Desert Willow Kennel
- Borrego Springs, CA
- Responds within an hour
Upcoming litters
Planned English Springer Spaniel litter
Due Aug. 2026
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.
Beth
ReservedFemale
Drew
ReservedFemale
Andrew
ReservedMale
Millie-Maple
ReservedFemale
Cash
ReservedMale
Doc
ReservedMale
Cat
ReservedFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
TRIXIE
Went homeFemale
ETHEL
Went homeFemale
MEGGIE
Went homeFemale
KAHLUA
Went homeFemale
Noel
Went homeFemale
Rudy AKA Dottie
Went homeFemale
Holly
Went homeFemale
Lily
Went homeFemale
Ranger
Went homeMale
Molly
Went homeFemale
Emerald (Emmy)
Went homeFemale
Patrick
Went homeMale
Rainbow (Beau)
Went homeMale
Lucky
Went homeMale
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
"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.
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
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
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 over 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
Diana F.
Program update on 16 Mar •Rocky video for Nathan!
Diana F.
Program update on 16 Mar •Rocky!
Diana F.
Program update on 12 Mar •
Diana F.
Litter update on 05 Mar •This video is for Nathan. I hope you enjoy seeing Rocky at one week old! ENS and ESI are being done along with weight in.
TBD and Olive's litter
Diana F.
Program update on 28 Feb •Cat is still available. She is the one in the red collar. Tails and dew claws are done on Monday. So if someone is interested in Cat, let us know!
Diana F.
Program update on 28 Feb •Everyone is gaining weight nicely. We still have one little girl available…Cat
Diana F.
Litter update on 26 Feb •Puppies tonight, Wednesday and tomorrow Thursday. Birthdate will be the day the first puppy is born.
Chief and Olive's litter
Diana F.
Program update on 20 Feb •We are expecting 8-9 puppies…and we have 7 check ins! If you are on the waitlist and have not checked in, please let us know your status. I’m thinking puppies will be born this weekend! Stand by!
Diana F.
Program update on 18 Feb •Ok! We have an xray! Are you able to see the baby skulls and backbones?
Diana F.
Litter update on 14 Feb •…It’s getting close! Puppies are moving into place and Olive is having some pre-labor…X-rays in 4 days. Watch Desert Willow Kennel and here to see the X-ray so we can count together!!! The puppy parlor is almost ready. We ordered a slide out Murphy bed which will be a huge upgrade from the uncomfortable futon and previously a makeshift bed on the floor. Olive wants to sleep with me the closer he due date gets…her momma Willow was the same way. Our bed is way too high for pregnant mommy’s to jump onto so we have made necessary changes to make the girls experience less stress. If you are on the wait list, please contact me here, on Facebook, text or phone call. I need to make sure how many people are still actively waiting for a puppy. I look forward to hearing from all of you! Diana Fox 240-674-6160
Chief and Olive's litter
Parent dogs
Chief, dad
English Springer Spaniel
About Chief
Chief is an absolute dream of a goof! His parentage is outstanding with hunting deep in his genes. He is from the last of the frozen semen from SHURFIRE MAJOR WINSTON. That dog ran his trials in the western division. AFC and FC. We were lucky enough to have purchased a female pup named Willow. Her father was from Doug’s kennel. Sho-Me Raz Ma Taz passed a few years ago. So Doug has a number of Males and breeding lines. Please look up Sho-Me Kennel in Kansas…Doug Rice. His dogs have won countless trials and some have become AKC champions in Agility!
Good health testing
DNA Profile, DNA Disease Panel, +1 more.Olive, mom
English Springer Spaniel
About Olive
Olive is a super personality! She is a definite comedian! She is so smart. She leans something and never forgets. She learned to whisper in about 5 minutes and continues to whisper today! Olive is NOT a hunter! She’s not afraid of gunfire or fireworks…she just doesn’t like them! However, her offspring have proven to be hunters! She is also the calmest of our springers. ❤️
Good health testing
DNA Repository, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health 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).
