Journey Kennels
- Lake Stevens, WA
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Upcoming litters
Planned English Springer Spaniel litter
Due Dec. 2026
Planned English Springer Spaniel litter
Due Jan. 2027
Meet the breeder
I'm Kim B., the breeder behind Journey Kennels located in Lake Stevens, WA. I have been involved with English Springer Spaniels since 1996 when I purchased my first Springer to compete in 4-H and juniors. After that, I never looked back. These incredible dogs changed my life for the better. I do everything I can to ensure the puppies have everything they need to develop into healthy and happy dogs.
Q. & A. with Kim
Why did you start breeding?
I showed dogs in AKC for almost 15 years before starting my breeding program.What makes your program special?
My dogs are all raised in the home as part of our family. We try our best to set them up to be happy, healthy sweet family dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include liver and white and black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kim
Kim has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Kim partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.
“We take great pride in helping match the right puppy for the right home. With that said, we do not allow future puppy buyers to pick a puppy. They may give us their preferences, but we ultimately pick the puppy that we feel matches the new home the best.”
Price
Contract & health guarantee
Kim 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 Kim 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 Kim 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
- 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kim.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lake Stevens, WA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
More about Kim
Club memberships
Kim is a member of English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association and Puget Sound English Springer Spaniel Association.
Kim has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Kim was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Kim’s links
Kim is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Journey 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
Parent dogs
Bon Bon, mom
English Springer Spaniel
About Bon Bon
Bon Bon is a golden retriever in a springer body. She wants to be in your lap pretty much all the time. She does have her OFA CHIC number which includes OFA hips Good, elbows Normal, eyes normal by ophthalmologist, cardiac normal by cardiologist, PRA DNA Clear and DNA banked with OFA. She has been bred one time about 2 years ago and we look forward to breeding her one more time this fall.
Great health testing
DNA Repository, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), +4 more.Betty, mom
English Springer Spaniel
About Betty
Betty is a sweet girl. She is an AKC Champion as well as close to finishing her Grand championship. She has a few other performance titles as well. Betty is fully health tested with an OFA CHIC number which can be provided as well as her health clearances.
Excellent health testing
DNA Profile, DNA Repository, +4 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Journey 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 English Springer 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.
DNA Profile, DNA Repository, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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).
