How we raise our puppies

Every puppy’s journey begins with tenderness, patience, and care. We believe that the secret to raising beautiful, well-balanced companions lies in love and respect for their needs. This is how we give them the best start in life and how we ensure they bring joy and harmony to their new homes.

At Dixie’s Legacy, every story begins with love, respect, and responsibility.

Weekend on Houat Island, Brittany

At Dixie’s Legacy, everything begins with our parents. They are not only healthy and happy, but also well-mannered and balanced in temperament. Each one of them undergoes both genetic and physical health testing, because we believe that a healthy puppy starts with healthy parents.

Our breeding dogs represent the very best of what a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel should be combining health, beauty, and character. With every carefully planned litter, our goal is to raise puppies that reflect the essence of the breed while ensuring their well-being and vitality.

Our dogs are not only breeding dogs: they are family companions. They enjoy outings and weekends, sometimes alone or in small groups, so that each of them develops balance, social ease, and a close bond with humans. This way, they grow as true companions, ready to bring joy and harmony into their future families.

Meeting some lovely guinea pigs

The beauty of socialization lies in the diversity of encounters from an early age.

Socialization is a key step in the development of our puppies. From their very first weeks, they are introduced to a wide variety of situations, sounds, people, and animals to help them grow into balanced and confident companions. Whether it’s playtime with other dogs, cuddles with children, or even unique encounters with animals like our guinea pigs, every experience helps shape their personality. Our goal is to give them the very best start in life, so that they are ready to thrive in their future families.

Meet our team

Our comprehensive suite of professionals caters to a diverse team, ranging from seasoned architects to renowned engineers.

Francesca Piovani

Founder, CEO & Architect

Rhye Moore

Engineering Manager

Helga Steiner

Architect

Ivan Lawrence

Project Manager

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