I want to take a moment to thank Hotchkiss Cavaliers! We recently adopted Guinness. We are so happy to have this sweet beautiful boy in our family. Hotchkiss Cavaliers is a wonderful loving breeder and made the adoption so easy. We received a laminated folder with all the important information we needed to make the transition (licensing, micro chip, medical records) along with his food and supplements. I highly recommend Hotchkiss Cavaliers! -Laura G
From Albie’s people:
“I recently picked up my **5-ever puppy "Albie" from the Hotchkiss's. During the 6 week wait (which seemed forever) I received weekly updates and pictures which I truly appreciated. He knows his name and is so social all due to fact that he received so much love and interaction with the family (4 children). This was such a wonderful experience for me since I have not have a puppy in 12 years. The Hotchkiss family are so dedicated to their dogs and the pups.
I received a packet of very useful information and all of the vet information. I know that if I were to have any questions I could call in a heartbeat. I have already told them that I am very interested in getting another pup from the next litter they have. We are staying in contact with updates on Albie's progress and photos. Thank you again for bringing such love and joy into my home.”
** “5-ever” is even longer than forever! ♥️ 🐾
The above comment was from Kathie C. This is from her daughter Chelsea:
“We just picked up our pup Albie from Hotchkiss Cavaliers a few days ago. We were so happy to meet him and his canine and human family! Parents were on site and the family was amazing! It is so evident how much they love their dogs. We stayed for over an hour going over information, playing with the new dog and realizing we will forever be a part of this great Cavalier King Charles community! Albie has adjusted so well to our new home, is a cuddle monster and hasn't had any accidents in the house. This is an amazing breed and we are so happy we used Hotchkiss! We already asked for another pup from the next litter”
From Maisie’s people:
“It was purely by chance that we found Hotchkiss Cavaliers. But we are soooo very glad that we did! Their adult dogs are beautiful and sweet tempered, and those qualities are reflected in the pups as well! The pups are raised in a home environment with lots of activity.
Karilyn was terrific with providing us pictures every day or two as they grew. It was clear that they were all happy healthy pups!
We were also more than pleased with the "business" end of our purchase. The contract & health info was all as expected it to be. And loads of tips and information was provided to us when we picked our Maisie up!
They say that Cavaliers are like potato chips....you cant have just one! We know that when we look for another Cavalier someday that we will look to Hotchkiss Cavaliers first!”
From Halo’s people:
“When I found Karilyn Hotchkiss on the AKC site, little did I know the joy that was about to enter our broken world. We lost my father in a tragic accident in May, and he was the love of our lives. Married 50 years, he was my mom's best friend, her soul mate, her everything. When I made the decision to get Mom a puppy for her 70th birthday, it was undoubtedly devine intervention to have found Karilyn and Hotchkiss Cavaliers. Halo is now Mom's new soul mate, the second love of her life, and he will be until she and my father are together again. The entire adoption process was just a blessed event. Karilyn sent amazing pictures and videos daily, and what fun it was to watch Halo and his litter mates grow as we eagerly awaited his arrival! We became part of the Hotchkiss family, experiencing feeding time and bath time, play time and sleepy time. The entire experience has brought a happiness back into our lives, and to once again see my mom smile with joy when she holds her new baby boy, well, I just can't thank Karilyn enough! We were meant to find you, Karilyn. Thanks, Poppy, for your guidance from Heaven above.”
“I recently picked up my **5-ever puppy "Albie" from the Hotchkiss's. During the 6 week wait (which seemed forever) I received weekly updates and pictures which I truly appreciated. He knows his name and is so social all due to fact that he received so much love and interaction with the family (4 children). This was such a wonderful experience for me since I have not have a puppy in 12 years. The Hotchkiss family are so dedicated to their dogs and the pups.
I received a packet of very useful information and all of the vet information. I know that if I were to have any questions I could call in a heartbeat. I have already told them that I am very interested in getting another pup from the next litter they have. We are staying in contact with updates on Albie's progress and photos. Thank you again for bringing such love and joy into my home.”
** “5-ever” is even longer than forever! ♥️ 🐾
The above comment was from Kathie C. This is from her daughter Chelsea:
“We just picked up our pup Albie from Hotchkiss Cavaliers a few days ago. We were so happy to meet him and his canine and human family! Parents were on site and the family was amazing! It is so evident how much they love their dogs. We stayed for over an hour going over information, playing with the new dog and realizing we will forever be a part of this great Cavalier King Charles community! Albie has adjusted so well to our new home, is a cuddle monster and hasn't had any accidents in the house. This is an amazing breed and we are so happy we used Hotchkiss! We already asked for another pup from the next litter”
From Maisie’s people:
“It was purely by chance that we found Hotchkiss Cavaliers. But we are soooo very glad that we did! Their adult dogs are beautiful and sweet tempered, and those qualities are reflected in the pups as well! The pups are raised in a home environment with lots of activity.
Karilyn was terrific with providing us pictures every day or two as they grew. It was clear that they were all happy healthy pups!
We were also more than pleased with the "business" end of our purchase. The contract & health info was all as expected it to be. And loads of tips and information was provided to us when we picked our Maisie up!
They say that Cavaliers are like potato chips....you cant have just one! We know that when we look for another Cavalier someday that we will look to Hotchkiss Cavaliers first!”
