SandyMist Kennel
Meet the breeder
I'm Margaret S., the breeder behind SandyMist Kennel located in Bloomington, IN. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on confirmation, athleticism and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful, healthy family pets to love for a life time.
Q. & A. with Margaret
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are liver. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Bourbon
Went homeMale
Reba
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Margaret
Margaret 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 deposit and between $2,300 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes health checked sire and dame, AKC and Home Again Microchip registration, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, and age-appropriate socialization. All our puppies are the same price regardless of color, size or gender. Registration with the AKC and Home Again microchip is included. Refund is negotiable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Margaret 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 Margaret 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 Margaret 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
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 Margaret.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Bloomington, IN
More about Margaret
Club memberships
Margaret is a member of Bloomington Indiana Kennel Club and Fox River Field Spaniel Club.
Margaret has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Margaret was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Margaret is a trusted Good Dog breeder
SandyMist Kennel 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
Rosie, mom
Field Spaniel
About Rosie
Rosie is a female Field Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Margaret decided to make her part of their program. Margaret 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
SandyMist Kennel 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.
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.
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.
