Brendael Springers
Meet the breeder
I'm Susan A., the breeder behind Brendael Springers located in Yorktown, IN. My dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on conformation, athleticism, and intelligence. I am dedicated to providing families with wonderful healthy family companions that can do anything their family wants them to do.
Q. & A. with Susan
Why did you start breeding?
When I purchased Brenna, I had no intention of breeding. However, one thing follows another and in 1986 I bred her to a lovely young dog. Brenna subsequently had a litter of 7 puppies. The rest is history. Every litter I have bred comes down from this first breeding. My current litter is my 14th and represents 7 generations of my own breeding.What makes your program special?
My goal is to produce puppies that are sound in mind, body, and temperament while conforming to the breed standard. They need to have the ability to participate in conformation, therapy, agility, and other companion and performance events. I raise my puppies following the latest information for breeding and raising puppies. I strive to match puppies with a family where they will be successful.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Susan
Susan 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies are the same price regardless of sex or color. Once you have been accepted, a deposit is required to put you on the list. Price of the puppy includes registration, vaccinations, and microchip.”
Contract & health guarantee
Susan 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 Susan 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 Susan 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 Susan.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Yorktown, IN
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Indianapolis Airport
More about Susan
Club memberships
Susan is a member of English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Avidog Associate, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Susan has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Susan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Susan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Brendael Springers 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
Seely, mom
English Springer Spaniel
About Seely
Seely is a female English Springer Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Susan decided to make her part of their program. Susan has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Brendael Springers 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
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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
Urinalysis (UA), Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Phosphofructokinase Deficiency (PFK), ESSFTA/University of Missouri DNA Bank, DNA Profile, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, DNA Repository
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).
