Journey Kennels
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 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
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.
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
- 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
5052 miles away
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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 over 5 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 OFA hips Good, elbows Normal, eyes normal by ophthalmologist, cardiac normal by cardiologist, PRA DNA Clear and DNA banked with OFA.
Great health testing
DNA Repository, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), +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).
