About the Breeder

All breeding stock OFA good or better. 

Eyes checked annually. 

Breeder/rescue referral

Springer Breeding Philosophy

MY SPRINGER PHILOSOPHY I have had Springers for about 20 years now and have been trying to breed a dog that is “livable”. I am aiming for a dog that is good to look at, and a pleasure to live with and structurally sound. My dogs are generally not overly hyper (once they get past the puppy stage).  My foundation bitch does hunt and this has been passed down to many of her children and grandchildren. They can do well in obedience as well. All my breeding stock has Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) ratings and are eye clear of any signs of inheritable disease. OFA rates hip x-rays for hip dysplasia (where the ball and socket joint do not fit properly). 

OFA gives ratings of Excellent, Good, Fair, Mildly Dysplastic and Severely Dysplastic. I am only breeding dogs with ratings of Good or Excellent. This does not guarantee that there will not be puppies that may have hip dysplasia some time in the future, but it does increase the odds of having good hips. Springers can have hereditary eye diseases, which can have little or no effect on vision to blinding. I do not breed anything that is not checked by a veterinary ophthalmologist. They do not show any signs of any of these diseases, but again that is no guarantee that we will not get it down the road. Again it just increases chances of having eye clear litters. 

I have been breeding a combination of Ramblewood and Canarch. Ramblewood is from the state of Washington. They are known for their beautiful heads and excellent temperaments. Canarch is a line that has been around forever and is currently in Ohio. Their dogs are exceptionally sound and highly trainable. I hope to combine the best of both worlds in my breeding program. Since there are only one or two “show prospects” per litter, I am very aware almost of my puppies will be family pets. This is why I try to breed a dog that you can live with.