Kinsol Kennels

Breeding Healthy and Lovable Blue Picardy Spaniels

Welcome to the Kinsol Kennels website. We are so glad you stopped by.

Here at Kinsol, we are dedicated to breeding the perfect family companion.

Our breeding program is not about making money or whelping as many puppies as we can. Our belief is to breed small numbers of high quality dogs. First concern for Kinsol Kennels is health. All our litters are bred from parents that have their heart, hips, eyes, and elbows fully tested and approved through OFA. The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a healthy breed that we believe should remain sound and with very few genetic health issues. Our second concern is temperament. The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a gentle, calm, and adorable family member. Kinsol Kennels is passionate about this breed and have made a commitment to sharing the Blue Picardy to families worthy of them. We want to provide the missing piece to your family’s jigsaw puzzle, making your picture whole and complete.

Bringing a dog into your life is a decision that will shape the next 10 to 15 years. That’s why we are always happy to talk dogs – even if a Blue Picardy isn’t the right fit for you.

If, after we talk, you think another breed would suit your family, lifestyle, or goals better, we’ll happily point you in the right direction. Through the dog show community we’ve been fortunate to meet many wonderful, ethical breeders, and we’re always happy to make introduction when we can.

At the end of the day, we’d rather see you with the RIGHT dog than with one of OUR dogs.

If after learning about the Blue, you think they would fit into your lifestyle and if you are looking for a dog to share all your adventures, make you laugh, give you unconditional love and loyalty; welcome, I hope we have a puppy for you.

Fun Fact

Kinsol Kennels is named after the local landmark the Kinsol Trestle.

Kinsol Trestle got it’s name from a nearby, now defunct, copper ore mine that was called (very tongue-in-cheek) King Solomon’s Mine.

King Solomon Mines

King Solomon Mines was a rather insignificant mine located near Shawnigan Lake that left a rather large name-sake legacy. From 1904 to 1907, this tiny mine near the Koksilah River produced enough copper ore to barely fill three rail cars – resulting in a total of 18,000kg of copper. Although pretty well insignificant in the region’s mining history, it was around long enough to have a local rail stop named after it – the Kinsol Station. When the Canadian Northern Pacific Railway undertook a massive project to provide a rail-route to bring timber from the west coast to markets in Victoria, they built the largest wooden trestle in the commonwealth and named it after the station – the Kinsol Trestle.

At Kinsol Kennels we strive to place the right puppy in the right home. So the more information you provide to us the easier that is. Some of these questions might seem extensive, please understand that we view these puppies as members of our family and it is important that they are sent somewhere we feel to homes where they will thrive and flourish. We are also completing your family so it is also important for you to get the best puppy for you!

Tell us about your family. This is a great opportunity to share family dynamics like blended family, number of children, child-free home, retired couple, anyone with disabilities, etc.

Tell us about your living situation. Do you live in a condo, farm, fenced back yard, etc.

How did you hear about the Blue Picardy Spaniel and why are you interested in welcoming one into your home? *

Do you presently have any pets in the home? If so, please elaborate. *

What is your experience with dogs? How many have you had, what breeds, first time owner, etc. *

Have you ever raised a new puppy? Please don't include your parents raising one in your home when you were younger. *

Have you ever surrendered a dog to a shelter or returned one to the breeder? If so, please describe circumstances. *

Our puppies are required to receive training of some kind. Do you plan on doing any organized activities (obedience, hunting, dock diving, agility, conformation, etc) or are you experienced enough to provide training on your own (please elaborate)?

How do you intend to get your puppy to their new home?

If your puppy will be alone in the home for any length of time (working and school), how do you plan on handling the puppy's day? Dog walker, doggy daycare, crated at home, etc. *

What are your feelings regarding crate training?

Describe the activity level in your home. Hiking, running, camping, couch potatoes, etc. *

Do you have a vet in mind and are they willing to work with you regarding limited vaccinations?

Describe your plans for your puppy. Companion, hunting partner, therapy work, etc.

Are you interested in showing your dog? If so, are you willing to be a Guardian Home?

If not showing, what are your plans for spaying/neutering your dog? Are you willing to wait until they are 18 months old?

Is there anything else you would like Kinsol Kennels to know?

Do you have any questions for us?

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