Belews Creek Gundogs

Steve K.

Breeder of English Cocker Spaniels and Labrador Retrievers

Stokesdale, NC
Responds within an hour

Meet the breeder

I'm Steve K., the breeder behind Belews Creek Gundogs located in Stokesdale, NC. We specialize in breeding top-quality pet gundogs direct from UK field trial champion lines renowned for their intelligence, loyalty, and natural hunting ability. Our breeding program is dedicated to producing healthy, well-tempered, biddable gundogs that excel in the field and at home.

Q. & A. with Steve

Why did you start breeding?
All of my dogs are imports and are a beloved part of our family. Our dogs are from top international field trial lines and we started breeding by demand from friends and family that desired a puppy from our lines.
What makes your program special?
We are a family kennel. Only breed one litter at a time, and the pups are whelped and raised in our home. Everyone is involved in the process and we are complimented by puppy buyers in regards to socialization and communication during the process. Every pup born here is raised as if we would keep them forever. They are all special and their health and future is always top of mind here.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our English Cocker Spaniel puppies include liver and white and liver. Labrador Retriever puppies are yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

HC female
Went home
Female

Getting a puppy from Steve

Steve 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

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

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"Price includes pre-paid AKC registration, deworming at 2,4,6, and 8 weeks along with first round of vaccinations and 6 week exam. Deposits secures puppy and is non-refundable with the exception of if the puppy has any issues at their 6 week exam or if the pup is injured by accident during our care."

Contract & health guarantee

Steve 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 Steve 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 Steve 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
- Enrichment & socialization
  - Various sounds
  - Car rides
  - Surface & tactile stimulation
  - Scent introduction
  - Daily handling
  - Socialized with other dogs
  - Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
  - Socialized with other animals
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - AKC registration
  - Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Steve.

Breeder's location

Meet in Stokesdale, NC

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport

Flexible meeting point

Steve can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Steve

Steve has been a member of Good Dog for 9 months
Steve was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Steve’s links
- Website

Steve is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Belews Creek Gundogs 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 dogs

Cella, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Cella
Steady, Obedient, Athletic bitch with amazing temperament that will do whatever is asked. Cella is a dark fox red shade of yellow working bitch from a shoot in the Scottish Borders. She has excellent conformation, strong legs, and the ability to work all day without tiring. She excels at long distance game marking and will jump any obstacle in her path with precision and grace. Cella is a household companion and is a biddable and extremely affectionate. Everyone who meets her at home and in the field falls in love. She also excels in the water and is at completely at home swimming in even the fastest of rivers. Cella is kind and Ive never heard her bark as she treats every stranger, be it a dog or person with a wagging tail and a little smile. Her steadiness is unmatched when time to work and she can fly. Her pedigree speaks for itself. Full of top UK field trial champions and true working dogs ANKC Hips 2/3 ANKC Elbows 0/0 DNA CLEAR: PRA-prcd,MCD,CNM,SD2,EIC,DM,STGD,HNPK
Harry, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Harry
Very talented dark fox red male with the calmest temperament. Always calm and focused by your side until sent. Fastest dog I have ever seen and handles extremely well. Will do anything he is asked obedience wise. Harry was made up to a FTCH in 5 weeks during the 2024/2025 season. Sent back to Ireland for trial season and has a 3rd place, a 2nd place, and a 1st place finish this year. His 1st place trial win qualified him for the 2025 IGL Championship in which he made it to Day 2. Fan favorite at the IGL and an in demand stud internationally. A renowned trainer in Europe commented “I have never seen dog that sharp on the whistle with so much drive.” A true assessment of his speed and willingness to be a team player with the handler. OFA Hips Excellent OFA Elbows Normal DNA CLEAR: PRA-prcd,MCD,CNM,SD2,EIC,DM,STGD,HNPK

Parent health testing

English Cocker Spaniel

Labrador Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Belews Creek Gundogs 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 Cocker Spaniels.

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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
DNA Disease Panel, Adult Onset Neuropathy (AON), Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS), Familial Nephropathy, Cocker Spaniel Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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).