Our Story
Meet Carolina Springs and learn about our passion for breeding healthy, well-socialized Cavapoo puppies
We breed our animals to be healthy, have friendly dispositions, and fit in seamlessly as incredible family pets.
Hi there! I'm excited to share our family's story with you. I grew up in rural Southwestern Virginia on a family farm where we raised cattle and horses. Having my own pony from a young age taught me the importance of animal care and responsibility - lessons that still guide me today.
During my childhood, my parents bred Labrador Retrievers, giving me early exposure to responsible breeding practices and puppy care. Those fond memories of playing with puppies and watching my parents' nurturing care planted the seeds for my future passion. After graduating high school, I attended Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!), where I met my wonderful husband. We've been happily married for over 20 years now.
We are incredibly proud parents of two children, both attending NC State University. As our kids have grown and become more independent, I've had the opportunity to dedicate myself to pursuing my longtime dream of dog breeding. Our family journey has taken us from Virginia to Maryland, and we've called the beautiful Raleigh, NC area home since 2013.
My husband works as a software engineer and has a fun hobby of 3D printing (our house is full of his creative projects!). In 2021, I finally decided to pursue my longtime dream of dog breeding, and I can honestly say I've discovered an incredible passion for this work. I currently work with eight amazing breeding females, seven of whom live in carefully selected guardian homes. One of these special arrangements is with my sister-in-law, who happens to be our neighbor - it's wonderful having one of our girls so close by!
Dog breeding has become an incredible journey of continuous learning for me. From understanding genetics and health testing protocols to managing whelping and implementing comprehensive socialization programs, I've embraced every aspect of responsible breeding. I've developed a structured curriculum for our puppies to ensure they receive the optimal foundation for their future families.
My commitment to excellence has led me to pursue continuing education through specialized courses at Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine. I've completed several courses focused on animal health and welfare science, and I'm dedicated to ongoing learning in canine health and breeding practices. This knowledge directly benefits our breeding program and ensures our puppies receive the highest standard of care.
Carolina Springs Breeding was established in 2020 with our foundation female, Mildred Wray "Millie". Millie's first litter of five puppies was born in January 2022, just after her second birthday. Five months later, we launched our guardian family program with three carefully selected families, allowing us to expand our breeding program while ensuring our females live as cherished family pets.