Silly Springers
- San Diego, CA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Ken & Nan M., the breeder behind Silly Springers located in San Diego, CA. Our passion for Springer Spaniels is our commitment: Our dogs are family members for life. Our dames have one or two litters before retirement Our dogs receive the comprehensive veterinary screening for hips, elbow, eyes, as well as, full PBA/DNA OFA/CERF clear eye screening .
Q. & A. with Ken & Nan
Why did you start breeding?
We always had dogs in our family as kids. Our parents began breeding to teach us about the responsibility of raising puppies, and the joy!What makes your program special?
Our puppies are hand raised. We spend hours everyday playing with, training, touching and socializing them. Each one is given his or her own moments with one of us.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include liver white and tan and black white and tan. 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.
Honey
Went homeFemale
Bailey
Went homeFemale
Domi
Went homeMale
Billy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Ken & Nan
Ken & Nan 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 $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes complete puppy healthcare screening of hips, elbow, eyes and full PBA/DNA; OFA/CERF clear eye screening; three rounds of Spectra 5 vaccinations; and, two rounds of deworming.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ken & Nan 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 Ken & Nan 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 Ken & Nan 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ken & Nan.
Breeder’s location
Meet in San Diego, CA
5814 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at San Diego Airport
5826 miles away
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More about Ken & Nan
Ken & Nan has been a member of Good Dog for 9 months
Ken & Nan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Ken & Nan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Silly 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
Ernie, dad
English Springer Spaniel
About Ernie
Ernie is fun loving beach going dog. Loves to jump and run and swim. Great with people and other dogs
Elsie, mom
English Springer Spaniel
About Elsie
Elsie is a gentle natured dog. Very affectionate and sweet. She loves the beach.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Silly 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 (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 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.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), 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).