From Halo’s people:
“When I found Karilyn Hotchkiss on the AKC site, little did I know the joy that was about to enter our broken world. We lost my father in a tragic accident in May, and he was the love of our lives. Married 50 years, he was my mom's best friend, her soul mate, her everything. When I made the decision to get Mom a puppy for her 70th birthday, it was undoubtedly devine intervention to have found Karilyn and Hotchkiss Cavaliers. Halo is now Mom's new soul mate, the second love of her life, and he will be until she and my father are together again. The entire adoption process was just a blessed event. Karilyn sent amazing pictures and videos daily, and what fun it was to watch Halo and his litter mates grow as we eagerly awaited his arrival! We became part of the Hotchkiss family, experiencing feeding time and bath time, play time and sleepy time. The entire experience has brought a happiness back into our lives, and to once again see my mom smile with joy when she holds her new baby boy, well, I just can't thank Karilyn enough! We were meant to find you, Karilyn. Thanks, Poppy, for your guidance from Heaven above.”
Hotchkiss Cavaliers has an excellent breeding program. Karilyn takes great pride in her all of her pups. I appreciate all her knowledge and advice as she has been mentoring me as I start my own breeding program. I could not have asked for a better person to help guide me through this journey.
-Brooke R.
-Brooke R.
Karilyn is an incredible breeder. She is thoughtful and deeply concerned with all of her puppies and Cavaliers under her care.
Although I did not purchase a puppy yet, we did adopt one of her retired breeding ruby Cavaliers, Reese.
Reese is an absolute joy. Healthy, energetic, spunky, and full of mischievous personality.
As he was an adult Cavalier when we adopted him, we noticed right away he was already very well trained and so well behaved and so incredibly smart!
I am on the waiting list for a Cavalier female puppy with Karilyn and cannot wait to bring home a little sister for Reese 🐾
- Robert L. (Update: He adopted Hina blenheim female July 2023)
Although I did not purchase a puppy yet, we did adopt one of her retired breeding ruby Cavaliers, Reese.
Reese is an absolute joy. Healthy, energetic, spunky, and full of mischievous personality.
As he was an adult Cavalier when we adopted him, we noticed right away he was already very well trained and so well behaved and so incredibly smart!
I am on the waiting list for a Cavalier female puppy with Karilyn and cannot wait to bring home a little sister for Reese 🐾
- Robert L. (Update: He adopted Hina blenheim female July 2023)
I reached out to Hotchkiss on a referral from someone I know personally in Rochester. She has 2 beautiful adult Hotchkiss Cavvies and I wasted no time asking her where she got them. I was told Hotchkiss Cavaliers. That night I wasted no time in reaching out to Karilyn! I was given the run down on how she conducted business and was told I had to wait for the waiting list to open. I waited like a kid waiting for Christmas for the announcement on when the waiting list would open. Let me tell you, that Jan 1st at 12:01a, I FINALLY got on that waiting list! The wait was worth it. This past June 2022, my dreams came true! I got to pick my sweet Renley up. He's now almost 9 months and is nothing short of perfect! He comes from Mom Haru (chocolate blenheim) and Dad Ruckus (black and white). Renley is a classic blenheim but his coloring is a deep rich metallic chestnut (red) and white with the most perfect black nose. He is gorgeous! He has the sweetest temperament and is the most loving and loyal (spoiled) baby boy. I give full credit to the family he was born and raised with, the Hotchkiss family. Do I recommend Hotchkiss Cavaliers? The short answer is YES. The long answer, you won't ever find a more knowledgeable group of Cavvie breeders (along with her breeding partners). The why is, Karilyn and her family raise these babies to know love and kindness. They are held, played with, exposed to a variety of noises like the vacuum and even thunderstorms from Alexa. The videos and photos you get while you wait for your baby to come home are an added bonus! The thing I loved the most was no matter my question, I was able to reach out to Karilyn. She will, crazily, respond to you at all hours. Not only does she have the Hotchkiss breeding program, she also works full time. I am not sure this woman sleeps...ever! Each litter is born in HER house with Karilyn, her husband and their children loving them from their first breath. With Hotchkiss Cavaliers no dogs live outside! All of her dogs live IN her house with everyone else. Hotchkiss puppies have the best chance at a wonderful life bc Karilyn makes sure her puppies end up in good homes where they will be taken care of for years to come. She gives each owner, everything you will need to start your journey with your new furbaby. You can take comfort in knowing, after you have brought your "tiny" home, she will remain in contact with you. If she notices there is a trend in questions she is receiving, she is transparent in that she will create a post to make everyone aware of a question or concern she has received. If you are looking to bring a Cavalier King Charles in to your world then you really cannot go wrong choosing a Hotchkiss Cavalier. If you have any questions, reach out to Karilyn, she will get back to you and will immediately put your mind at ease. Then you, like me, will know you've made the right decision! To the Hotchkiss family, thank you for giving us our Renley...we cannot wait (in the furture) to bring our next Cavalier home!
💙 Valeena & Renley H.
💙 Valeena & Renley H.
Karilyn is so much more then a "Breeder" she is human mama #1, aka "mama Ka". I am a Veteran who wanted/needed a special pup so when I committed to the idea of one I was very careful. I came across Hotchkiss, shared some basic info, then watched her for a year. The quality I saw was no advertisement, it was love. 6 months ago I took the giant step and I now have my GLORY and am awaiting the home coming of her brother HONOR. She knows everyone of her pups names, their new parents names and is always available to give advice. Her children and husband take an active interest in the pups as well so I am including them as outstanding. My GLORY, hears Karilyns voice on a video and still looks for her. That speaks volumes! she is and always will be Mama #1 to Glory and Honor. if you are looking for a well rounded pup who is healthy, happy, and loved from day 1. the Hotchkiss team is where you need to go.
