Hellfire Springer and Sussex Spaniels

10/06/2026

I definitely don't brag enough about all our outstanding Hellfire super sniffers.

What a long career! Angus (now 13 years old) was bred by me, from our Haley/Bones litter. He is a bit of a celebrity in Canada, but is just one of a few medical detection dogs from our kennel.

Angus, the C. diff sniffing dog, has retired after nearly a decade detecting CDIs in Canadian hospitals. We celebrate his extraordinary career.

10/05/2026

Hey American Kennel Club Given the crazy amounts of $$$ that we put into these sports, it is ridiculous that we can't use our AKC Breeder of Merit coupons for things like NOHS titles, titling certificates and pins, etc! 💩🤬🤬🤬

09/28/2026

What a great first show weekend for Team Smoosh! Jeremiah got two firsts and a second prize in a lovely group of novice juniors. One more win to go and they kick him out of novice forever. 🥰

This show did an amazing job with their Junior entries and was giving out scholarship $$ to the first place winners of all levels, making it an exciting weekend for the kids!

09/25/2026

Smoosh does it again and takes another novice Junior to his first win. Super proud of how well she does with the kids. 🥰

09/21/2026

Whoo hooo! I love it when the kids send me their first birds pictures. 😍 Congratulations Robin and Douglas, WA state!

December 2025 Gem X Pod - last of the Pod kids.

09/19/2026

My semi-feral ranch dog, Bud (Speck x Pod), went to the civilized world of dog shows today and had his eyes and heart checked by the specialists and I'm thrilled to announce that he is perfect, with "gorgeous" retinas! He was friendly, curious and brave despite the noise, clapping and chaos...and weird ass looking dogs there. 😆 Proud of ya, fella!

Should be DM, PFK, PRA and CDDY normal by parentage (Gensol panel pending), joints look great (will be published in the database in 2-3 weeks). I will definitely be OFA CHICing this sweet guy. ❤️ Will take some new pictures if it ever stop raining.

Energy level: 9.5 (he's an ACTIVE boy!)
Stamina: 13(!!)
Offswitch: 5
Prey Drive: 10
Trainability: 10
Athleticism: 13 (!!!)

It wasn't the breeding I planned, but we will be expecting smart, leggy Gem (Toby x Zozzy) super sound athletes mid-November. Four are reserved, but I still have 4 more openings! Gem has had 9 puppies in both of her past litters. A puppy application is step 1 and if approved, a deposit is required.

I would expect excellent running partners, agility, FastCat and obedience prospects!

09/18/2026

The ghost of my beloved Maverick looms large in my thoughts today. 😭 I miss him so much, I can barely function.

Frank produced more Champion offspring, but Maverick produced all three of my Specialty winners. 🥰

MBISS NBOS GCHB Hellfires Mizz Marvel
MBISS MRBIS GCH Hellfires Dancing in the Dark
BISS GCHS Hellfires Cusp of Aries