Thunderbird Springers

Heather R.

Breeder of English Springer Spaniels

  • Florida
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Valor

Ready Apr. 8

1 week old · Male

Knight

Ready Apr. 8

1 week old · Male

Realm

Ready Apr. 8

1 week old · Female

Raspberry

Ready Apr. 3

2 weeks old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Heather R., the breeder behind Thunderbird Springers located in Florida. 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, liver white and tan, liver and white, black white and tan, 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 to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

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.

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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
      • 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 Florida

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 about 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Thunderbird 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), DNA Profile

    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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • Kelly F.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

      • +4

    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.

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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.

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.