Balgaire is a modest hobby kennel situated on the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula in Washington
State. Its owner, Ruth Lerda was originally involved with Pembroke Welsh Corgis and
Shetland Sheepdogs, first exhibited in 1968 in obedience and then in the early 70s in the
breed ring. Teaming up with Janice Stanton of Sesame Shetland Sheepdogs in 1986,
together they produced 10 Corgi and 8 Sheltie champions. In 1993 a 2 year-old imported
Cavalier came into their lives and changed everything. Cavaliers are the only breed at
Balgaire today.

Balgaire’s focus is to produce sound Cavaliers in health, temperament and structure. All
breeding stock is health tested for heart, hips, patellas and eye anomalies.
Ruth and 'Sizzle'
Jan and 'April'
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