English Springer Spaniel, Hunter, Companion, Best Friend, Puppy Obedience Training, Puppy House Training, Spokane, Washington English Springer Spaniel Puppy Breeder
Grandma Bev, Sofie (Shawna) is doing so well! One accident since she has been home and it was my fault for not being quick enough! She fetches and returns like a champ at only 8 and a half weeks old and already knows and comes to her name in just 3 and a half days. She is truly a love bug. Thanks so much for the work you do with the puppies before they come home. It makes for a very smooth transition. See you in a couple of weeks!
Hi Jewell,
I totally agree with you on the information you have given in regards to the eye certifications. I know that this is a heartfelt subject from your experience with your beloved springer who became blind. I would like you to consider that it may be more important to have several generations of normal testings since it is a hereditary defect. I believe there is a much bigger picture than yearly testings of the same two breeding pair.
These are beautiful babies and I can see that Bev loves them dearly but please ask that she have them tested for eye problems every year (CERF) and especially before breeding. The puppies should really be tested too. English Springer Spaniels have a history of genetic inherited eye diseases that may not show up until the dog is older. Some people think testing is not important because this is just a pet - not a breeder - but it can be heartbreaking down the line if the companion you love goes blind.
http://essfta.org/essfta/health_research.htm#eyes
Hi Granma (Moe) wishes you and the family Happy Holidays!!! He will be three years old soon. He wants a baby sister for Christmas. Well Dad and I don't know if we think he is ready. It's the training 2 dogs to get a long in the same house. The teething, the up all nites till the little one starts sleeping. Guess we will just have to wait till Santa decides.
Hi Bev! Willow (formerly wishes) is now 10 months old and calming down nicely! She has learned not only Sit and Down but also Stay, Jump up, Twirl, and Go to Jail (sit in the hallway when she's rowdy) she LOVES to learn new tricks! She jogs next to a bicycle instead of walks and likes to dance when we dance, such a happy girl!
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