I'm Brooke T., the breeder behind BriarRose English and Welsh Springers located in Rainier, WA. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and conformation. We strive to produce beautiful and versatile beloved companions that preserve the qualities of the breed. We raise all of our dogs in our home. We ensure they are socialized, healthy, and prepared to excel in their new lives. Our dogs are bred for those specifics, and we take pride in our breeding program.
Q. & A. with Brooke
Why did you start breeding?
We want to do our part to better the breed. Our breeding program focuses on maintaining the unique characteristics specific to the Welsh Springer Spaniel, while striving to produce puppies of superior health and temperament.
What makes your program special?
We take responsible breeding very seriously. As breeders, we are stewards of the future of the breed, so we are careful to always have ethical breeding practices. This includes proper health testing, intentional breeding for specific traits, and raising our puppies with proper socialization.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Brooke
Brooke 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 Brooke to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Brooke 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 Brooke 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 Brooke directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Brooke.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Rainier, WA
5134 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
5092 miles away
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More about Brooke
Club memberships
Brooke is a member of Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America.
Brooke has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Brooke was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Brooke is a trusted Good Dog breeder
BriarRose English and Welsh 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
BriarRose English and Welsh 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 Welsh 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
OFA/CHIC 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).