Pleasant Meadows

Alder stands out with his beautifully structured frame and a rich, luxurious coat that is a testament to meticulous planning and dedicated oversight. He is the proud result of our established heritage, representing a focused selection process aimed at blending a highly predictable, low-to-non-shedding coat with a calm and deeply affectionate temperament. By moving far beyond basic introductory crosses, he showcases the incredible predictability that comes from years of deliberate, purpose-driven breeding, offering the perfect balance of a companion who is both allergy-friendly and incredibly intuitive.

As a direct son of our charming Arlo Nicholas, Alder has exceptionally large shoes to fill. Since 2018, Arlo has been our most sought-after sire, consistently producing puppies of flawless structural integrity, bodily soundness, and a remarkably sound mind paired with a joyful spirit. Arlo's profound impact is best seen in the incredible work his offspring do out in the world. Over half of Arlo's puppies have gone on to serve in vital supportive roles, ranging from treasured unofficial emotional support companions to fully accredited St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs. His puppies regularly bring comfort to the community by participating in school reading programs, visiting hospitals, and brightening senior care homes. Furthermore, Arlo has produced Certified Therapy Dogs, PTSD Service Dogs, and Medical Alert Service Dogs. His line has also been incredibly successful in providing intuitive, unofficial therapy and support for children on the neurodivergent spectrum, including those with Autism and Down Syndrome.

Carrying this magnificent heritage forward, Alder stands on a distinguished lineage that represents the very pinnacle of our time-tested heritage, backed by four full generations of structural soundness and verified health testing. Through Arlo, he is the grandson of our prized Amelia and the great-grandson of our foundational F1B Reverse Cavapoo, Amedeo. This deep genetic foundation infuses Alder with a strong Cavalier influence, ensuring that while he possesses the dense, gorgeous curls of his Poodle mother, Coral, he retains the soulful, easygoing nature that our signature bloodlines are known for.

Most importantly, Alder marks a momentous milestone for Pleasant Meadows, representing a remarkable 18 years of dedication to this beautiful Legacy line. He stands as a living testament to nearly two decades of careful preservation, genetic tracking, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Strategically, Alder is uniquely positioned to act as the "Poodle" side in our future pairings. Because of his genetic makeup, he provides the exceptional coat consistency, structural framework, and low-to-no-shedding reliability typically sought from a Poodle, while beautifully maintaining and protecting the sweet Cavalier essence, high intelligence, and serene disposition deeply rooted in his ancestry. Knowing the incredible legacy behind him, we have total confidence that Alder will step into his own with absolute greatness.

Alder was born and raised right here at Pleasant Meadows. He represents the continuation of our Legacy Lines, stepping forward into the future as a spectacular upcoming stud boy.  He is the full son of our Cavapoo stud Arlo and Poodle mother, Coralie.

Alder's heart health will be verified via an ECG machine prior to breeding.

Heart: pending fall 2025

Patellas: Grade 0 / NORMAL

Blood Panel: NORMAL

Canine Health Check: CLEARED BY PARENTAGE

(Canine Health Check screens for 282 inherited diseases and 45 traits)

WISDOM PANEL: CLEARED BY PARENTAGE -- but will also be tested in the future!

(TOP OF THE AVERAGE RANGE FOR HETEROZYGOSITY WHICH LOWERS THE RISK OF GENETIC DISEASE)

The heterozygosity test is SO IMORTANT for any Cavalier mix and breeding should only take place when a dog is at the high end of the typical range for their particular mix to maintain overall diversity and health!