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ANNOUNCEMENT

We are proud that the Toronto Police Force (5th largest City in North America) are using our spaniels in their drug/weapon sniffing program.

Ali, Indy and Keno have made a significant contribution to Toronto's Police Dog Services. New recruits are Pepper, Timber and Memphis

All 6 of the above police spaniels live with the handlers' families.

Field vs Show Springers

Check out the great video (link below) shown on Animal Planet which will help explain the difference between "Field" and "Show" springers.

The two field english springer spaniels shown on this video are from our breeding program and live at home with Tamara ("Rocket" is shown in the following testimonial).

http://animal.discovery.com/videos/dogs-101-english-springer-spaniel.html

"I just wanted to let you know rocket is doing great and is a real character. He is on his third set of classes and is always best in class. He thinks tracking is the ultimate game and has been successful since a young age. We stayed in a hotel and I have attached a funny picture of Rocket, see what I mean about him
being a character. He is spoiled rotten and we love him to bits. ..... "

Tamara, Brantford, Ontario

"Family get-togethers not only include people of our family, they include each of our Springville dogs. Whether we are at our hobby farm in Brighton, Ontario or our cottage in Prince Edward County, our dogs are equally excited to be together.

Springville Springers have completed our family with kindness, gentleness and explosive amounts of energy.

THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE!!

Thank-You Frank and Bonnie for introducing us to Springville Springers so many years ago."

Edward, Carolyne, Darcy, Sam, Madison, Brooke and Jay

The Christopher Family ,Brighton Ont.

Hi! Here I am ...my friend is George the gorilla and we're waiting for our bedtime story. I am healthy, happy and extremely handsome. I love people, cats and other dogs. I enjoy playing in the snow with my best friend Rudy the golden retriever...life is good! Gotta go.....prime rib for dinner. Love, Axel"

The Hartley Family, Windsor

Winchester celebrated his 11th birthday on September 20/09. He is a faithful companion, full of life and character. He has travelled across Canada a couple of times. On several occasions, he has been identified as a Springville Springer in the Calgary and Toronto airports, as well as dog parks and the grocery store parking lot!

This past spring, he started agility classes - you are never too old to do something new. He has done several public demonstrations of his skills, and brings much joy to those who meet him. He is extremely healthy, most are surprised when they find out his age. Win fetches birds when he has the opportunity, Canada goose being his favourite. He has enriched our lives, thank you for such great dog!!

Dr. Connie Miller, Ontario

Nelson is two and a half now and he is best dog in the world, extremely friendly.

I have attached a few pictures from summer 2007. Nelson is a great hiker and has even summited a couple of mountains. He is also a great swimmer and is always ready to get wet. He loves the beach and the snow. He always makes people smile because he is such a happy dog. We live downtown Victoria and often tourists stop to watch Nelson play in the park. He comes to work with me at an accounting office and is very successful at getting otherwise serious people to throw his ball around the office.

Sarah & Dwane Carty, British Columbia

"Here is a photo of Limestone Henry. A while ago one of my daughter's friends chose to do her science fair project on "testing the intelligence of dogs". She tested more than 30 dogs of different breeds and ages from Border Collies to Poodles and everything in between.

Henry was the smartest of the entire group! (Second place wasn't even close). I am constantly amazed at wonderful combination of intelligence, athleticism, and manners of your Springers.

Henry is just an absolute sweetheart, the kids adore him, and he's still the fastest dog into, through, and out of the water I that have ever seen."

Jim Tidman

"Enclosed is a photo of Springville Bravado. Although he is too young to compete, we have begun agility training and he has taken to it like a ... well like a Springer takes to anything that might be fun. In this photo he was 10 months old, flying through the jump, carefully watching my hand for directions. This hoop is one setting higher than he would normally jump at this stage of his training -- no problem for "he-who-jumps-straight-into-my-arms-from-a-standstill!". I LOVE the sight of springers flying."

Monica Vogler, British Columbia

"Riley is in his 3rd year already and falls in love with life anew every day!.....58 lbs of pure energy, he would live in the water, except to eat.. (Priority #1)...The gardens take a bit of a beating from his hi-speed antics, but flowers are surprisingly resilient.... He draws many compliments on his handsome appearance during his frequent walks around the neighborhood....Our property is kept safe from marauding squirrels, crows, and the odd deer by Riley on the run.... He is a wonderful companion, and very intelligent ! Thanks Bonnie and Frank."

