Thunderbird Springers

Heather R.

Breeder of English Springer Spaniels

  • Fort White, FL ·
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Jaq

Ready July 7

2 weeks old · Male

Charming

Ready July 7

2 weeks old · Male

Major

Ready July 7

2 weeks old · Male

Prince

Ready July 7

2 weeks old · Male

Gus Gus

Ready July 7

2 weeks old · Male

Upcoming litters

Twitty
Lilo

Expected English Springer Spaniel litter

Due June 2026

Ready Aug. 10
Atticus
Bailey

Expected English Springer Spaniel litter

Due July 2026

Ready Aug. 26
Jethro
Jetta

Planned English Springer Spaniel litter

Due July 2026

Ready Sept. 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Heather R., the breeder behind Thunderbird Springers located in Fort White, FL. At Thunderbird Springers, each litter is planned with care and raised indoors using proven early development protocols. We prioritize thoughtful matching, transparency, and support throughout every stage of ownership.

Q. & A. with Heather

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Dogs have always been part of my story. I grew up alongside my grandparents’ German Shepherds, learning respect for strong, intelligent working dogs. I later bred Border Collies, but as my children began training wild mustangs, our needs changed. Searching for the right balance led me to English Springer Spaniels—loyal, eager, and truly at home with our family.
  • What makes your program special?

    My program is rooted in love, purpose, and family. Our puppies are raised in our home, surrounded by daily life, gentle handling, and intentional care from day one. Every pairing is thoughtfully chosen, and every puppy is cherished, nurtured, and prepared to become a confident, deeply bonded family companion.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include tri-roan, liver white and roan, white and liver, white and black, red and white, orange and white, liver white and tan, liver and white, black white and tan, lemon 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

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, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Heather partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Puppies are sold with limited registration ONLY unless discussed otherwise. All deposits are non refundable but are transferable. With a $100 puppy transfer fee. Puppies are considered reserved only after deposit is payed and contract is signed and returned.”

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.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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on Good Dog

When you pay and communicate on Good Dog, you’re covered by Payment Protection.

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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.

Breeder's location

Meet in Fort White, FL

4720 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Jacksonville Airport

4650 miles away

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Meet in Savannah, GA

4547 miles away

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More about Heather

  • Heather has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Heather’s links

Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Thunderbird 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

All breeds

English Springer Spaniel

Beagle

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Heather to bring home their puppies.

  • Kelly F.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Our Georgie (Pooh from the 100 Acre Woods litter) is such a sweetheart. He is smart, curious, loves a good treat and is already a great snuggler. He fits right in with our family of 6! Working with Heather was a great experience as well and she was always quick to respond to questions, even with a busy holiday season.

    Katie C.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Thunderbird springers. From the very first message, they were kind, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. They answered all of our questions with patience and made us feel completely confident throughout the entire process of bringing Reef home. If you are looking for a breeder who genuinely cares about their dogs and the families they go to, I cannot recommend them enough. We are so grateful for them and absolutely in love with our boy, Reef!

  • Kelsi S.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    We couldn’t be happier to have purchased a puppy from Thunderbird Springers. Our puppy is the sweetest, smartest, and most well behaved puppy. Heather was accommodating to meet for pickup and ensured great care of our boy until we received him. Very grateful for the pleasant experience.

Photos

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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