Desert Willow Kennel

Diana F.

Breeder of English Springer Spaniels

Meet the breeder

I'm Diana F., the breeder behind Desert Willow Kennel located in Borrego Springs, CA. We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. We put hours of work into each puppy to insure you get the smartest, easiest to train bundle of spunk! We love all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of this breed with other individuals and families!

Q. & A. with Diana

  • Why did you start breeding?

    As far as I can remember I've known I would always do something with animals. While woking for a veterinarian in the 1980s, I purchased a really nice liver male Shih Tzu as a family dog. Soon a female Shih Tzu owner by a client wanted to breed to my male. So we did and had a litter of 6. We did not take a puppy but took a stud fee instead. Shortly after the bitch was in need of a home so I purchased her. The rest is kind of basic. We acquired another female through similar means. My vet was instrumental in my breeding knowledge and care for the pups. We delivered 2 litters a year for about 4 years. We retired all the dogs, fixed them and life went in another direction.

  • What makes your program special?

    I'd like to say nothing makes it special...but that isn't the truth. First...let's start before we even breed. We take her in to see her reproductive veterinarian for a full check up. This could include bloodwork, dental work, etc. If for any reason the Dr feels Willow shouldn’t be bred, we skip a heat. Once she is bred, we begin giving her 400+ mg of DHA daily. This is proven to help develop puppies brains. Next...I believe our way of handling the litter and the extra devotion we give to early learning and the Misty method sets breeders like us apart from others. ENS, (early neurological stimulation)ESI,(early scent introduction), early problem solving and other early stimulation done correctly by breeders makes for a puppy who is easier to train...hence smarter puppies. The Misty method is so you can potty train your puppy easier. This method begins at 3 weeks and continues until the puppy is 9 weeks. At this point the puppy should be on its way to house broken. ( There are always mistakes).🥰

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are liver white and tan. 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.

Getting a puppy from Diana

Diana 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 $250 refundable deposit and between $1,250 - $1,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This includes AKC registered, ENS, ESI and problem solving introduction, age appropriate vaccines and deworming, health guarantee, collar, toy and whatever else we come up with! 😁. Refundable unless you require us to leave sew claws on or to dock tails.”

Contract & health guarantee

Diana 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 Diana 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 Diana 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 Diana.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Borrego Springs, CA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Palm Springs Airport

More about Diana

  • Diana has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

    Diana was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Diana’s links

Diana is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Desert Willow Kennel 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Desert Willow Kennel 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.

  • 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.

  • PRA3, Tibetan Terrier and Spaniel Type, DNA Disease Panel

    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).

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