Terry Flynn

Thunder Bay...Ontario

"Chester just celebrated his 2nd birthday and the little fat brown faced pup has exceeded every expectation that you or I could ever have imagined. He has grown into a beautiful, intelligent, loyal companion. Chester treats every day as a new adventure and the only thing bigger than his love of life is his thankless affection to make you happy. Hunting, swimming, camping or taking it easy at home in front of the fireplace -- he is a champion. Springville Springers can be as proud as I am of Chester and his heritage. Anyone looking for a great springer spaniel only needs to meet Bonnie and Frank O'Grady for their wishes to come true."

Gary Davidson

"Enclosed please find a few pictures of Miss Jenny, and my heart filled thanks. Jenny has truly become the greatest companion I have ever had. She goes everywhere with me, she ice fishes, goes summer and winter camping, she boats, she paddles, goes rock climbing, swims like a champ and hunts like no other dog I have ever had. Jenny is very loving, unbelievably smart and great with other dogs, cats, farm animals, and children. Jenny is hunting well, no thanks to me. She flushes well and retrieved four grouse on her first trip out when she was less than six months old. Thanks to good breeding most of her hunting abilities came instinctively with little training, she just needed a little encouragement and praise. I don�t know how I could really express all that she is; she is truly a great companion."

Thanks,

Michael Hindriks

In memory of Alberta Storm (Berta)

"She had slippers for feet and froggy spotted legs, ears that flapped so beautifully in the wind we always thought "Flying Nun eat your heart out ...here comes Sister Berta".

The softest hair and the most beautiful kind eyes. She came into our lives and became queen of the house, strong, bossy, sweet and funny. All too soon she was gone. We don't mean to be greedy but we wanted her around longer. We are so lucky to have known her.

Thank you Frank and Bonnie for letting her come our way....." The Katsumi Family

Berta received 1st & 4th in CKC Open Competitions. She produced 5 Field Champions. Without question, Berta produced the smartest, most trainable spaniels we have ever owned. She factored heavily in the pedigree of every spaniel in our kennel (aside from our stud CFC Sweeper).

Berta you were the best!!!!!

Frank & Bonnie O'Grady

"After visiting several different breeders we stumbled upon Springville Springers, and were we ever impressed! Not only were Bonnie & Frank friendly, professional and very knowledgeable, but their installations were clean, organized and their dogs overall genetics are far superior to the other breeders we visited. However, the true delight was when we went home with a beautiful pup, which we named Maestro Chaps. He is now 8 months, and has been more than wonderful! He is very loving, active and a star pupil at obedience school. He is also very popular at our dog park and has many 2-legged and 4-legged friends. Maestro is a pure joy to have as a pet and friend! Thank you!"

Alexandra and Raynald, Toronto, Ontario

"We have nothing but praise to say about Oscar, today he retrieved 10 birds, most of them running and was happy to do it. As far as we are concerned he is the nicest dog we have ever seen, and so gentle...like a gentle giant"

Gaby and Diane, Canmore, Alberta, Canada

(Note - Gaby & Diane now have their 2nd Springville Springer called "Felix"

" Angus is three and a half and Stanley is one and a half. They have a huge capacity to learn and make me laugh every day. They spend all their weekends with me at the cottage.

In the winter we snowshoe across the lake and in the summer we are always in the water. This shot is of them chasing me into the lake. They swim for hours every day, whether with me swimming or beside the canoe.

They are pictures of health and my vet is perpetually impressed with them. The entire experience of meeting you two, seeing your
facilities, walking with the others dogs and visiting with Sweeper was ideal. I enjoy watching their athleticism on our daily walks through the
woods. Thanks again."

Paddy, Ottawa, Ontario

"Here's an up to date picture of LILY , she is the athlete that I wanted , I can't say it enough you guys really know your dogs. Lily will soon be 2 years old, she's my 4th kid, my hunting buddy and even my wife's good buddy too. This summer we will compete in some hunt tests in Maine, USA. She's 36 lbs. all power, nose and one smart hunter as you can see from the picture this is a 4 foot fence enclosing a condemned soccer field where we train and go for runs and its no obstacle for her. The new pups on the sight look great, keep up the good work. Oh yeah! this season's take was 28 ducks, 12 grouse, 23 woodcock and 3 rabbits"

John, New Brunswick, Canada,

Springville Home Page Monthly Photo Contest Winners

As part of our 40th Anniversary Celebrations one of these monthly photo contest winners will win a perfect puppy.

We will select the actual winner and make the announcement the first week of October, 2010.

We require the winner take possession of their new puppy within one year of the announcement. If the puppy is to be shipped, the winner will pay shipping costs.