Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breeders in New York

New York has 35 USDA-licensed breeders. A USDA license is required to sell puppies across state lines or to pet stores — these are typically the largest commercial operations and are subject to federal inspections.

New York also has 114 state-licensed breeders. Unlike many states, New York conducts its own state inspections, which means there's an additional layer of oversight beyond the federal standard.

22 New York breeders have been flagged on The Humane Society's Horrible Hundred list — an annual report by the Humane Society identifying the most problematic puppy mills in the country.

Breeders are concentrated in the Finger Lakes region, particularly around Penn Yan, Dundee, Waterloo, and Seneca Falls. You'll also find licensed breeders in the Rochester area, including Spencerport, Hilton, and Kendall, as well as across Western New York in cities like Warsaw, Akron, and Medina. If you're searching from New York City or Long Island, Pawthenticity also covers breeders in Brooklyn, Astoria, Manorville, Hauppauge, and Ronkonkoma. Wherever you're located in New York, you can search any breeder's full inspection record before you buy.