-Lisa P.
-Lisa P.
Just wanted to share an update on our beautiful Lila. She continues to be such a joy in our lives. Such an amazing companion that we are adding another pup from Karilyn to our family soon. Hugo will be coming home in the next month or so and we cannot wait. Karilyn is breeding healthy, gentle, beautiful dogs- we are forever grateful to her and her family for all of their hard work.
-Bridgette M. (Update: she came back and bought a second pup Feb 2024)
-Bridgette M. (Update: she came back and bought a second pup Feb 2024)
Update on Kenny (formerly Noah): He is doing great! His house training has gone so well! He has a crate he uses only for night time sleeping, and he seems to love being in it. At bedtime he goes right into it on his own. He sleeps a good 8 hours every night very peacefully. We’ve had five dogs over 50 years, and never one more loving than this one. He keeps a pretty strict schedule for himself…he’s eating the food you recommended and now weighs 18.5 pounds. He’s just a great pup!!!
He’s a happy little guy…and, seriously, he is really smart and great company! If they’re all like Kenny, you send out pretty terrific puppies!
—Bobbie R.
He’s a happy little guy…and, seriously, he is really smart and great company! If they’re all like Kenny, you send out pretty terrific puppies!
—Bobbie R.
Update on Oakley: “He is doing great!! We love him so much! He is has the best personality. I swear he understands us when we are talking to him. I wish I could have 100 more dogs just like him. I never knew I could love a dog so much 💕💕“
-Sherri W.
-Sherri W.
I went with my Mother to bring Hudson (Maverick) home and add him to our family. I would 100% recommend Kairlyn and the Hotchkiss Cavalier family. She was informative, attentive, professional and friendly. She also sent home a care package with him. It was wonderful to meet a breeder who takes the time and loving care for all of her puppies.
Hudson has only been with us a week but Hudson is a happy, healthy little boy who is the houdini of our home. Chasing after his adopted brothers with reckless abandon when he slides from him pen. Snuggling on the couch with his new family. I hope if I am ever in need of a puppy in the future that I can come to you. Thank you Karilyn it was a pleasure to meet you.
-Jessica B.
Hudson has only been with us a week but Hudson is a happy, healthy little boy who is the houdini of our home. Chasing after his adopted brothers with reckless abandon when he slides from him pen. Snuggling on the couch with his new family. I hope if I am ever in need of a puppy in the future that I can come to you. Thank you Karilyn it was a pleasure to meet you.
-Jessica B.
Best experience with purchase of our pup Franklin! Absolutely beautiful pup! All tips and advice worked like a charm too💜 Would recommend this breeder and breed over anyone 💜
-Kim S.
-Kim S.
“I’m truly blessed as well to get Bentley and Lexus from Hotchkiss Cavaliers. Best experience ever ! To know if I needed Karilyn for anything she was always there …One day we will add another and only will be getting it from her. Oxoxo
-Lisa M.
-Lisa M.
“Our pup, Kasper from Karilyn has the most amazing personality
He plays well with our other pups, one is a rescue, also with our kitty
He can play alone, and/or cuddle
He was easy to potty train
I attribute this the the caring environment he was raised in
Karilyn has been easy to communicate with and is obviously conscientious about her pups
We are so grateful - clearly we will be wanting another down the road
Look at all these positive testaments
Words speak volumes
We are grateful 😇”
-Kathleen F.
He plays well with our other pups, one is a rescue, also with our kitty
He can play alone, and/or cuddle
He was easy to potty train
I attribute this the the caring environment he was raised in
Karilyn has been easy to communicate with and is obviously conscientious about her pups
We are so grateful - clearly we will be wanting another down the road
Look at all these positive testaments
Words speak volumes
We are grateful 😇”
-Kathleen F.
“I recommend Hotchkiss Cavaliers. We added our second Hotchkiss pup about 4 months ago and he is an absolute dream. Bruno is happy and healthy and loves playing with our other Hotchkiss pup, Ruthie. Karilyn is great to work with and breeds beautiful healthy cavaliers.“
-Lisa B.
-Lisa B.
“We are so grateful for Orbit. He's a perfect addition to the family with two little girls!”
-Carla O.
-Carla O.
“Karilyn and the Hotchkiss family take amazing care of their pups. I am also forever greatful with my retired fur baby (Ruckus).
He is sooooo loving. Everyone loves cuddling with him including his brother chewy. He has been the best thing that has happened to my family in a long time. Thank you!”
Sylkia P. (Update: she also adopted our retired stud Diogi)
He is sooooo loving. Everyone loves cuddling with him including his brother chewy. He has been the best thing that has happened to my family in a long time. Thank you!”
Sylkia P. (Update: she also adopted our retired stud Diogi)
“I have a Hotchkiss pup (Haru and Ruckus are the parents) who is a DREAM and I can attest to her amazing care before joining our family 💝 Very grateful to Karilyn, indeed!”
-Karen P.
-Karen P.
“Absolutely love Hotchkiss Cavaliers! We adore our little Cinnamon ❤️ and having thoughts about get him a sister someday ❤️ will definitely get it from Karilyn.”
-Karen V.
-Karen V.
“We got Charlie and Pixie, two retirees, from Karilyn Hotchkiss Cavaliers: AKC Cavalier King Charles Spaniels of New York and have had the best experience. We added Charlie to our family first and because of such a great experience we ended up adding Pixie to our family at the end of May. Both Charlie and Pixie came fully trained, socialized, well-behaved, and it was clear that they were so loved before joining our family. We couldn’t have asked for two better pups. Karilyn has also been available to answer all of my questions at any time. Pixie is the most snuggly baby 💗 always needs to be on my lap! Thank you, Karilyn and the Hotchkiss Family!💗”
-Danielle S.
