Aspen ESS
Meet the breeder
I'm Carol H., the breeder behind Aspen ESS located in Minnesota. We're an ethical hobby program with a great amount of education and experience in breeding healthy English Springer Spaniels! I produce pups that have the ability to excel in their chosen field, whether that be working, showing, or as an active companion. My dogs are not only champions in the ring but in the hearts of their forever families!
Q. & A. with Carol
Why did you start breeding?
English Springer Spaniels are an incredible breed, and I carefully breed purposeful litters in order to preserve the wonderful qualities I found in my dogs. They excel both in and out of the show ring. I am dedicated to improving my lines with each generation so that the breed will continue to thrive for a long time to come!What makes your program special?
I am an experienced breeder, and I take my role seriously. My focus is on excellence in every aspect of my breeding program. My dogs are excellent representations of the breed, and I am proud to continue their line. When I bring a life into the world, I make sure it gets the best start possible. This includes proper health care and socialization for each puppy, but it starts even earlier than birth. I set my puppies up for success by carefully selecting the parents of each litter, keeping in mind factors such as health, temperament, ability, and drive. My goal is to choose parents whose genes will bring out the best qualities in each other and produce well-balanced puppies!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Carol
Carol has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Connect with Carol to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Carol may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Carol offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Carol directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Carol.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Minnesota
4382 miles away
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More about Carol
Club memberships
Carol is a member of Minneapolis Kennel Club, Twin Cities Voyageur English Springer Spaniel Association, and English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association.
Certifications & recognitions
American Dog Show Judges Membership.
Carol has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Carol was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Carol is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Aspen ESS meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Aspen ESS reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for English Springer Spaniels.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Profile
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
