I'm Karen G., the breeder behind Karen Gaines' Welsh Springer Spaniels located in Greenleaf, WI. I strive to produce outstanding puppies that are healthy, intuitive and have wonderful structure through my stud dog service. I have an excellent stud dog which I supply to other responsible breeders to produce exceptional puppies and show prospects. I am dedicated to always having responsible policies when it comes to breeding, socializing, and rehoming the puppies I help to produce.
Q. & A. with Karen
Why did you start breeding?
I started breeding to continue my phenomenal, champion bloodlines in an effort to provide other families with loving, healthy, and happy Welsh Springer Spaniel puppies. I understand the importance of dog health, temperament, and structure, and every breeding decision is made accordingly.
What makes your program special?
My stud dog is an excellent representation of the breed. I enjoy supplying him to other responsible breeders to produce excellent show prospects, maintain superior standards, and improve the Welsh Springer Spaniel lines overall. Many of my dogs have become excellent show prospects and champions; all of them have become excellent family dogs and lifelong friends.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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 Karen to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Greenleaf, WI
4227 miles away
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More about Karen
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Karen Gaines' Welsh Springer 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
Karen Gaines' Welsh Springer 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 Welsh 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.