-Danielle S.
“My family is so grateful to Karilyn and the Hotchkiss Family for their care of their sweet dogs and the gift they gave us in Maggie. I approached Karilyn, looking for a retired adult.
We had a previous bad experience with a dog and wanted to find an adult whose temperament was set. We spoke for a long time and Karilyn calmed my worries and answered my many, many questions. In getting to know each other, she decided to rehome her sweet Maggie (AKA Mama Maggie) with our family when she retired from breeding at the age of 5. I know this was a difficult decision for her because of how much their family dearly loved Maggie (how could you not?). It made their gift so much more meaningful to us. Maggie came to us in absolutely perfect condition. She was (and still is a year and a half later) 100% healthy and absolutely a dream. So calm, so gentle, so loving. Before Maggie, I thought I understood what it's like to love and be loved by a dog. But she quickly taught me that I had
under-estimated that connection. We loved Maggie so much that we decided to start searching for another adult cavalier to adopt. I found one who I thought came from another good breeder. But when I picked our new dog up, I quickly realized how fortunate we were to have gotten Maggie from Hotchkiss. The differences between our new dog's health, general condition, and socialization and Maggie's were vast. The other "breeder" had lovely dogs but didn't care for them nearly as well as Hotchkiss does. It was evident from the get-go that our new dog had a very different life from Maggie before joining our family. Soon after we got our second dog, we realized she was pregnant. I was so panicked and worried - I only had a week to prepare for the birth (to happen in my bedroom). I have stayed in contact with Karilyn and reached out when we learned of the soon-to-be puppies.
She again calmed my fears and talked me through what I'd need to buy and keep on hand for the delivery. She even stayed on speaker phone with us when our dog went into labor and coached us through the whole (stressful) ordeal. I don't know how we would have gotten through that evening without her help and guidance. I am positive we would have lost at least one puppy that night if it weren't for her help. Let me tell you, raising a litter of puppies is no joke. I thought I knew what went into raising puppies, but the reality was so much more work, money, sleep loss, mess, and stress than I could have imagined. And Karilyn graciously helped me get those 5 puppies and their mama from delivery to adoption day.
Now we happily have just our two sweet retired mama dogs and neither of them would have been possible with out Hotchkiss
Cavaliers. I can't express how grateful I am for Maggie and her sister and for Karilyn and her family for their excellent care of their dogs. We know that when we are ready for another dog or puppy, we will come back to them.”
-Carrie J.
We had a previous bad experience with a dog and wanted to find an adult whose temperament was set. We spoke for a long time and Karilyn calmed my worries and answered my many, many questions. In getting to know each other, she decided to rehome her sweet Maggie (AKA Mama Maggie) with our family when she retired from breeding at the age of 5. I know this was a difficult decision for her because of how much their family dearly loved Maggie (how could you not?). It made their gift so much more meaningful to us. Maggie came to us in absolutely perfect condition. She was (and still is a year and a half later) 100% healthy and absolutely a dream. So calm, so gentle, so loving. Before Maggie, I thought I understood what it's like to love and be loved by a dog. But she quickly taught me that I had
under-estimated that connection. We loved Maggie so much that we decided to start searching for another adult cavalier to adopt. I found one who I thought came from another good breeder. But when I picked our new dog up, I quickly realized how fortunate we were to have gotten Maggie from Hotchkiss. The differences between our new dog's health, general condition, and socialization and Maggie's were vast. The other "breeder" had lovely dogs but didn't care for them nearly as well as Hotchkiss does. It was evident from the get-go that our new dog had a very different life from Maggie before joining our family. Soon after we got our second dog, we realized she was pregnant. I was so panicked and worried - I only had a week to prepare for the birth (to happen in my bedroom). I have stayed in contact with Karilyn and reached out when we learned of the soon-to-be puppies.
She again calmed my fears and talked me through what I'd need to buy and keep on hand for the delivery. She even stayed on speaker phone with us when our dog went into labor and coached us through the whole (stressful) ordeal. I don't know how we would have gotten through that evening without her help and guidance. I am positive we would have lost at least one puppy that night if it weren't for her help. Let me tell you, raising a litter of puppies is no joke. I thought I knew what went into raising puppies, but the reality was so much more work, money, sleep loss, mess, and stress than I could have imagined. And Karilyn graciously helped me get those 5 puppies and their mama from delivery to adoption day.
Now we happily have just our two sweet retired mama dogs and neither of them would have been possible with out Hotchkiss
Cavaliers. I can't express how grateful I am for Maggie and her sister and for Karilyn and her family for their excellent care of their dogs. We know that when we are ready for another dog or puppy, we will come back to them.”
-Carrie J.
I’ve (already) had two puppies from Hotchkiss Cavaliers who stole my heart. And then enter sweet Penny, a retired Blenheim mommy. She is such a joy. Full of snuggles and affection. Three round trips to NY from MN because we are so happy with the charm and good natured pups that are first with the Hotchkiss family.
-Cory G.
-Cory G.
