Five-Springs-Kennels

DEBORAH M.

Breeder of Boykin Spaniels

Rice, VA
Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm DEBORAH M., the breeder behind Five-Springs-Kennels located in Rice, VA. We offer exceptional Boykin Spaniels with proven strong bloodlines & pedigrees! We guarantee all health testing & clearances are taken standard to the breed and OFA. They are raised with love from our home to yours. Bred with intelligence & endurance, our puppies are provided with the best start possible to give them the greatest chance at success, whether in the fields & water, or a family pet!

Q. & A. with DEBORAH

Why did you start breeding?
My husband trained & raised competition Reg. Coonhounds over 30 yrs. Several mo. after we got Rose, life turned completely upside down, I was dia, w/cancer! Training in our fields & creeks, Rose was thriving till 10 mo. old, then everything stopped! After 2 yrs, God healed me! We knew Rose was special, she was bred and the sire needed to be special as well! Her 1st litter, 12 pups was a blessing!
What makes your program special?
Our hearts desire, is to breed and raise beautiful, strong driven in the trails/hunt fields and water, with intelligence, independence "but always with the heart to please" and to be a loving, friendly and faithful family companion & pet
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include dark brown and chocolate. 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.

Rugar (Red)
Went home
Male
Knox (Black)
Went home
Male
Boykin Spaniel
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from DEBORAH

DEBORAH 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 $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"Your puppy will have….. Dewclaws removed/ Tails docked/ All necessary initial shots and worming. Exposed to upland & waterfowl feathers/small birds, introduced to water. (ENS) Early Neurological Stimulation This is usually preformed within 3 days after birth to promote positive neurological stimulation and growth. . The $500 Deposit is to hold your pick. Balance of $2000 is owed the day of puppy pick-up. The order of puppy pick, is on a first come-first serve basis when Deposit is received in Cash only."

Contract & health guarantee

DEBORAH 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 DEBORAH 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 DEBORAH 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
  - 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
- Extras
  - Initial potty training
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Toys
  - Food & treats
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - AKC registration
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from DEBORAH.

Breeder's location

Meet in Rice, VA

More about DEBORAH

Club memberships
DEBORAH is a member of American Kennel Club and Boykin Spaniel Society (BSS).
Certifications & recognitions
United Kennel Club (UKC), American Kennel Club (AKC), Boykin Spaniel Society (BSS).
DEBORAH has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
DEBORAH was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
DEBORAH’s links
- Website

DEBORAH is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Five-Springs-Kennels 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

DEBORAH M.
Program update on 09 Aug 2025 •
Thank you so much for your interest in one of our Boykin Spaniel puppies, but all of Rose & Surge’s 2025 puppies have all been spoken for. 🤎

Parent dogs

Rose, mom
Boykin Spaniel
About Rose
Rose loves working water, the fields and is absolutely bird driven! Extremely intelligent, brave and obedient, Rose is a dedicated and loving family pet when not working! She loves swimming & diving in our ponds chasing the geese with her daughter Annie and her son Rooster “aka” Roo. Most definitely a "mama's girl". Rose is 38lbs, stands 16.5", has a wavy dark chocolate coat with gold highlights, beautiful blocky head with a full chest and beautiful golden eyes.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Five-Springs-Kennels 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.
Brucellosis
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).