I'm the breeder behind Brandywine Springers located in White Stone, VA. Beautiful black tri. ESS are stellar companions & family pets. Smart, energetic, merry, biddable, boundless enthusiasm. Full of joy & personality. Bred to AKC standards responsibly. Good health, sweet dispositions. 2 year health guarantee genetic issues. Buyer support. Deposit. Waitlist.
About Clare
I am a life-time springer lover. Northern Neck Kennel Club of Virginia & former volunteer Springer rescue. I take pride in loving, smart, merry bench Springers raised with extra TLC & well-socialized. Great personalities. Prefer buyers with ESS experience. Wait-listers check website for litter updates. Breeding rights may be requested. Not a kennel breeder, no fieldies or gun dogs.
What makes Clare’s program special
It is a great responsibility to raise outstanding bench AKC Springers, one I take seriously. My pups are smart, happy, healthy, and gorgeous. Sweet and lively temperment. Lifetime breeder support. Breeding pairs are health tested hip, elbows, eyes. Pups adapt well to new homes and love everyone. My springers are devoted, loyal, eager to learn and happy napping on the couch or romping outside.
Clare is a member of a club
Northern Neck Kennel Club of Virginia
Clare’s certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T.
Orange
Male • Went Home July 26, 2024
English Springer Spaniel
Clare A.
Violet and Chrissy are planning a spring 2025 litter. Magnificent bench ESS, black tri, happy healthy pups full of personality. This is the only 2025 litter. Deposit, waitlist, breeder selects pups for best fit. Prior ESS experience required. $2500.
Clare 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $2,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $250.
“Nonrefundable $250 deposit is deducted from total price. Can be carried forward to a future litter if your circumstances change. Applications also at AKC Marketplace. Commitment deposit for high-quality bench springer. Responsible breeder. Hand raised for optimum socialization; great personalities, healthy and smart. Buyers get "Puppy 101" to guide nurturing.”
Clare 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 Clare 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 Clare directly.
My puppies are exceptionally well-adjusted to a home environment & handled from the day they're born. Brushing, nail clipping, exam of ears & mouths, handling. They are used to household noises & sights. Paper trained, they go outdoors (weather permitting) when older & are handled by new people. They play with littermates (important for social development), mom & g-mother. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Potty training on real grass and dirt, And showed lots of love, Outdoors, e.g. rain, Various Surfaces , Noises , Strangers, Socialization and potty training, Exposure to water for swimming when possible, Grooming and Nail Care, Touch, pets, and kisses are encouraged during human socialization., Beginning Grooming, Come, Some Crate Training, Confidence building, eye contact, and general initial potty training., Three toys for chewing, kongs, nylabones and real bones, Well socialized puppy that a family can take and enjoy their new family member in their adventures , grooming , Puppy temperament evaluation , Early socialization, Puppy Manners, Impulse Control, surface and tactile stimulation, Initial House Training, Noise desensitization, Behavioral shaping , Human Interactions , Puppy Culture , Touch Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Children, "No" Biting or Chewing, Potty Training, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Elderly, Grooming Desensitization, Toys, e.g. Ball, Chew, e.g. Bone, Scents, Structures, e.g. Climbing, and intro to shallow pool, water in warm weather.
Dew claws removed & tails docked 3 days old. Dewormed biweekly. Pups get 1st vaccinations & full physical exam by licensed veterinarian at 6 weeks including eyes, mouth, feet, structural system, etc. Pups are temperament tested & observed closely. They meet AKC standards: friendly, balanced, merry and active. You will be getting a healthy, happy & loving puppy raised with great care.
We send our puppies home with Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , AKC Registration, Blanket with Littermates Scent, Blanket with Mom's Scent, Vaccinations, Certificate of Health, and Bone.
Clare offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
“My pups are not shipped cargo but can fly with you. Most folks drive. New owners must meet me at my home. I carefully match pups and parents at 6 weeks so please let me guide you to the ideal pup. ”
Why Clare started breeding
I bred first in 1980s after falling for this lovable & loyal breed. A lifelong animal lover, my passion is springers. Over 40 years I bred from time-to-time as work allowed and was active in springer rescue. I am never without at least 2 ESS. After a professional career, my dream was to retire and raise ESS. And here I am! My pups are my pride and joy and in high demand. References happily provided
Clare is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Clare has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Clare was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Clare’s program includes one color
Clare’s English Springer Spaniel puppies are black white and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Brandywine Springers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
English Springer Spaniel
English Springer Spaniel
About Poppy
Poppy is now retired after whelping 5 gorgeous healthy litters.
English Springer Spaniel
About Daisy
Lovely, happy black tri girl, sister to Violet. A great personality, very affectionate. Sweet velcro F, truly stunning markings and full of joy. Adores romping and snuggling. PRA, cardiac, hips/elbows normal. Daisy lives with a guardian and is retired.
Uploaded health tests
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
English Springer Spaniel
About Violet
Violet is the epitome of great family springer. Beautiful black tri, classic markings, totally sweet & devoted. Merry, enthusiastic and full of personality. Very smart & well-behaved, CGC. PRA normal, cardiac & elbows/hips clear. CH Greystone lines.
English Springer Spaniel
Good level
Brandywine 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.
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.