Ocoee English Springer Spaniels
- Chesaning, MI
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected English Springer Spaniel litter
Due Oct. 2023
Meet the breeder
I'm Kathy L., the breeder behind Ocoee English Springer Spaniels located in Chesaning, MI. Breeding English Springer Spaniels since 1972. My dogs are proven champions in the ring and in the hearts of their forever families. I am purposeful in everything that I do regarding my dogs, which includes careful selection of breeding dogs and extensive health testing. My goal is to produce healthy dogs with great temperaments that are exemplary representations of the breed.
Q. & A. with Kathy
Why did you start breeding?
When I was six years old I met a wonderful woman who took me under her wing as my first dog mentor. She bred Shetland Sheepdogs, ran a trimming shop, and taught obedience classes. She was a wonderful beginning for me. I have always been a total animal lover, so my life followed a natural path into showing and breeding.What makes your program special?
I bred my first litter of Springers in 1975. Since then I have worked diligently to create a line-bred family of dogs that breeds true in type, health, and temperament. Top winners and top producers have come from my program, but producing the highest quality puppies for family companions is my first priority. After all, mine are all family companions too!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 Kathy
Kathy 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.
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
“Puppies go home with a contract, health record, food starter kit, toy, lead, pedigree, photos of parents, photos of parents health certifications. AKC papers go with all puppies with companion puppies on limited registration. Deposits are not taken until the litter is born. I keep a list of interested families and stay in touch. Deposits are refundable if we do not have a puppy for you. Non refundable if you back out.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kathy 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 Kathy 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 Kathy 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
- 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
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kathy.
Breeder's location
Meet in Chesaning, MI
449 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
378 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Kathy can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Kathy
Club memberships
Kathy is a member of English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association.
Certifications & recognitions
American Kennel Club Canine College, CHIC Certified, AKC Judge, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Kathy has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Kathy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kathy’s links
Kathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ocoee English 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 dogs
Benny, dad
English Springer Spaniel
About Benny
Parent club sire of the year for 2018. Sire of 28 champions. Sweet, kind, and produces the same. All health clearances listed on OFA
Effie, mom
English Springer Spaniel
About Effie
Beautiful black and white girl, shown only 7 times, she finished her title with four majors from the Bred By class, two at Specialties and two at supported entries.
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Ocoee English 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 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.
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.
Phosphofructokinase Deficiency (PFK), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Profile, 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).