“ It has been around 6 weeks now since we brought home our Ruby Sam and he has been a wonderful addition to the family. It clearly shows how good these animals are cared for in the beginning of their lives to shape them into the wonderful pups/dogs they become today. Especially with how socialized they are with other dogs, people and children. Everyone loves Sam even the neighbors as he runs to them when they call him wagging his tail and wanting to shower them with kisses and he does this with the whole family too. He is also very submissive and always rolls over to have that belly scratched or will just lay in your arms on his back with his belly out. Karilyn is a great breeder and is extremely knowledgeable of the breed and is great go to for advice along the way or for suggestions. We are very pleased with our experience . Whenever we had a question she also responded. Stop looking elsewhere for your pup, Karilyn is the breeder you want. We certainly will again in the future!”
-Krysta C.
-Krysta C.
“I am one of the lucky families to get a cavalier from the Hotchkiss family. I don’t know where to even begin. If you are considering getting a cavalier look no further. I began my research in June 2019. I emailed Karilyn with questions and she quickly answered. I did some more research and decided with out a doubt this was the breed we wanted and also the breeder we wanted to go with. We were put on a waiting list and now have our precious little girl Maple. We met Karilyn when we went to pick up Maple. She is such a wonderful person and you can tell how much she loves each and everyone of her dogs and puppies. She is very knowledgeable and is there to answer any and all questions that you have. Maple was the smallest in her litter so we had to wait a little bit to get her. All Karilyn wants is what is best for the puppy and because of that I know I picked the right breeder. It was really such a pleasure to meet her in person and I can’t wait to see her again when we pick up number two😉😉😉😉-Roberta H.” (Update she did adopt a second pup called Willow)
“Before we got our first Cavalier King Charles Spaniel,I did a LOT of research on the breed & potential health issues. I was so impressed with the knowledge and care that you use to select the dogs you breed, as well as the wonderful care and love that you give ALL of your dogs, with all of the genetic testing and health checks along the way. Most of all, you ensure that your broods & studs are happy, loved and stress-free!
I also can’t say enough about the time and effort that you put into each and every puppy after he/she is born! You make sure that the puppies are clean, thriving, do daily body handling and give each puppy individual attention every day. The different socialization experiences you provide during this critical developmental period produces such sweet, confident, social, happy puppies!
We are so very blessed to have our little Dickens, who is such a precious part of our family & is able to bring joy to the children in our local elementary school where he visits regularly as a therapy dog!!“ -Pam B.
“Before we got our first Cavalier King Charles Spaniel,I did a LOT of research on the breed & potential health issues. I was so impressed with the knowledge and care that you use to select the dogs you breed, as well as the wonderful care and love that you give ALL of your dogs, with all of the genetic testing and health checks along the way. Most of all, you ensure that your broods & studs are happy, loved and stress-free!
I also can’t say enough about the time and effort that you put into each and every puppy after he/she is born! You make sure that the puppies are clean, thriving, do daily body handling and give each puppy individual attention every day. The different socialization experiences you provide during this critical developmental period produces such sweet, confident, social, happy puppies!
We are so very blessed to have our little Dickens, who is such a precious part of our family & is able to bring joy to the children in our local elementary school where he visits regularly as a therapy dog!!“ -Pam B.
“And a lot of us who love the Cavalier breed have hopes for healthy dogs that live a long life due to people like you. THANK YOU! You are part of the solution!” -Sandy H.
“ You are a top notch breeder. I’ve researched and spoken with many across the USA. I haven’t met one that meets the standards of love, knowledge and care you provide from the breeding point through the delivery to the adoptive family. You set a high bar Karilyn and I for one appreciate and value that. I just looked through some of the puppy information you gave me . It is so valuable even two months later” -Cory G.
"Hello!! It was so, SO nice to meet you when we were picking up Minnie Mae on Tuesday! I just had to let you know how amazing she is!! She has not had a single accident, she asks to go outside and she’s such a little love bug!! We are absolutely in love with her!! She’s so good with my kids, super chill amongst my noisy/busy household and truly has been a dream! She’s eating and adjusting really well! Thank you for everything you’ve done for starting her life so well- her amazing temperament is testimony to that. And thank you for potty training her! She’s amazing!! Sending you a big hug!!"- Amy V.
“I am sooo impressed with Penny. She has only had 1 accident. She has rung her bell at the back door already multiple times. She is just the sweetest. Thank you again and I will write up a review this weekend. This has been such a great experience and my girls are so in love with her (we all are)💜she was worth the wait!!! I researched this breed beforehand but I am shocked at how quickly she is catching on to things. Her personality too....she just melts everyone's heart!” -Jennifer D.
