I'm Heather S., the breeder behind Schroeder Boykins located in Haslett, MI. We love the Boykin Spaniel the fit our active lives. Our Boykin love the lake life are great swimmers have fun training as hunting dogs, competition in dock diving and FASTCAT. We have 4 puppies looking for loving homes.
Q. & A. with Heather
Why did you start breeding?
40 years
What makes your program special?
Hands on care of puppies. Having very limited breeding allows us to give the best care and devotion to our puppies.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are chocolate. 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.
Boy 3
Reserved
Male
Light blue
Reserved
Male
Red collar
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather 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 $200 deposit and between $600 - $800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes registration application health test complete on parents. Shots and health certificates micro chips. Care package and 1 year health guarantee. All puppies are the same price regardless of sex or color.”
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Microchip
Vet records
Extras
Toys
Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Haslett, MI
4164 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
4151 miles away
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Meet in Detroit, MI
4134 miles away
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More about Heather
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Schroeder 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
Litter and program updates
Heather S.
Litter update on 01 June •
Tj and Hazel's litter
Parent dogs
Hazel, mom
Boykin Spaniel
About Hazel
Hazel is the dog who does it all. Docking diving or hunt test Hazel is a business. High work drive you loves to please. She is eager to work and very loving.
Tj, dad
Boykin Spaniel
About Tj
T.J. is a wonderful companion for our son Garrett. He love lake life, chasing Garrett on his dirtbike or taking naps with his best friend. He is DNA health tested clear. Boykin registered and UKC registered
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Schroeder 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
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).