Our Dogs
Meet the heart and soul of Chocolate River Cavaliers
Our Cavaliers are the heart of our family and the foundation of our breeding program. Each dog is carefully chosen for health, temperament, and conformation, and is raised as a cherished member of our home.
Together, our dogs help us raise happy, healthy, and well-socialized Cavaliers who are ready to bring joy to their forever families.
Victoria's Northern Etta James (Etta)
Victoria’s Northern Etta James, affectionately known as Etta, is our beautiful tri-colour Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the cornerstone of our breeding program.
Born in April 2023 in the picturesque community of Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Etta was carefully chosen for her excellent structure, sound temperament, and strong representation of the breed.
Etta has successfully completed her OFA health testing, including heart, patella, and eye evaluations, with outstanding results. Beyond her health and conformation, Etta truly shines in her personality. She is affectionate, gentle, and confident, with the sweet, people-loving nature Cavaliers are so well known for.
We are incredibly proud to have her as the foundation of our program and look forward to the future she represents.
Heart: Normal (Practitioner) (OFA)
Patellas: Normal (OFA)
Eyes: Normal - CAER Examination (OFA)
Chocolate River Marvelous Ms Maple (Maple)
Chocolate River Marvelous Ms Maple, affectionately known as Maple, is our spirited Blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the future of Chocolate River Cavaliers.
Born in December 2025, Maple is a puppy we chose to keep from Etta’s first litter. From an early age, she stood out for her confidence, intelligence, and outgoing personality, quickly winning over everyone she met with her playful charm and endless enthusiasm.
While Maple is still growing and developing, she has already shown great promise both in structure and temperament. She embodies the joyful, affectionate nature Cavaliers are known for, while bringing a little extra sparkle and mischief to everyday life.
We are excited to watch Maple mature and look forward to seeing what the future holds for this special girl as she carries our program into the next generation.
Victoria's Northern Inspiration (Nemo)
Victoria’s Northern Inspiration, affectionately known as Nemo, is our beloved Ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and our number one puppy socializer.
Born in September 2020, Nemo came into the world with three legs and has never let that slow him down. His joyful spirit, resilience, and gentle nature make him a perfect example of the Cavalier temperament.
While Nemo is not a member of our breeding program, he plays an invaluable role in our home. As a cherished family member and the puppies’ first canine friend, Nemo helps introduce them to the world with patience, confidence, and kindness.
We could not ask for a better “uncle” to help guide our puppies in their earliest weeks.