Woodwyn Farm
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Karen F., the breeder behind Woodwyn Farm located in Grand Rapids, MI. I took an interest in ECSs at 10 and got my first at 14. For over 40 years I have been participating in conformation and various dog sports with a particular interest in field work. I do hunt with my dogs and I am an AKC Hunt Test judge. I am the current Vice President of the Grand Rapids Kennel Club.
Q. & A. with Karen
Why did you start breeding?
At the age of 10 I became interested in purebred dogs and conformation shows. I got my first dog at 14 and put a CD on her but got more involved in conformation with my second dog. These dogs demonstrated considerable drive and hunting ability so I determined to cultivate that going forward as a breeder.What makes your program special?
English Cockers as a breed were developed as a hunting dog and we believe that inherent capacity should not be ignored as part of a preservation breeding program.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1 (tricolor)
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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.
Karen partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
“Puppies from my breeding program are very active. Persons looking for a hunting or sport dog are accommodated first. After that, placements are made according to buyer needs/wants and personality of the puppy. ”
Price
“Price includes health guarantee, AKC registration, first shots and deworming, a puppy packet of instructions and paperwork, socializing and some simple training, and breeder support for the life of the dog. Puppy may also be microchipped. Pet pups are sold with Limited Registration which makes them ineligible for Conformation competition or breeding. Deposits taken after birth of puppies. Only refundable if a puppy is unavailable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen 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
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Grand Rapids, MI
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Gerald R. Ford Airport
Flexible meeting point
Karen can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Karen
Club memberships
Karen is a member of Central Connecticut Spaniel Club, New England Sporting Group Association , Grand Rapids Kennel Club, Heart of Michigan English Cocker Spaniel Club, and English Cocker Spaniel Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Judge, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Karen’s links
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Woodwyn Farm 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
Boston, dad
English Cocker Spaniel
About Boston
Boston is smart, enthusiastic, driven, super sweet and goofy. A total love-bug who is anxious to please and loves to engage. Loads of personality and has the aptitude for many different activities. Soundly built and muscular with an old-fashioned low-maintenance coat.
Windy, mom
English Cocker Spaniel
About Windy
Windy is extremely smart and sweet. Super quick and enthusiastic learner, she is a thinker that wants to please. She is a pleasure to work with. Sound and athletically built with an old-fashioned, low maintenance coat.
, mom
English Cocker Spaniel
About
is a female English Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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
Excellent level
Woodwyn Farm 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 Cocker 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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Adult Onset Neuropathy (AON), Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS), Familial Nephropathy, Cocker Spaniel Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).
