Puppies!!!! Scroll down to view the "Upcoming Litters"
Coming Soon To A Field Near You......
We have a passion for *Field Bred English Springer Spaniels*. We strive to produce a quality breeding in each and every litter. The pups are home whelped, and well socialized. They receive special handling as they develop, starting at just days old. Resulting in calm pups, easy to handle, and bathe. They have several nail clippings, baths, and one on one attention. They are introduced to car rides, water, and the outdoors, "if " the snow is not neck deep :). They are backed up with a 100%, 36 month, health guarantee in writing....
The pups will receive a full vet examination, first shots, have tails and dew claws done to field bred standards, and be wormed 3-4 times. They will be at a healthy weight, raised on good quality food.
Our foundation dogs are hunted on wild birds. We strive to produce natural ability in a biddable package. Dogs with great noses, who can use the wind well, find downed game, and trail out crippled game. They must retrieve, and mark well. They must also possess a tender mouth. We will not have a bird cruncher on the place. We firmly believe many traits are hereditary, including hard mouth.
Foundation dogs must have a solid temperament, and be family members in the household. Lets face it, they hunt for most people a few months a year, and the rest of the time, they have to watch TV with the kids. They must be of nice stature, and pleasing to the eye as well. We simply put, do not want to make the breed "worse". We want to improve it. If there is ever an issue, we would wish to know about it.
All pups are reserved on a first come first serve "limited" basis, with a $200 deposit. In doing so we also strive to make suggestions, and pair the best possible match with the people.
Your deposit is guaranteed. If we do not produce the desired pup tailored in your pup agreement, we will shred your check, mail it back to you, or place it on another pairing. Your choice.
We recommend planning well ahead, because most cases in a quality breeding, they will be spoken for before they arrive. We only reserve a limited number of pups per litter. We try not to "over book" any planned pair. I know that practice exists, but we just don't feel right doing that here...
Below you will find information about current news, and upcoming options available. We try to keep things pretty well updated. If we do not have what your looking for at the time. Never be afraid to call and talk dogs. We know several breeders, and may be able to refer you to another "quality" pairing.
We offer free training advice via you coming out, or phone, email etc. if you wish. We know or belong to several training groups, who always welcome new folks. We train all the time. All you have to do is do it! We want all pups to be placed successfully, and in the right home....
We can be reached at: PO Box 121 Garfield MN 56332 320-219-2081 or email at: blueriverkennel@gctel.com
Important!!! If by chance you do not hear back from me within a day or two, chances are your email did not get here, or I can not reply to it. Or your phone message is broken up and incomplete. I always reply if able. So please "Call back." _________________________________________________________________
Over 3 Decades of happy hunters!!!!!!!
4 Females Available.
Going home September 11th....
4 females available
Foley. Pedigree on the our dogs page.
Pups are all nicely marked, nice uniformed size, and all black and white. Born July 17th, going home September 11th. Full written 36-month health guarantee, tails, dewclaws done, full vet exam.
Foley is my litter mate to Blue River’s Pale Rider “Bessy” with an Open win + points, and an Amateur win plus points. Powerful bird finders. She is a solid built good-looking gal about 42 pounds, has a wonderful polite personality. Gets along with everybody.
I am fortunate to have a litter out of ANFC FC AFC Freddy. Foley is OFA hips EXCELLENT, Elbows NORMAL, Eyes CAER NORMAL DNA tested PFK PRA. I have never, or ever will breed a dog with an OFA hip score less than GOOD.
It’s been policy at Blue River Kennel for 35 plus years.
Teddy is OFA GOOD, Eyes CAER NORMAL, DNA tested PFK, PRA. And speaks for himself. I bred AFC Blue River’s Square Deal “Teddy”. He was my choice to keep is what I told his new owner if they did not leave with him. It did not take long for them to see why, and off he went. Judging, and gunning AKC Field trials around the country for many years, has allowed me to choose what “I know” are some of the most talented natural bird finding dogs on the planet to utilize. Why I bred to his sire. They have been proving that for many years. The success speaks for itself. Awesome temperaments, and natural hunting ability. Trainable, desire, soft mouths, and very biddable. This pairing brings all of the Harvest Moon/Sand Creek national winners together for the first time. Plus all the other talent is impeccable. You can not get this anywhere else. It to me is a special pairing that took years to develop.
AFC Teddy, info and pedigree below.
Summer x Teddy Pups Due July 13th 2025.
Blue River's waiting On "Summer"
Summer's Pedigree
This is the kind of match that took decades to develop. We don't follow, we lead.
AFC Blue River's Square Deal "Teddy"
Teddy's Pedigree
Sia x Teddy Pups Due July 20th 2025. "Teddy Above"
Blue River's California Dreaming "Sia"
Sia's Moms Pedigree
Sia's Dads Pedigree below.
Sia's Dads Pedigree
Sia's Dad FC Odie
Started dogs available
SOLD......SOLD....>We have a young 2 year old male available. Shot over on pheasants and pigeons. In
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