Hooligan Irish Water Spaniels
- Southern California, CA
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Florence B., the breeder behind Hooligan Irish Water Spaniels located in Southern California, CA. Type, temperament, health, and proven ability are at the top of my priority list. I focus on all areas equally to make sure each puppy reaches its potential. I'm an occasional breeder who breeds largely for myself. Since I breed so infrequently, each breeding gets proper attention and care.
Q. & A. with Florence
Why did you start breeding?
My first IWS was leased back to her breeders. My second was a special dog. I bred her after she earned her CH and UD. I've continued with dogs coming down from her.What makes your program special?
I'm very concerned about the history of the breed. I keep all the historic plusses and minuses in mind when considering a breeding.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Florence
Florence 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 Florence to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Southern California, CA
5778 miles away
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More about Florence
Club memberships
Florence is a member of Irish Water Spaniel Club of America and Southern California Sporting Dog Fanciers.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, Avidog Associate, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing.
Florence has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Florence was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Florence’s links
Florence is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hooligan Irish Water Spaniels 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
Hooligan Irish Water Spaniels 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Shoulder Osteochondrosis
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 Profile, 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).
