Welcome to our Site! Thunder Pups Farm was established in 2004. Recognized by the AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. program, we are preservationist breeders of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Our purpose is to contribute healthy and strong Cavaliers for Generations.
After over 40 years of fostering and caring for abused and neglected dogs, we are finding so much joy starting puppies out right. We are not a kennel or puppy mill. We selectively breed to preserve and give back to the breed. We breed females from approximately age 2 to 4. We intentionally retire our Mommas early to reduce the risk of breast and other cancers and give them a wonderful life. Our dogs are thoroughly genetic, and health checked for eyes; heart; hips and patella. Our priorities are Health, Temperament and Breed Standard appearance.
Our dogs are family, they live in our home and hearts and not in an outdoor kennel. Our dogs and puppies are well socialized to living in your home. We feed only Royal Canin and supplement with multivitamins, probiotics, blueberries, and yogurt for training. Only the best for our Cavaliers.
Cavaliers are special, if you know - you know. To read more about this wonderful breed and to find our recommendations-see our FAQ Page. We are grateful for the support of our family, friends, mentors, veterinarians, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club (AKC). We are AKC breeders and follow all appropriate genetic, health and screening recommendations.
Watch videos of Thunder Pups, AKC Cavaliers and our Rescues at
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Meet the Pack:
Our first Dam is Isabella Esther of Thunder Pups Farm. She has well researched parentage, we met her parents and grandparents, and all are still in excellent health! Isabella has had her genetic and health testing (CHIC) and a four generation AKC Certified Pedigree. Bella has Grand Championship blood lines with many champions! She is a beautiful Black and Tan Cavalier. She has never known a person who did not wish her all the best and give her love and attention. After fostering rescue dogs for many decades, this is a great joy to us to create a well socialized trusting friend. Isabella and Kip are a mated pair and she gave birth to their first litter in June 2024. Beautiful Rubies and Black & Tan Puppies! See our Puppy Pages for pictures and details for future litters.
In November 2022 we welcomed Christopher Robin Mountbatten, 'Kip' to the family! Kip came home in January 2023. Born of prestigious Rivershyre Cavaliers, he has a wonderful pedigree from De la Gorge/Woodville and Rabymar/Kingston lines. These are some of the finest bloodlines in the breed! We met Kip's parents and grandmother. His family history is strong and healthy with no eye, ortho or heart issues. Kip has had his age appropriate genetic and health testing. He is available for stud services including natural breeding, AI Side by Side at our Reproductive Specialists and fresh or frozen semen transport for Artificial Insemination. See his Stud Services page for more details.
We knew we had a match made in heaven! Kip has stolen our hearts and become the man of the house.
In July 2024 we welcomed Katie Scarlett O'Hara of Thunder Pups Farm! Katie is a beautiful Tri-Colored Cavalier with excellent lineage and Pedigree. We plan to obtain all her Health Certifications and testing to ensure she will be well suited for our breeding program. She has completed her cardiology and PennHIP: hips, elbows and patella clearances. She will complete her ofa eye exam in March.
She is a little spitfire with endless energy. She came home during Bella's weening of her puppies and Isabella is so sweet with Katie. Now Katie is baby sitting little Willow. Cavaliers have the biggest hearts tucked away in those tiny fur packages. All LOVE!!! When you have one, you'll know.
Born on December 21, 2024, our little Christmas Present came home to us in February 2025. We have great plans for her to grow up to be a fine Thunder Pup! Her name is Elora Danan's 'Willow' of Thunder Pups Farm. She is a special little lady with an excellent pedigree. Willow is the result of a well planned and long awaited collaboration between a trifecta of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeders. She is a blessing to watch grow. We look forward to producing the most beautiful Ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in years to come.
Retired Thunder Pups Where are they now?
In October 2023 White Manitou Khloe arrived from Hungary. We call her Bailey. She came from European Championship lines. In order to import a breeding dog from Europe, she had to pass Cavalier health clearances. Bailey came to us with full documentation for eyes, patellas, hips and heart.We repeated adult PennHIP testing on Bailey at age 2. Her hips were on the high side of standard deviation for Cavaliers. For her own best interest, we have retired Bailey.
Our intent is to better the breed. Small risks to her health and longevity are not acceptable for our program. We retire our girls to live with one of their puppies in nearby homes where we can continue to visit, have pupdates and enjoy retirement at an early age. Here are Bailey and her daughter Holly. Happy together, furever.