Who is Green Acres Nextgen Cavaliers?
Hello! We areMark and Marilyn Griffin, and we proudly serve as the owners and president of Green Acres Nexgen. Throughout our lives, we’ve dedicated ourselves to raising and caring for animals, honing our expertise in the boarding and daycare business, and managing a small farm. Additionally, we’ve had the privilege of working closely with young people in the world of education.
In 2021, we embarked on a mission to weave together all these skills into a central purpose: connecting people with animals in a way that benefits both parties. Whether through therapeutic sessions involving animals or by bringing joy through puppy adoptions, our goal is to create a world where humans and animals enable each other to thrive.
Our Philosophy
Nextgen Cavaliers is dedicated to ethical breeding practices that prioritize building the health and well-being of our King Charles Cavalier Spaniels. We believe in transparent processes and careful lineage selection to ensure each puppy is a healthy, happy companion.
Health focus
Maintaining healthy bloodlines is at the core of our breeding standards. We conduct health screenings and genetic testing to prevent hereditary issues, ensuring our puppies grow into strong, resilient dogs that can serve as therapy animals or loving family pets.
Our commitment
We are committed to breed awareness and education, helping prospective owners understand the traits and care requirements of King Charles Cavaliers. Our goal is to foster responsible ownership and support the broader community of therapy dog programs.
Ethical breeding
All our breeding practices adhere to high ethical standards, focusing on the health, temperament, and socialization of our puppies. We prioritize quality over quantity to ensure each dog receives the care and attention it deserves.
Supporting therapy
Many of our puppies are trained to become therapy animals, bringing comfort and joy to those in need. We support programs that enhance the human-animal bond through responsible breeding and dedicated training.
Join our community
Whether you’re looking for a healthy, well-socialized puppy or want to learn more about responsible breeding, Nextgen Cavaliers is here to guide you. Our mission is to foster a community focused on quality, health, and the heartfelt bond between dogs and humans.
Our Experts
Mel Gibs
Lead Breeder
Our Lead Breeder brings over 20 years of experience in maintaining healthy bloodlines and exceptional breed standards for Cavalier Spaniels.
Mel Gibs
Breeding Coordinator
The Breeding Coordinator ensures all litters meet our strict health and temperament criteria, focusing on ethical breeding practices.
Andrew Ferguson
Handler Specialist
Our Handler Specialist specializes in training and socializing puppies, preparing them for therapy work and family life.
Sean Robinson
Therapy Program Partner
Our Therapy Program Partner collaborates closely with local organizations to support therapy animal initiatives with our dogs.