Thornhill Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Leslie K., the breeder behind Thornhill Kennels located in Beaufort, SC. As an advocate for the breed, I believe strongly that every Boykin has it's strengths. That is what I breed for. Strength in its pedigree, its health, temperament, disposition, and natural instinct. With acreage to run and water available year-round, our introduction and early training give each of our pups every opportunity to grow to be the best it can be.
Q. & A. with Leslie
Why did you start breeding?
My first breeding was a field type Brittany Spaniel. My first Boykin was such a beautiful female. Once she earned a field title or two as well as her CH, I felt she would be a wonderful addition to the gene pool.What makes your program special?
What I believe makes my breeding program different from others is that I approach it as simply a continuation from my very first breeding. In addition, it’s about the whole dog. Not just conformation, not just field type, not just performance. It’s about form and function, pedigree, and the placement of each pup in what I believe is a perfect home.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Leslie
Leslie 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 between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Leslie 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 Leslie 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 Leslie 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 Leslie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Beaufort, SC
Other pick-up locations
More about Leslie
Club memberships
Leslie is a member of Boykin Spaniel Club & Breeders Association of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Leslie has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Leslie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Leslie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Thornhill Kennels 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Thornhill Kennels 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
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 (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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Animal Genetics Panel, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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).