“I am so proud of this little boy - he is already killing the house training game!!! SO smart, so loving and so curious. He is a testament to how passionate you are about your puppers. Thank you, thank you, thank you“- Amber C. (Tino’s mom)
“Well, today is the one week of Life with Flynn: aka Red Boy. He has been a joy to be with and has melted right into our home and our hearts. His personality is equal parts of feisty and fun with a world full of LOVE. He has created a bond with each of us in his new pack. He has been eating well, getting lots of love and encouragement and been fantastic at asking to go out regularly. It is my hopes to introduce a bell this week....we shall see! His intellect is strong and I have no doubt that he will pick this up too!!!!! I could go on and on about what great things he does on a daily basis. He is a confident puppy because of his time with you and your family. He even opened right up to do teeth time and wagged his tail!!!! You launch these puppies to be successful ambassadors for the CKCS breed. I was going to send a bunch of pictures and updates throughout this week, but doubled back and thought about a week one summary. From the bottom of my heart. thanks for all you have done.” Lesley R. (Flynn’s mom)
“Well, today is the one week of Life with Flynn: aka Red Boy. He has been a joy to be with and has melted right into our home and our hearts. His personality is equal parts of feisty and fun with a world full of LOVE. He has created a bond with each of us in his new pack. He has been eating well, getting lots of love and encouragement and been fantastic at asking to go out regularly. It is my hopes to introduce a bell this week....we shall see! His intellect is strong and I have no doubt that he will pick this up too!!!!! I could go on and on about what great things he does on a daily basis. He is a confident puppy because of his time with you and your family. He even opened right up to do teeth time and wagged his tail!!!! You launch these puppies to be successful ambassadors for the CKCS breed. I was going to send a bunch of pictures and updates throughout this week, but doubled back and thought about a week one summary. From the bottom of my heart. thanks for all you have done.” Lesley R. (Flynn’s mom)
“ Where do I begin. It all began about a year ago when I started to get puppy fever again (happens often), I came across a Facebook page that had these cute little Chocolate puppies. This is when I knew I HAD TO HAVE ONE. I have always had Cavaliers, but never heard of a Chocolate 🍫. I was added to their waiting list in Feb and by Nov, got the call it was our turn (Well worth the wait). Mocha is our 3rd Cavalier, 1st from Hotchkiss (definitely not last).
That’s when the wonderful journey of getting to know this breeder began.
Karilyn Hotchkiss has made the experience from that first message I sent her too just last week (checking up on our puppy), an amazing process.
Now about Mocha. I got to watch this little girl grow from the minute she was born, literally by video, to the day before we got her. This is something you don’t get to experience with other breeders. I even got to learn about Mocha’s parents from all the updates and past posts.
You can definitely tell she came from a good/reliable breeder and was well taken care of in the first 8 weeks on this earth. She came home with a bag full of goodies and a lot of love in her little heart.
I highly recommend Hotchkiss if you are looking to add a Cavalier to your family. Just like the rest of the Cavalier lovers out there, too many is never enough. Got to have one in every color... I will definitely be adding many more to our pack, and I can guarantee you, I will be on her list for life.
Thank you Hotchkiss Cavs for blessing us with a little Mocha ❤️” Cynthia E.
That’s when the wonderful journey of getting to know this breeder began.
Karilyn Hotchkiss has made the experience from that first message I sent her too just last week (checking up on our puppy), an amazing process.
Now about Mocha. I got to watch this little girl grow from the minute she was born, literally by video, to the day before we got her. This is something you don’t get to experience with other breeders. I even got to learn about Mocha’s parents from all the updates and past posts.
You can definitely tell she came from a good/reliable breeder and was well taken care of in the first 8 weeks on this earth. She came home with a bag full of goodies and a lot of love in her little heart.
I highly recommend Hotchkiss if you are looking to add a Cavalier to your family. Just like the rest of the Cavalier lovers out there, too many is never enough. Got to have one in every color... I will definitely be adding many more to our pack, and I can guarantee you, I will be on her list for life.
Thank you Hotchkiss Cavs for blessing us with a little Mocha ❤️” Cynthia E.
“ We where lucky enough to get Quinn a Chocolate and tan puppy . Quinn is our fourth cavalier but our first from Karilyn. All of our puppies where a good experience but Quinn is by far the healthiest and the most well adjusted of all our past experiences.
You can tell the puppy was well cared for and that she received a lot of human interaction. They say Cavaliers are like potato chips you can’t just have one ! So when it’s time for number five we will be contacting Karilyn.” -Ron B. (Update: they then went on to adopt Oona who is Quinn’s mother)
You can tell the puppy was well cared for and that she received a lot of human interaction. They say Cavaliers are like potato chips you can’t just have one ! So when it’s time for number five we will be contacting Karilyn.” -Ron B. (Update: they then went on to adopt Oona who is Quinn’s mother)
“Bill and I want you to know how much we still appreciate the fact that you selected us to be parents to Murphy. He helps to keep us going and always puts smiles on our faces. Murphy will turn three in July. I’m not sure he will ever stop being a puppy. We hope he never does.
Murphy won’t let Bill out of his sight. I firmly believe that he is in Bill’s head because he knows every move Bill will make.
I’m not sure (even with all your experience) that you will ever fully realize how much this little guy has done for us. Happy Spring and Easter,
Daryl R.” From Wolcott, NY
Murphy won’t let Bill out of his sight. I firmly believe that he is in Bill’s head because he knows every move Bill will make.
I’m not sure (even with all your experience) that you will ever fully realize how much this little guy has done for us. Happy Spring and Easter,
Daryl R.” From Wolcott, NY
Hotchkiss Cavaliers is the most professional and exceptional breeder! Karliyn operates her business from beginning to purchase (and over the dog's lifetime) with the utmost compassion, care, love, professionalism, and passion for her puppies and the breed in general. It is evident that her nursing background makes her a "natural" and exceptional breeder. Her detail of care in breeding and her in-depth directions of how to ensure a healthy, well-loved, and well-cared-for puppy has been absolutely incredible and completely unexpected.
It is important to note that we owned another cavalier for 13 years and went to that same breeder for a second puppy however, we did not end up getting a puppy from them again. So then, I came across Hotchkiss Cavaliers online and I am so glad I found them! I met our puppy's dad (Rowan) and it was evident that she breeds very calm dogs with great dispositions. Rowman is gorgeous, friendly, warm, and calm. Our puppy is very playful and yet so calm also (which is perfect since I have seen many barky Cavs!)
