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Our Puppies...

Our focus is on producing quality puppies

​We are not a large scale breeder, so we usually have only 1 or 2 litters each year.

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Our puppies are usually spoken for before they are born so please be prepared for a wait.

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On occasion, we may have an older puppy or dog available.

If this is something you are interested in, please reach out to us.

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Here is a photo of puppies from Lilly's 2023 litter

About Our puppies

​Our puppies come with:

  • Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) Registration

    • If the sire was AKC registered, then they are also eligible for AKC registration​

  • A Veterinary examination

  • 1st set of core vaccines

  • ​Microchips

  • Deworming

  • Introductory pet insurance offer

  • Health Warranty, 2 years against hereditary diseases

  • Puppy Welcome Package including:

    • Sample packages of Acana Puppy Food. We use award-wining Acana Dog Food because it is high quality and made right here in Canada! All ingredients are natural and locally sourced, their foods are biologically appropriate replicating a dogs natural whole-prey diet and providing all nutritional needs.

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Our puppies have:

  • Natural Tails

    • We believe the tails are a beautiful, natural part of their bodies.
    • Tails will be left intact as docking is illegal here, see article.

    • Although the tail is customarily docked in the United States and for field ESS in the UK, this has not been done in most European countries for decades. The long time, experienced breeders we have spoken to, say they have had very few issues with tails even when used in the field.

    • The CKC standard has allowed for a docked or undocked tail for some time​, and includes a detailed description of what dogs docked and undocked should look like.

    • The AKC standard was recently amended to allow for a docked or undocked tail. See the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Associations statement. 

  • Front dewclaws

    • Front dewclaws will be left intact as we do not believe it is necessary to remove them.

    • Front dew claws have customarily been removed, cited as a potential danger when snared. However, this is most often because the dewclaw had not been trimmed appropriately and can be avoided.

    • Research has emerged advocating that front dewclaws are an integral part of the dogs anatomy. There is now growing support for leaving the front dewclaws intact.​​

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Here is a photo of puppies from Anabelle's 2022 litter

How We Rear Our puppies

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​We rear our puppies using the Puppy Culture Program so that 

each puppy has the very best start to life

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The Puppy Culture program was developed by Jane Killion, professional dog trainer and breeder. It is a comprehensive, organized program for breeders to follow during the first weeks of a puppy's life. The first 12 weeks of a puppy's life are incredibly important.

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The program is divided into week-by-week protocols, proven by science to ensure the best outcomes for our puppies. By following this program, we as breeders have an opportunity to make a dramatic impact on each puppy’s ultimate personality. Preparing our puppy buyers is as important as breeding good puppies so we provide a lot of information prior to taking home a puppy.

 

We're not just putting puppies on the ground, we're putting new relationships into the world.

 

The Puppy Culture program covers:

  • Preparation and Prenatal Care 

  • Early Neurological Stimulation

  • Early Scent Introduction

  • Weaning Setup and Suggestions 

  • Developmental Periods​

  • Enrichment Effect​

  • Early Socialization​

  • Communication Trinity​

  • Problem Prevention​

  • Preparing Your Puppy Buyers​

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We also provide early sound introduction and extensive socialization

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In addition to the Puppy Culture program, we introduce various scents and sounds to the puppies from an early age. 

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And because our puppies are raised under foot, they spend a lot of time with us just hanging out. That means they are exposed to other dogs, cats, kids, noises and hustle and bustle of real life. All of this is to adequately prepare them for their new life with you!​​​​

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Demonstrations
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Socialized

With adults and kids

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Exposed

To real life both inside and out

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Loved

By their breeder and family

Here are some photos of puppies from Anabelle's 2021  litter

What to expect with our puppies

​Placement of your puppy:

    • We don't match puppies until they are 7 weeks of age. This gives time for all of us to ​observe each puppies individual personality and for us to get to know each family better. 

 

  • Picking up your puppy:

    • We welcome you to visit us, by appointment only.

    • For the protection of our puppies, visitors must not have been to a dog park or another kennel, shelter or rescue within the last 2 weeks prior to visiting us.

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  • Transporting your puppy:

    • Puppies can be flown safely from either the Vancouver BC airport (YVR) or the Seattle Washington airport (SEA) for a delivery fee and flight costs (these must be paid prior to the flight being scheduled).

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  • The cost of your puppy and adult dog:

    • Initial cost: the purchase price of our puppies is a big investment, each litter is independently priced. 

      • Vet check-up & vaccines - around $300

      • Equipment & Supplies - crate/kennel, exercise pen, bed, leash, toys, etc. - around $200

    • Ongoing costs: Puppies (well dogs in general) are expensive! 

      • Vet care & treatments, this is hard to estimate but the bare minimum is yearly vaccines and check-up (but there will be more) - $300 annually​

      • Food, a large bag of high quality food will last about 3 months ​- $100 quarterly

      • Grooming, usually done every 2 months - $80 bi-monthly

      • Pet Insurance, this is a smart thing for any pet owner (cost depends on the coverage) - $45 monthly

      • Flea/tick/worm treatment - $25 monthly

      • Supplies & treats - $30 monthly

      • Extras include dog daycare, dog walkers, sports & activities, training, plus any additional gear 

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  • After bringing your puppy home:​

    • Providing proper care of your dog includes regular dental and veterinary care. But just as important are nutrition, socializing, training, grooming, a safe environment and regular exercise.

    • For your puppy grow into a healthy, well behaved dog you will need to provide it with proper care.

      • Your puppy package will include recommendations based on our experience with the breed.

      • A lifetime membership with the Baxter & Bella Online Puppy School. Your enrolment and participation begins prior to bringing your puppy home and should continue through adulthood. This will give your puppy the best start and avoid problem behaviours later. Your commitment to ongoing training is an investment in your puppy that will pay off. 

      • Grooming is very important for this breed! If you are not prepared to provide regular grooming then you should find another breed. At home grooming includes brushing/combing hair and cleaning ears weekly. as well as bathing and nail trimming/grinding bi-weekly. Professional grooming offers many benefits and should be done every 6 to 8 weeks.

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  • Keeping in touch:​

    • We LOVE getting emails from our puppy families, updates or pictures are always welcome.

    • As a Pure Heart puppy family, you will be invited to our private Pure Heart Family Facebook group. This is a fun place to share stories and ideas with other owners. Of course, we all love to see the pictures of these beautiful pooches too!

Care of your dog

INCLUDES:

  • Veterinary care, both routine & emergency

  • Vaccines, deworming & flea/tick treatments

  • Nutritious food and weight management 

  • Training & socialization

  • Physical & mental stimulation

  • A safe environment

  • Cleaning, grooming & dental care

For available puppies, please visit our Litters & Breeding Plans page

Accepting

APPLICATIONS

  • We are currently accepting Applications and maintaining a Waitlist.

  • Families are added to our Waitlist in the order that they complete the screening process and pay the Retainer Fee. 

  • Want to learn more? Visit our Purchase Process page for all the details.

Here is a video of a singleton puppy from Anabelle's 2020 litter

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