Killara Field Spaniels
- Rockford, MI
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Karen B., the breeder behind Killara Field Spaniels located in Rockford, MI. I breed for temperament, health, and structure. I strive to produce a dog that’s of a sound mind and body. We have been involved in Field Spaniels since 1995. In the past 20 years, our dogs have achieved top honors in both the show ring and the performance venues. In 2018 Maiko was the TOP Field Spaniel in the country and won the largest Field Spaniel National. She also holds the record for the most Field Spaniels defeated in a year! We have had our dogs achieve Best In Show, Multiple Reserve Best In Show, Multiple Best In Specialty wins, Champion Trackers, Master Hunters, titles Obedience High In Trial and have achieved titles in all performance venues! Take a look around and see why we have “The One Dog That Does It All!”.
Q. & A. with Karen
Why did you start breeding?
Over 20 years ago I started looking for the right breed for me. I was introduced to the Field Spaniel and I was hooked. I decided to become a breeder as I felt the breed could be better. I wanted a dog that was confident and structurally correct & so after being in the breed for 12 years I had my first litter. That litter set a high bar for me and I strive to continue to preserve the breed.What makes your program special?
I breed dogs that can be show dogs and still work. I health test not only the parents but the puppies as well. My family and I start working with the puppies from day one so when they go home they have been started on grooming practices, crate training as well as introduced to a lot of stimuli. We also match puppies to their new families to ensure the best fit possible.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
"Please contact us 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.
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 Karen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Rockford, MI
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Gerald R. Ford Airport
More about Karen
Club memberships
Karen is a member of Field Spaniel Society Of America and Fox River Field Spaniel Club .
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, CHIC Certified, Associate Dog Trainer.
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Killara Field 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 dogs
Masana, mom
Field Spaniel
About Masana
Masana is a female Field Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +4 more.
Sabrina, mom
Field Spaniel
About Sabrina
Sabrina is a female Field Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Sawyer, dad
Field Spaniel
About Sawyer
Sawyer is a male Field Spaniel over 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Killara Field 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 Field 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.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), 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.