Overall, I can attest that this process was far more professional and thorough than our first process. Karilyn is communicative, compassionate, passionate, and takes her breeding business extremely seriously. She loves every puppy and wants to ensure the best lives for all of them. I will HIGHLY recommend them to anyone considering a Cavalier. Please message me if you need any more details. I cannot say enough great things about Hotchkiss!
Lori L. From CT
It is important to note that we owned another cavalier for 13 years and went to that same breeder for a second puppy however, we did not end up getting a puppy from them again. So then, I came across Hotchkiss Cavaliers online and I am so glad I found them! I met our puppy's dad (Rowan) and it was evident that she breeds very calm dogs with great dispositions. Rowman is gorgeous, friendly, warm, and calm. Our puppy is very playful and yet so calm also (which is perfect since I have seen many barky Cavs!)
Overall, I can attest that this process was far more professional and thorough than our first process. Karilyn is communicative, compassionate, passionate, and takes her breeding business extremely seriously. She loves every puppy and wants to ensure the best lives for all of them. I will HIGHLY recommend them to anyone considering a Cavalier. Please message me if you need any more details. I cannot say enough great things about Hotchkiss!
Lori L. From CT
“This dog is smart. She is doing all the right things and sooo lovey. Well i guess just like Clover was and is. You really have the magic touch ! So glad we found you back when we were first looking for a CAV. We couldn’t be happier and we spread the word as much as we can. Well not that you need it with your 1000 person waiting list ! 🤣🤣” -Jordan & Sara P, Fayetteville, NY (proud owner of 2 Cavaliers from Hotchkiss Cavaliers)
“I’d like to thank you for all you do too! I am so lucky to have one of your puppies, Ruthie. She is a beautiful 6 month old ruby. She has brought so much joy to our house with her great personality, boundless energy and extreme good looks! I’ve never had a dog who is so happy to get up in the morning to enjoy a new day! Thank you Karilyn!” -Janice B
“From the moment connecting with karilyn I knew from that moment I felt like it was the best choice.
Karilyn, held my hand from the deposit to arranging a pick up.. the process was easy and well worth the wait !!!
My little Lexus came to us and immediately potty trained and she has been so loving and sweet . You can tell that the Hotchkiss family loves all their babies and as they get ready to go in their forever home .
As I said to Karilyn, you have a forever customer here . Extremely satisfied and you will be too!”
*Lisa M, New Jersey
Karilyn, held my hand from the deposit to arranging a pick up.. the process was easy and well worth the wait !!!
My little Lexus came to us and immediately potty trained and she has been so loving and sweet . You can tell that the Hotchkiss family loves all their babies and as they get ready to go in their forever home .
As I said to Karilyn, you have a forever customer here . Extremely satisfied and you will be too!”
*Lisa M, New Jersey
Hotchkiss Cavaliers is well worth the wait. I had a black & tan cavalier that lived to be 14 with all of his teeth in great condition, and was very healthy overall. So when it came time for my second puppy, I sought out a reputable breeder with an extremely health oriented breeding program. After researching many breeders across the US, I decided on Hotchkiss. They have extensive knowledge of the breed's health standards, have strict testing procedures for the health of the dogs in their program and just as importantly raise all of their dogs inside their home with the rest of their family. I waited about a year for one of their puppies for the peace of mind that comes along with their kind of breeding excellence. They truly are the best! -Gina M
We cannot say enough great things about your pups and how you operate, love, care for and handle your babies. We are so grateful for our Ollie! -Lori L.
What a great experience it has been with this breeder. Her pups are beautiful and she so easy to work with. She is always available for questions and genuinely loves her dogs. Thank you Karilyn! -Todd G.
Our dog is amazing. The best companion we could have ever asked for. She is beautiful, has a wonderful temperament, is healthy, and is just such a love bug! Karilyn is incredible. She and her family are raising lovely dogs that any family would be lucky to have. -B. Montag
I've have to say thank you again for Orbit. He has transitioned so well. My husband jokes all the time that he's our most well behaved child. He's become my shadow, loves to play with the kids, and snuggles with my oldest. Couldn't ask for a better dog.
We have had our pup for 3 months now and already received so many complements on our guys build, coat, and personality. Even our vet said he's in great health for the breed. He is perfect for our family and am very
grateful for Karilyn's help. If your even thinking of getting a pup, get on the list quick. It's well worth the wait!
-C. Oravsky
We have had our pup for 3 months now and already received so many complements on our guys build, coat, and personality. Even our vet said he's in great health for the breed. He is perfect for our family and am very
grateful for Karilyn's help. If your even thinking of getting a pup, get on the list quick. It's well worth the wait!
-C. Oravsky
Where to begin? Karilyn is such an amazing and attentive breeder since I first met her to pick up my pup Scottie. She was very kind, patient, and explained all that I needed to do in order to ensure that Scottie is living his best dog life. And that he has! Scottie has managed to steal everyone's hearts since he moved to the Big Apple. Everyone loves him and I mean EVERYONE!!! My friends, my neighbors, etc. They keep offering to take care of Scottie for me should I ever need it. She is very happy to answer any question I may have about him and I always do. There's always something to learn when it comes to dogs. She takes excellent care of her dogs and that is a must when looking for a top notch breeder. Because of her Scottie is already social with other dogs and people and is desensitized to noise. Will definitely get another dog from her at some point.
-Samantha R.
-Samantha R.
“I swear our Hudson has the best personality of any dog we have ever had. He is definitely my favorite of our three (dogs) so far.”
-Ashlea L.
-Ashlea L.
“They are the best! My little Franklin (who I have had for 1 month) is everything Hotchkiss Cavaliers said and more💜. Sweet, smart, loyal. Just love the breed💜 -Kim S.
