About
Hanai Cavaliers
From Our Family to Yours!
If you have seen Lilo and Stitch, then you have learned that ohana means family and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. We here at Hanai Cavaliers live by that motto and treat all of our guests like family; whether you receive a puppy from us or use one of our services, you can rest assured that you are adopted into this family.
The Breeder/Owner
Aloha, I’m Loiesa!
I am a bible believing christian born in California, moved to Kauai in 2013, married my husband, spent some time in Arizona and as of 2024 we are happily back home on Kauai. Wholesome values are an essential part of my life and I thrive on transparency, honesty and the importance of a community lifestyle that is so common to Kauai. We’re always going to keep the aloha alive wherever we are!
I have always wanted to be a dog breeder as far back as I can remember; when I met my first Cavalier in 2015, I knew I had found my heart breed. My wonderful husband bought my blenheim boy Pua’a in 2016 as my “retirement” gift so I could start Hanai Cavaliers. Since then, I have made it my goal to learn all I could about the breed; the process of whelping, training and every bit of knowledge I could get my hands on.
Our Goal/Mission
Our goal is to help families in every state enjoy their own Hanai Cavalier! Check on our progress here 🌺
We strive for every dog we produce to be well-balanced mentally, emotionally and structurally so they can enjoy a quality of life. By doing so, their new owners can enjoy their addition to the family to the utmost.
Why Choose Us?
Our Values
Cavalier Facts
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an elegant, energetic toy breed that is compatible for city or country life. Successful in conformation shows, obedience and agility, they also make wonderful therapy dogs due to their sweet, gentle natures.
The breed has been the choice for many well known people and celebrities; some notable ones are Frank Sinatra, Ronald Reagan and Sylvester Stallone to name a few.
For centuries, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (a namesake of King Charles II of Britain) has been recorded in paintings and tapestries together with their aristocratic families. It is obvious from these works of art that Cavaliers were a luxury item and lived “the easy life” as housepets. Though used successfully for shooting small game, the Cavalier’s true purpose has always been that of companion.
Is the Cavalier Right for You?
Friendly and easy to train, the Cavalier is a trustworthy companion for children and thrives as part of a family. The coat requires weekly brushing, but no trimming. The breed is adaptable in their need for exercise, happy with either sleeping on the couch or taking long walks.
• Toy Group
• Recognized by AKC since 1995
• Average size: 12 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder
• Average weight: Between 13 and 18 pounds
• Make Great Companion Animals
• Suited to serve as Therapy Dogs
(The above information from The American Kennel Club, Inc.)
Health and Grooming
In our experience the leading health issue of cavaliers is obesity. Cavaliers 5 to 10 pounds overweight have far greater occurrence of heart, respiratory, and joint problems. Good dental health is a must for cavaliers to ensure good heart health! Coccidiosis in puppies is very common. Stress of new home, water change, and travel can easily have a puppy test positive for coccidia in a matter of hours. Albon is a simple treatment and should be fairly inexpensive to have on hand.
Cavaliers have a wonderful single, silk coat that is easy care. We recommend bathing at least every 10 days or so, the cleaner your cavalier is, the more you will enjoy snuggling. A SOFT SLICKER and STEEL COMB are a must in the equipment for maintaining your cavalier. Brush and comb thoroughly – bathe and rinse – dry with the hair dryer – brush again – and ENJOY your cavalier clean and beautiful!
Training and Therapy
Cavaliers are very praise driven as well as food driven. Because of that, they are VERY easy to train. You’ll be successful with or without treats (I suggest just using kibble since weight gain is a common thing for the breed) Break up training sessions throughout the day, with none being over 10 minutes. Keeping it light and fun will make it a much better experience for the both of you! Consistency will be KEY, don’t give in to those sweet faces…a well trained cavalier will produce a happy cavalier (and owner)!
The Cavalier King Charles is a natural born therapy dog. They excel in this venue and it is so very rewarding to watch. We recommend starting with a puppy training class, followed with a CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certification. This is a great activity for younger family members to participate in as well! The difference cavaliers make in bringing joy, hope, and happiness to those who need it most is very moving.
Breed Standard
Official Standard of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (Abbreviated)
General Appearance: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an active, graceful, well-balanced toy spaniel, very gay and free in action; fearless and sporting in character, yet at the same time gentle and affectionate. Natural appearance with no trimming, sculpting or artificial alteration is essential to breed type.
Size, Proportion, Substance: Size – Height 12 to 13 inches at the withers; weight proportionate to height, between 13 and 18 pounds. A small, well balanced dog within these weights is desirable, but these are ideal heights and weights and slight variations are permissible.
Head: Proportionate to size of dog, appearing neither too large nor too small for the body.
Expression – The sweet, gentle, melting expression.
Eyes – Large, round, but not prominent and set well apart.
Ears – Set high, but not close, on top of the head. Leather long with plenty of feathering.
Skull – Slightly rounded, but without dome or peak; it should appear flat because of the high placement of the ears.
Muzzle – Full muzzle slightly tapered.
Bite – A perfect, regular and complete scissors bite is preferred, i.e. the upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square into the jaws.
Neck, Topline, Body: Neck – Fairly long, without throatiness, well enough muscled to form a slight arch at the crest.
Topline – Level both when moving and standing.
Body – Short-coupled with ribs well sprung but not barreled.
Tail – Well set on, carried happily but never much above the level of the back, and in constant characteristic motion when the dog is in action.
Forequarters: Shoulders – Well laid back. Forelegs straight and well under the dog with elbows close to the sides. Pasterns strong and feet compact with well-cushioned pads.
Hindquarters – The hindquarters construction should come down from a good broad pelvis, moderately muscled; stifles well turned and hocks well let down.
Coat – Of moderate length, silky, free from curl. Feathering on ears, chest, legs and tail should be long, and the feathering on the feet is a feature of the breed.
Color: Blenheim – Rich chestnut markings well broken up on a clear, pearly white ground.
Tricolor – Jet black markings well broken up on a clear, pearly white ground.
Ruby – Whole-colored rich red.
Black and Tan – Jet black with rich, bright tan markings over eyes, on cheeks, inside ears, on chest, legs, and on underside of tail.
Gait: Free moving and elegant in action, with good reach in front and sound, driving rear action.
Temperament: Gay, friendly, non-aggressive with no tendency towards nervousness or shyness.
**As stated by the AKC**