Briar Patch Kennels at Lucy Creek
- Richmond Hill, GA
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa O., the breeder behind Briar Patch Kennels at Lucy Creek located in Richmond Hill, GA. We are a small, family-based Boykin Spaniel breeder dedicated to producing healthy, well-rounded dogs with excellent temperaments. Our dogs are health tested, proven in the field, and cherished members of our family. We strive for puppies that excel both at home and in the outdoors.
Q. & A. with Melissa
Why did you start breeding?
Our love for Boykin Spaniels and appreciation for their versatility inspired us to begin our breeding program. We wanted to thoughtfully pair quality, health-tested dogs with strong pedigrees, proven field ability, and wonderful temperaments to help preserve the qualities that make this breed such an exceptional hunting and family companion.What makes your program special?
Our dogs live in our home and are part of our everyday lives. We focus on health, temperament, pedigree, and proven working ability when planning a breeding. Our goal is to produce healthy, confident Boykins with natural ability in the field and the loving, loyal temperament that makes them wonderful family companions.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include chocolate and liver. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Melissa
Melissa has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Melissa partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
“Puppy selections begin around 6 weeks of age and are made in the order deposits are received. Families will choose from the available puppies of their requested sex. We are happy to provide guidance on each puppy’s temperament, personality, energy level and natural ability to help families make the best choice.”
Price
“Our puppies are $3,000 and will go home vet checked, microchipped, tail docked, age-appropriate deworming completed, and with their first vaccinations. Each puppy will also include AKC, UKC, and Boykin Spaniel Society (BSS) registration paperwork, a complete health and vaccination record, and a puppy starter pack to help make the transition to their new home as smooth as possible. box: $500 non-refundable deposit secures your spot and applies to the puppy price. Deposit is refunded if your requested sex is unavailable or the litter does not produce enough puppies.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa 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
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder's location
Meet in Richmond Hill, GA
4562 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Savannah/Hilton Head Airport
4549 miles away
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Meet in Beaufort, SC
4512 miles away
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More about Melissa
Club memberships
Melissa is a member of Boykin spaniel Society.
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Briar Patch Kennels at Lucy Creek 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
Briney, mom
Boykin Spaniel
About Briney
Briney is an incredibly sweet girl who loves being with her people and her dog family. She is happiest right by your side and has a loving, affectionate temperament. Briney is biddable and eager to please, while also doing well in the bird field. She loves to swim, spend days at the sandbar, and enjoy the outdoors with her family. At home, she has a special love for her stuffed toys and can often be found carrying one around. Briney has also been a wonderful, attentive mama to her previous puppies. She truly has a beautiful combination of field ability, trainability, affection, and a wonderful family temperament.
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.Gunner, dad
Boykin Spaniel
About Gunner
Gunner is a dog with drive! He lives to retrieve, whether it’s a bird or a ball, and is always ready to work. He loves the water, swimming, and going for boat rides. Gunner is highly biddable, eager to please, and loves having a job to do. But when the day is over, he’s just as happy to settle in beside you on the couch. He has a wonderful balance of drive, trainability, and an affectionate temperament that makes him a pleasure both in the field and at home.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Briar Patch Kennels at Lucy Creek 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 Boykin 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.
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.
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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
