I'm Sara T., the breeder behind Firecreek Farm IWS located in Blaine, MN. We have spent years raising healthy and happy puppies who are extremely social with children! We are dedicated to building the breed by ensuring breed standards are passed down with each of our litters.
Q. & A. with Sara
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are liver. 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.
Purple
Went home
Female
Orange
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Sara
Sara 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,200 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of gender or size. They are only in one color, liver. Includes registration and microchip.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sara 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 Sara 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 Sara directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Microchip
Vet records
Extras
Basic obedience & manners
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Food & treats
Registration
Toys
Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sara.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Blaine, MN
4367 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Minneapolis−Saint Paul Airport
4380 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Sara can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Sara
Club memberships
Sara is a member of Irish Water Spaniel Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Sara has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Sara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
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Sara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Firecreek Farm IWS 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
Sistah, mom
Irish Water Spaniel
About Sistah
Sistah is a female Irish Water Spaniel almost 10 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sara decided to make her part of their program. Sara 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
Firecreek Farm IWS 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 Irish Water 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.