I'm the breeder behind Hooligan Irish Water Spaniels located in Southern California, CA. Type, temperament, health, and proven ability are at the top of my priority list. I focus on all areas equally to make sure each puppy reaches its potential. I'm an occasional breeder who breeds largely for myself. Since I breed so infrequently, each breeding gets proper attention and care.
About Florence
I stumbled into Irish Water Spaniels in 1986 and am still here. My dogs are typically titled in conformation and sometimes in field and obedience.
What makes Florence’s program special
I'm very concerned about the history of the breed. I keep all the historic plusses and minuses in mind when considering a breeding.
Florence is a member of 2 clubs
Irish Water Spaniel Club of America, Southern California Sporting Dog Fanciers
Florence’s certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, Avidog Associate, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing
The puppies are exposed to as many people, sounds, and odd things as possible. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Potty Training, Leash Walking, Human Interactions , Car Training , Scent Introduction, ENS, Beginning Grooming, Initiate No-Bite Training, Grooming and Nail Care, Bathing, Stairs, Nail Trimming, Sound Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Touch Desensitization, and Avidog.
I have both holistic and allopathic vets. I vaccinate minimally, largely according to Jean Dodds' protocol. My pups are wormed before leaving for their new forever homes. .
We send our puppies home with AKC Registration, Certificate of Health, Food Starter Bag, Microchip, Puppy Collar, Puppy Leash, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Volhard Personality Test, Vaccinations, and AKC Reunite.
Florence 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.
“People can either fly or drive here, or the pup may be shipped to them after I receive the payment in full.”
Hooligan Irish Water Spaniels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Irish Water Spaniel
Excellent level
Hooligan Irish Water Spaniels 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 Irish Water 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.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Shoulder Osteochondrosis
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 Profile, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).