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Sho-Me Springers
- Herington, KS
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Boy 3
Ready now
5 months old · Male
Boy 4
Ready now
5 months old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Doug R., the breeder behind Sho-Me Springers located in Herington, KS. We breed completely health tested puppies with both OFA and DNA clear parents with great nose, speed, pedigree and temperament. We strive to breed your once in a lifetime hunting companion by breeding top field lines with multiple National Field Champions in 4 generation pedigree. Pups should also excel at agility, dock diving, hunt tests or as great pets. My male Taz is sire to top agility Springer in US for last 5 years.
Q. & A. with Doug
Why did you start breeding?
I had my first field Springer and as he aged, I tried others in order to do the activities that I desired but quickly found that he wasn't easily replaced, so I started breeding to attempt to replace at least some of his ability. He is in all my bloodline along with dogs from his pedigree that had frozen semen stored.What makes your program special?
I have specialized in frozen semen breeding from past dogs that had a high propensity for producing National Field Champions. Those traits that make those dogs special carries over into future generations such as being highly trainable, high intensity, and superior athletes.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black white and tan, liver white and tan, 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 and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Brown Collar
Went homeMale
Red Collar
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Doug
Doug 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $900 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price is for puppy, full AKC registration, tails docked to field length, puppy dewormed, first vaccination along with vet checkup. Deposit is to hold healthy puppy for pickup at 8 weeks old. Deposits are nonrefundable unless puppy is unavailable due to unforseen health issues.”
Contract & health guarantee
Doug 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 Doug 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 Doug 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
- Scent introduction
- 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
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Doug.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Herington, KS
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (was Wichita Mid-Continent Airport)
Flexible meeting point
Doug can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Doug
Doug has been a member of Good Dog for 3 months
Doug was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Doug is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sho-Me Springers 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
Slash, dad
English Springer Spaniel
About Slash
Slash is a 46 pounds speedy male, huge nose, great temperament, great off switch in the house. His 4 generation pedigree includes 6 National Field Champion including some of the most productive sires ever.
Stormy, mom
English Springer Spaniel
About Stormy
Stormy is a smaller girl more traditional British build with slightly longer body and medium legs. She has best nose of all my Springers and prey drive off the chart and has that never stop attitude yet also has great off switch in the house.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Sho-Me Springers 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.
Animal Genetics Panel, Agouti DNA Test, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4)
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).
