Northern Boykins
- Germantown, WI
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Bruce W., the breeder behind Northern Boykins located in Germantown, WI. Our goal is to produce healthy, well-rounded Boykin Spaniels that excel as companions both in the field and in the home. Our goal is to preserve the natural hunting ability and temperament of the breed by producing versatile hunting dogs that can double as outdoor companions for active families!
Getting a puppy from Bruce
Bruce 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
Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes full puppy registration with AKC, UKC and Boykin Spaniel Society, and a health warranty.”
Contract & health guarantee
Bruce 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 Bruce 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 Bruce 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 in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Bruce.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Germantown, WI
4280 miles away
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More about Bruce
Bruce has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Bruce was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
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Bruce is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Northern Boykins 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
Gus, dad
Boykin Spaniel
About Gus
Gus is a male Boykin Spaniel over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Bruce decided to make him part of their program. Bruce 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Northern Boykins 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 Boykin 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.
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 (rDVM, not 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.
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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).