“Yesterday all these 20 something year old kids, mostly girls, were sitting on the dock around Henry. First two girls came over and then one by one, more and more people. He was surrounded by strangers. He just kept climbing into different people’s laps. It was so funny. He is the friendliest dog I’ve ever known. He’s amazing. Everyone is in love with him! He started school on Wednesday. I think he’s the smartest in the class! 😊”- Kelly B.
Leash training and potty training are going great! No accidents in the house at all day today ☺️ …Oh and I almost forgot, he is so incredibly smart. Thank you for breeding such a wonderful boy. I can only surmise all your pups are this wonderful!! You are doing wonderful things for this breed! -Valeena H. (Renley’s mom)
We are nearly 2 months in to loving our beautiful pup from Hotchkiss Cavaliers. Della (female, classic Blenheim) is an absolute dream of a pup...the perfect amount of sweet and fun sass. EVERYWHERE we go, we receive compliments on just how beautiful she is, how social and loving. She is nearly done with her initial vaccination schedule and the Vet is always saying how healthy, what a beautiful dog she is! She is highly intelligent and has really been great assimilating into our family and with our other two pups ( 12 yr old Shih Tzu and 5 yr old Beagle). I can't recommend Hotchkiss Cavalier enough! Every dealing with Karilyn has been fantastic and the pickup was one of our most precious days ever. So glad we found the best! -Karen P.
“Wow Karilyn you do such a good job getting these little cuties ready! Seamus came to us last Fall and was totally unafraid. Nothing phased him! He is friends with our other dog and cat and greets them each morning. Not afraid of any noise..thunderstorms, fireworks, lawnmower, nothing! Easy to housetrain with only 1 accident in his crate in the whole past year. Loves his crate and goes in by himself every night around 7:30 without a peep til the next morning. Only concern he has is when is the next adventure going to be! Easiest puppy I ever raised! Major kudos!“ -Mary L.
I highly recommend Hotchkiss Cavaliers: AKC Cavalier King Charles Spaniels of New York. We got our precious little pup about 3 months ago and she is so perfect. When we scheduled to pick her up the Hotchkiss’s were so kind and easy to make plans with on when and where to pick up the puppy and on top of that giving us a care bag plus the puppy’s pedigree! She was so helpful in answering any questions we had prior to as well. I would tell anyone to get a cavalier from these lovely people!
-Riley A.
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We got our boy last year and he’s been the most amazing addition to our family :) no health or temperament issues at all, and he’s cute as a button. Meeting at the airport was super duper easy and they even sent us with stuff to get him started! Overall a 10/10 experience and when it’s time for our family to expand again, we’ll be back!
-Aubrey F.
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they are the sweetest puppies and we go on walks every day i do a mile a day with each day and they hardly bark when we are out . they’re a great guard dog too . i don’t have a picture of roxy she just got back recently after having her beautiful puppies .. my cousin Karilyn does a wonderful job with these puppies and she’s amazing and the kindest person i know . these calivers are the best dogs ever . they’re the sweetest .
-Janelle K.
-Riley A.
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We got our boy last year and he’s been the most amazing addition to our family :) no health or temperament issues at all, and he’s cute as a button. Meeting at the airport was super duper easy and they even sent us with stuff to get him started! Overall a 10/10 experience and when it’s time for our family to expand again, we’ll be back!
-Aubrey F.
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they are the sweetest puppies and we go on walks every day i do a mile a day with each day and they hardly bark when we are out . they’re a great guard dog too . i don’t have a picture of roxy she just got back recently after having her beautiful puppies .. my cousin Karilyn does a wonderful job with these puppies and she’s amazing and the kindest person i know . these calivers are the best dogs ever . they’re the sweetest .
-Janelle K.
I recommend Hotchkiss Cavaliers. Karilyn made everything so smooth and went above and beyond when we added Hudson (Maverick) our family. We have had Hudson a week and he is a well adjusted, spunky and healthy little boy. He has been a joyfull addition and we are so thankful to Karilyn and her family.
Thank you so very much from our family to yours.
-Jayne M
Thank you so very much from our family to yours.
-Jayne M
Karilyn is an amazing breeder, mentor and friend! She has supported me immensely as I’ve worked to continuously develop and improve my own breeding program. She is incredibly knowledgeable and consistently operates with honesty and mutual respect. I recently purchased one of her puppies with full registration/breeding rights for the purpose of adding new bloodlines to my program. Jujy is a pure joy to have - such a healthy, confident, and smart little girl. I look forward to all she will add to our program! I recommend Karilyn/Hotchkiss Cavaliers, without hesitation, to anyone looking to welcome a healthy, well-adjusted new puppy into their life! ♥️🐾
-Marki E.
-Marki E.
Hotchkiss Cavaliers is the best breeder of Cavalier King Charles I’ve ever known. The raising and socializing of their pups and dogs is of the utmost importance. We’ve had Cavs for many years and I’ll always come to Hotchkiss. I’ll be picking up our classic ruby, Chase, very soon!
-Karen Z.
-Karen Z.
Yes, 🙌 I highly recommend Hotchkiss! ❤️ I have my sweetheart boy Oliver. Oliver is always by my side. He is excellent with children. My kiddos love ❤️ him so much! He is sweet, playful, and very affectionate. The transition was smooth and easy. It is like we always had Oliver! Thank you Hotchkiss for Oliver my lovely 🥰 best friend!!!
-Kathy M
-Kathy M