Valentine’s English Springers
Upcoming litters
Expected English Springer Spaniel litter
Due Aug. 2023
Meet the breeder
I'm Theresa S., the breeder behind Valentine’s English Springers located in Georgetown, IN. I specialize in breeding and training English Springer Spaniels. I’ve trained several as service and therapy dogs. I also breed for Conformation show-quality dogs. English Springer Spaniels make devoted, affectionate family pets; the BEST reason to have a dog!
Q. & A. with Theresa
Why did you start breeding?
Simply put, I am in love with English Springer Spaniels. My infatuation with them began when I picked up my boy, Cooper, for our first family dog. My only priority was that he be “pretty.” As you can tell, I didn’t know a thing about dog ownership. Jump forward 20 years, and I have my fifth Springers, CH Valentine’s Contessa Marie, Tessa. She’s titled in Conformation, Obed, and is a Service dog.What makes your program special?
Darby, Petula, and I graduated from a professional dog training academy a few years ago. They were both legitimate Service and Therapy dogs and both earned their CGC and CD obedience titles. Tessa is a Service dog, Therapy dog, and Conformation Champion with several other titles. She alerts to low blood sugar and peanuts in foods. I hope to have Tessa’s puppies going to new homes in August, 2023.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and white and liver 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.
Stella
Went homeFemale
Grace
Went homeFemale
Rizzo
Went homeFemale
Zoe
Went homeFemale
Kylie
Went homeFemale
Santo
Went homeMale
Ivy
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Theresa
Theresa 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
"Price includes health clearances, AKC registration and Reunite microchip registration, DNA testing for PRA, deworming, vaccination, puppy book and early training, socialization and grooming practice. Refundable if I don’t have enough puppies, or a puppy suitable for your purposes. Sex and color of a puppy are not reasons for a refund of deposit. I ask for deposits after pregnancy is confirmed."
Contract & health guarantee
Theresa 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 Theresa 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 Theresa directly.
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 Theresa.
Breeder's location
Meet in Georgetown, IN
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Louisville Airport (Standiford Field)
More about Theresa
Club memberships
Theresa is a member of None and ESSFTA.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC trainer and evaluator , Pet Partners Therapy group member, Prof trainer.
Theresa has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Theresa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Theresa’s links
Theresa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Valentine’s English 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
Tessa, mom
English Springer Spaniel
About Tessa
Tessa is a female English Springer Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Theresa decided to make her part of their program. Theresa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Great level
Valentine’s English 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.
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.
Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
ESSFTA/University of Missouri DNA Bank, Phosphofructokinase Deficiency (PFK)
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).
