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Welcome to Crystal Ridge Ranch, home of Crystalridge Cavaliers. My name is Reita Swinney. In 2000, my husband and I retired from a busy life in Dallas, Texas, to the hills of Oklahoma where we enjoy a slower pace having more time for family, friends, volunteer work, and of course our Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
Since the 16 th century, these little spaniels have been pets of royalty in England. They are known for their sweet smiling faces, the matching sweet personality, and their constantly wagging tail. They are an inside dog and love to be near people. They stand 12-13 inches at the shoulder and weigh 13-18 pounds, with some variation accepted. |
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| Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are called “wash and wear” spaniels because they require very little grooming. They are considered a “toy” and can be found in the Toy Group of the American Kennel Club (AKC). There are 4 colors: the ever popular Chestnut Red and White (called “Blenheim”), the Tri-Color (Black and White with Tan points), Black and Tan, and Ruby (solid Chestnut Red). We were first drawn to the Whole Colors (Black/Tan and Ruby) because they are rare and seldom seen in the show ring yet are amazingly beautiful. However, we have come to adore all 4 colors. Each has its own beauty and all have the hallmark Cavalier King Charles Spaniel spirit and sweetness. As you scroll down our Home Page, you will see examples of all 4 colors. |
Meet our AKC CH Loranka's Desert Flame, "Bogie". Bogie is a Ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
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Here is Mayfield Diva at Crystalridge. Diva is a Black and Tan colored Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
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Jaz
Here is one of our future champions, Crystalridge And All That Jazz. "Jaz" started her show career in Charleston, North Carolina, May 2009 at the CKCSC, USA show. Jaz is a Blenheim (red and white) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
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Annabelle
Some puppies become Champions. All are adored pets. Annabelle is the Tri-Colored Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Crystalridge Divine Miss A (“Annabelle”), owned and loved by Carol Allen, a dear friend of ours. |
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Our Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are dual registered with both AKC (American Kennel Club) and CKCSC/USA (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club/USA). Our bloodlines are excellent, which may not seem important if you are simply wanting a family pet. However, even for the family pet, it is very important to know the bloodlines that have been established and proven for quality, health, and temperament.
All of the Cavaliers in our breeding program have health clearances from Board Certified Specialists (Veterinary Cardiologists and Ophthalmologists). The results of these tests are filed with the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), a viewable database for records of health testing on purebred dogs.
As you browse our website, please click on our “Info & Links” button and read the AKC Breed Standard, health issues of Cavaliers, and links to suggestions on raising, grooming, and possibly showing your Cavalier. Please feel free to email us if you have questions about Cavaliers. If you are looking for a Cavalier of your own, check out our “Pups” page. We screen all potential owners very carefully and if we do not have puppies, we are happy to connect you with other top reputable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeders. |
CH. Cooper & Reita
Meet AKC Ch. Crystalridge Mister Cooper. "Cooper" is a Blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
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Here is our adorable friend, Brendan, proudly displaying all 4 Cavalier colors. Meet Brendan's buddy, Madigan (Blenheim), Mayfield Max (Tri), Crystalridge Beatrice (Black/Tan) and Crystalridge Tancred (Ruby). |
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