Rich and I don't breed dogs for profit. We breed carefully and thoughtfully, and rarely have more than two litters in the house during a calendar year. Our goals are to

maintain and improve the quality of Welsh Springers produced

provide people with a loving family companion

provide WSS information to interested people

For these reasons, all the Welsh Springers used in our breeding program are AKC Champions, and they all have been certified free of canine hip dysplasia (CHD) by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). These clearances are very important to us, and they figure prominently in every single breeding we have done since 1987. Welsh Springers are a relatively uncommon breed and it's unlikely you'll see them in casual daily walks, unless you happen to live in an area with a Welsh Springer breeder nearby. If you are interested in obtaining additional Welsh Springer information or paying us a visit to see our dogs, you are invited to contact us for information and a free general information brochure. If you are interested in acquiring a Welshie for your family, we'd be happy to offer you a referral to the national breed club for breeder referrals.

Quality

Both pet and show quality puppies are born in every litter, but the difference between the two may be very subtle. We evaluate our puppies when they are between 7 and 10 weeks old to determine their potential as show prospects. Each puppy's temperament, type, and structure are carefully weighed before making a decision.

All our Welshies are expected to be family pets, regardless of their show potential. The environment we provide for our puppies prepares them for successful placements as well-loved family members, not as kennel dogs. We do not believe that every Welshie deserves to be bred just because it has a champion background. If you are committed to showing a dog, or interested in breeding a litter of puppies, you should obtain a show quality puppy. If you are not interested in showing a dog, look for a companion puppy. Remember, regardless of the original reason for acquiring a Welshie, your pet will be a loyal part of your family for many years. All our show dogs are our companions--we wouldn't want it to be any other way in your family, either.

Contracts

We use contracts to protect our puppies, maintain contact with their owners, and obtain information about each puppy's health. For example, we offer both show and pet contracts, and each one specifies breeder and owner responsibilities. A show contract provides a health warranty for hip dysplasia and epilepsy. The pet contract has no provisions for breedings, and the puppy's owner is instructed to notify us in the event of any health problems. Request a copy of a contract from a prospective breeder before you agree to purchase a puppy. You should be assured the breeder has the best interests of the puppy at heart. AKC regulations dictate that a contract or a bill of sale must be provided by the breeder at the time of a puppy sale, so make sure your breeder complies with this rule.

Additional Information

Breeder information is available from the AKC recognized parent breed club, the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America. You can obtain a list of WSSCA members who may have puppies by contacting Pat Pencak, the Puppy Referral Coordinator for the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, at 914-856-4533. In addition, check out the American Kennel Club WWW site to read the official Welsh Springer Spaniel breed standard.

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