The Royal Boodlines of Majesty Majesty Cavaliers breeders King Charles Cavalier Spaniels California

Sylvancrest Cavaliers, the backbone of Majesty Cavaliers, was established 30 years ago when Kristine Ehlert fell in love with one little Cavalier and soon found herself traveling to England. She spent months visiting all of the old established kennels and finding the "best of the best" for our foundation stock. Most of our dogs come from the Kindrum and Homerbrent kennels, which are the healthiest bloodlines, world renown for longevity, beauty and temperament.

Kristine spent many years showing throughout the USA and Canada and breeding to perfect our bloodlines. She is remembered for some of her more famous champions including CH Kindrum Simon of Sylvancrest who was selected by her friend, Pam Thornhill, the founder of Kindrum. The English journals printed the famous "Simon goes to America" stories. He soon made his mark here and is seen in many top pedigrees of American bred dogs. Kristine was involved in founding CAVALIERS OF THE WEST in the CKCS Club and served as Vice-President for many years.

When I got my first Sylvancrest Cavalier 19 years ago, it was love at first puppy kiss.
Kris and I shared the same love of the breed and although we both held Masters degrees, we chose to devote all of our time to our Cavaliers. Our Breeding priorities are HEALTH, TEMPERAMENT, and COMFORMATION--in that order. We breed and show all 4 colors on a limited basis. We never have more puppies than we can spend individual time with. They are well adjusted to the home environment, without the typical behavioral problems found in kennel dogs.

BREED HISTORY:

Often called the dog of landed gentry and movie stars, this Spaniel was the favorite of England's King Charles II in the 1700's. He was often accused of spending more time with his beloved Spaniels than on affairs of state. Even today, they maintain a royal status (by Royal Decree) as the only breed allowed in all public places. They were often called little comforters, curing illness and keeping laps warm in the cold drafty castles. They were depicted in the paintings of many old masters including Gainesborough, Titian and Lancier. It was a Cavalier, faithful to the end, found under the skirts of Mary, Queen of Scots after she was beheaded.

The Cavalier is a highly intelligent and good natured little dog. They average 12-18 pounds and 12-13 inches high. Their personality is much like a Golden Retriever; loving, devoted, quick to learn and eager to please. They travel well and are a perfect companion for both active and sedentary lifestyles. They love children and other pets and are NEVER cross or snappy. They make good watchdogs as they will bark to alert, but do not keep on yapping like many smaller breeds are known to do.

They require no professional grooming and have a soft, lustrous odor-free coat. They do shed, but not excessively. They housebreak quite easily and are very clean natured, making them the perfect housepet. They are a hardy, healthy breed with few genetic problems. Unfortunately, like mnay small breeds, they can develop heart murmurs due to valve disease. The CKCS Club and our members are actively working to eliminate this problem in the breed. Some bloodlines seems to be clear of it and other more prone to it. By selective breeding, it may someday be eliminated. Even with the murmur, dogs can live a normal life span and sometimes require medication to control it. Average life span is 12-14 years.

Cavaliers can be extremely silly and comical. They bring joy and laughter to many households. They love to snuggle and are the ultimate huggable lapdog. They are NOT an independent breed and they do require companionship. They should never be left outside in kennels and must be treated as a family member. They prefer to sleep in their master's bed and be by his side most of the time. Those dark Spaniel eyes can melt anyone's heart.