take a Founding Stud spot.
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Show his cardiologist report, his age and his color to breeders who are searching for a heart-clear sire.
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Claim this spotStud fees for Cavaliers usually sit between $800 and $2,500. A health-tested pet-line male often charges $800 to $1,500. However, AKC champions and older males with clear hearts can ask $1,800 to $3,000.
These are market estimates, because breeders set prices privately. In this breed, an older stud with a clean heart is often worth more than a young one. Our stud fee guide explains how fees, puppy-back deals and repeat breedings work.
$800 to $2,500
Overall range: $800 to $3,000
Health-tested, untitled male: $800 to $1,500
Champion or older heart-clear sire: $1,800 to $3,000
The American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club sets four tests for a CHIC number. You can also find them on the AKC Toy Group health testing page. Owners upload these for the Verified Health badge:
Test
What we accept
Heart
Exam by a board-certified cardiologist, repeated yearly
Eyes
Exam by a board-certified ophthalmologist (ACVO), repeated yearly
Hips
OFA hip evaluation or PennHIP
Patellas
Veterinary patellar luxation exam, registered with OFA
Brucellosis
Negative test taken before the breeding
Mitral valve disease (MVD) is the main worry. Therefore, many breeders follow a simple rule: use only dogs that are at least two and a half years old with a clear heart, whose parents were clear at five. Some also screen for syringomyelia by MRI and run DNA tests for Episodic Falling and Dry Eye Curly Coat. Check any registered result on the OFA website.
Want to understand heart grades and eye exams first? Our health testing guides explain them simply. Read the full Cavalier King Charles Spaniel health testing guide.
First, look at his age and heart. A three or four year old male with a recent clear exam from a cardiologist is a safer choice than a young dog with no history. Also ask when his parents and grandparents first developed a murmur.
Next, check the dates. Heart and eye exams expire after a year, so old certificates say little. Then confirm his hips and patellas, because both problems occur in small spaniels.
Finally, consider type and color. The breed comes in Blenheim, tricolor, ruby and black and tan. Color genetics decide which shades a pairing can produce. Meanwhile, the standard asks for a 13 to 18 pound dog with a gentle, melting expression and a happy tail.
The AKC describes the Cavalier as affectionate, gentle and graceful. The breed descends from the toy spaniels of British royal courts, and breeders revived the old type in the 1920s. Adults stand 12 to 13 inches tall.
Cavaliers ranked 12th in AKC registrations for 2025, and demand keeps rising. As a result, careless litters are common. A health-focused sire is therefore the best gift you can give your puppies and their future owners.
Cavaliers usually breed naturally and without fuss. Still, chilled semen helps when the best heart-clear male lives far away. Frozen semen has value as well, since it lets breeders use a dog that later proved healthy into old age. Every profile lists the methods on offer.
For timing and shipping basics, read the dog artificial insemination guide. Then see how VerifiedStuds works.
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First, shortlist studs and message owners through the site to agree on dates and terms.
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Then book the stud and pay the listed fee by card at checkout.
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After that, accept the breeding terms before the booking confirms.
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Finally, the owner is paid through Stripe, and you can leave a verified review after the breeding.
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How much is a Cavalier stud fee?
Most owners charge between $800 and $2,500. However, champions and older males with proven clear hearts can reach $3,000.
What health tests should a Cavalier stud have?
The parent club asks for heart, eye, hip and patella exams. In addition, we need a negative brucellosis test before each breeding.
How old should a Cavalier be before he is used at stud?
Many breeders wait until at least two and a half years, with a clear heart exam from a cardiologist. Ask your vet or cardiologist about your own dog.
Which Cavalier colors can be bred together?
Any of the four colors can be paired. However, the result depends on the genes each parent carries, so ask the stud owner what he has produced.
Do you take every breed?
Yes. Any breed can be listed on VerifiedStuds. Breed pages are simply published a few at a time.
How do I list my Cavalier at stud?
Create a free account, upload his heart and other health results, add photos and set your fee. Or let our team build the listing for you.
List him free while the 100 Founding Stud spots are open, or look at typical fees first.