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Find answers to common questions about our Cavaliers and the process of welcoming one home.

19 questions

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01What are your puppy prices?

Our puppy prices start at:

  • ACA boys: $1,800
  • ACA girls: $2,500
  • AKC boys: $2,000
  • AKC girls: $2,800
  • AKC chocolate carriers: $3,500
  • AKC chocolate Cavaliers: $4,000

Prices may vary by puppy. Each available puppy's listing will show their price. Full registration may be available on select puppies for an additional $500.

02Do you have a waiting list?

Yes. We maintain separate waiting lists for ACA, AKC, and AKC Chocolate puppies. A $500 deposit secures a place on any of these lists. Places are assigned in the order deposits are received. When puppies are ready for selection, we offer them to families on the applicable list in order. Puppies not selected through the list may be posted as available on our website.

03How do I get on your waiting list?

Let us know your preferred color, sex, and registration type. We'll share an approximate timeframe for a suitable litter. If that works for you, a $500 deposit secures your place and is applied to your puppy's purchase price. The deposit is transferable but nonrefundable unless My Kids Kennel expressly states otherwise beforehand.

04What is the difference between pet home and show or breeding home placements?

Pet home puppies are placed with a spay/neuter agreement and may not be bred. Registration papers are provided after the spay/neuter agreement is completed. The puppy must be at least 12 months old before being spayed or neutered; earlier surgery voids the health warranty and forfeits registration paperwork under our limited-registration contract. Breeding/show placements do not have the spay/neuter clause and receive registration papers when the puppy goes home. We determine which puppies are suitable for breeding/show placements with our veterinarian. Please review the applicable purchase agreement for complete terms.

05What if there isn't a puppy I want in the litter I'm waiting for?

Your deposit can transfer to the next available litter that meets your preferences. It remains nonrefundable unless My Kids Kennel expressly states otherwise beforehand.

06How do I place a deposit?

If you are working with us through Good Dog, all puppy payments, including deposits and the remaining balance, must be made through Good Dog's payment system. For other buyers, we typically email a Square invoice that can be paid by credit or debit card. In some circumstances, we may accept Venmo or Cash App. Deposits are transferable but nonrefundable unless My Kids Kennel expressly states otherwise beforehand.

07When is my deposit payment due?

The deposit is due when you are ready to reserve a waiting list place or an available puppy. A place or puppy is not reserved until payment is received. Deposit payment requests, whether sent through Square or Good Dog, have a 24-hour payment window; if payment is not received within that window, the request is canceled and the place released. Deposits on available puppies are $500. If the puppy is close to go-home, full payment may be required up front.

08When is the balance due on my puppy?

The remaining balance is due one week before the agreed go-home date. If the puppy is being delivered, the balance must be paid before the puppy leaves My Kids Kennel. If an available puppy is selected during go-home week, we may require full payment up front.

09Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. We can arrange an individually tailored payment plan, including one that begins before a litter arrives. The puppy must still be paid in full one week before go-home. Buyers working with us through Good Dog make these payments through Good Dog.

10When do I select my puppy?

Selections generally begin when puppies are about 2–6 weeks old and proceed in the order deposits were received. My Kids Kennel reserves first pick in each litter.

11When is my puppy ready to come home?

Puppies generally go home at 9–10 weeks old after their final veterinary exam. If you need more time, we can hold your puppy for up to two additional weeks at no charge. After that, the holding fee is $50 per week.

12What veterinary care will my puppy receive before coming home?

Our puppies follow a veterinarian-recommended vaccine and deworming schedule. They receive multiple rounds of broad-spectrum dewormer, up to three puppy vaccinations, and their first monthly flea treatment. Each puppy goes home with individual veterinary records and a veterinarian-issued health certificate and has had one to three veterinary health and wellness exams.

13Does my puppy come with a health warranty?

Yes. Our limited-registration purchase agreement includes a two-year warranty from your puppy's date of birth for certain fatal congenital conditions and genetic heart conditions, subject to the agreement's requirements. It also includes a separate short-term health provision after pickup. Please review the applicable puppy purchase agreement for full details about coverage, notice, documentation, and remedies.

14Will I receive updates on my puppy after placing a deposit?

Yes. You'll receive several updates before your puppy comes home.

15Will my puppy be potty trained?

Our puppies are introduced to puppy potty pads, but they do not go home fully potty trained. You'll need to continue training in your home. Our After Puppy Pickup email includes tips for helping your puppy adjust to a new potty pad location.

16Will my puppy be well socialized?

Our puppies are raised in our family home, where they experience everyday sounds and activity and are regularly handled and played with by our family and children. They are also exposed to our cats.

17What will my puppy come home with?

Our complimentary puppy kit generally includes food, treats, toys, a blanket, and health records. Some items may be limited depending on the delivery option.

18How does my puppy get home?

We’re happy to help you plan how to bring your puppy home. Pickup can be arranged in Wilburton, Oklahoma or alternatively we may also be able to arrange a closer meetup spot or potential delivery depending on various factors. We’ll discuss the available options and any additional fee with you beforehand.

19Do you recommend pet insurance?

Yes. We offer 30 days of Trupanion coverage at no cost to you. Our puppy contract requires you to activate the initial coverage when you receive your puppy, but you are not obligated to continue it afterward. Visit our Pet Insurance page to learn why we recommend insurance.

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