Paula Ayers holding a Brookhaven Cavalier beside a large award ribbonPaula Ayers · Brookhaven
Breeder · Exhibitor · Judge

Meet Paula.

For more than three decades, Paula Ayers' life has been measured in Cavaliers.

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01 / Her perspectiveKnowledge earned over time

An eye for quality. A heart for the breed.

For more than 30 years, Paula has dedicated her life to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel as a breeder, exhibitor, and respected AKC Judge. She has bred, raised, and personally shown more than 100 dogs to their AKC Championships. Today, she judges Cavaliers and many other breeds throughout the United States and internationally.

That breadth of experience gives Paula a rare perspective. She understands not only what defines an exceptional Cavalier in the show ring, but also what makes one an extraordinary companion.

Health, structure, movement, expression, temperament, and soundness come together to create the complete Cavalier.

02 / A continuing story
Selected milestones

Across the years.

At Brookhaven, the show ring and family life are never separate. The same qualities rewarded in the ring are the qualities that matter most in the home, and every breeding decision reflects a lifelong commitment to preserving the beauty, health, temperament, and character of the breed.

2014

Brookhaven Mystic Sky

Reserve Winners Bitch recognition at the Cavalier National.

2023

Invited judging assignment

Paula's published Cavaliers of the West judging critique reflects her breed expertise.

2024

Three new champions

Brookhaven-bred Blenheim and Black & Tan Cavaliers earn championships.

2026

Treasure Hunter

CH Brookhaven Treasure Hunter at Autumnhill completes his championship.

Paula Ayers with Brookhaven Mystic Sky and a Reserve Winners ribbon
The next generation

Experience carried forward.

Today, Paula's three sons and daughter-in-law continue the family tradition, helping care for the dogs and carrying forward the values that have defined Brookhaven for more than three decades.

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