Killara Field Spaniels

05/06/2026

When you are the center of attention at the Vet’s office!

04/26/2026

Congratulations to Jennifer & Davos on their Best Of Breed win!

04/15/2026

These cuties are heading to their forever homes in the next week!

Purposely bred and carefully matched to their new families, I can’t wait to hear about their new adventures!

If you ever have questions about the breed or are hoping to add a Field Spaniel to your family feel free to reach out!

03/03/2026

This young girl is just 8 months old and already is turning heads in the show ring!!!!!

“Demi had a great weekend for her second time out as a show dog! Running around the ring for snacks! She was Best of Opposite S*x on Saturday, and Sunday was Best of Breed. We went to both the regular & owner handled group rings:) No love in the regular group for a puppy, but in the NOHS group she received a Group 4 from Judge Del Richards. She is a fun bug to show, bouncy sometimes but always happy! Killara’s Girls Just Wanna have Fun.”

02/04/2026

Why we start crate training at 4 weeks.

Here at Killara we do crate introduction at 4 weeks. We start off slowly and allow the puppies to choose if they want to sleep in a crate or not.

By the time they are 9 weeks, they transition to the door being closed. Typically, after 3-4 days they are sleeping quietly in the crate.

As you can see Miss MJ chose to sleep in her crate despite having access to beds and blankets outside her crate. This shows how she feels safe in her “room”.

Why crate train? So many reasons. Dogs that travel in a crash proof crate are better protected in accidents. If they ever have to stay overnight at the Vet’s- no additional stress from being crated. If there is a natural disaster and dogs need to be in a rescue/staging area are always crated.

Lastly, many dogs like MJ, rather sleep in a crate then out in the open. That is the nature of mist dogs.

Good breeders do their due diligence in getting pups ready for their new homes.

01/27/2026

Killara’s Adventures In The Dark “Sawyer” was bred by Killara and he is the model used by OFA website!

Sawyer is a 2nd generation All Bred BIS winner and has won 20 Best in Specialties.

Isn’t he gorgeous!

We have Sawyer grandkids arriving soon!

All the Killara dogs health clearances can be found on OFA website!

At a glance the Field Spaniel is an independent breed however pleasantly mixed with sincere devotion, a sensitive nature and a willingness to please. A family dog in every sense of the word they thrive at constant companionship and affection. The Field Spaniel is known for its docile nature.

Are you interested in this breed? The OFA, working with the Field Spaniel Society of America, recommends the following basic health screening tests for all breeding stock:
- ACVO Eye Exam (Recommended testing at 2, 4, 6, and 8 years)
- Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHip)
- Autoimmune Thyroiditis (Recommended testing at 2 and 6 years)
- Cardiac (Advanced via a cardiologist)
Optional but recommended:
- Elbow Dysplasia
- Patellar Luxation
- Agouti

Dogs meeting these basic health screening requirements are issued Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) numbers. For potential puppy buyers, CHIC certification is a good indicator the breeder responsibly factors good health into their selection criteria.

For more information about the Field Spaniel, please visit the parent club website: https://www.fieldspanielsocietyofamerica.org/
For more information about the CHIC program, check out the OFA: https://ofa.org/chic-programs/

01/22/2026

"Kira" - Killara's Spirit of Katana

FSSA Specialty in Knoxville, TN - January 10, 2026
Winners Bitch & Best of Winners & Best Puppy

Photo Credit to: Jeffery Hanlin

01/11/2026

9 weeks old and looking gorgeous!

01/03/2026

Some of our beautiful pups from our Potato litter! Consistency, chests, substance and absolutely wonderful temperaments. It is so nice when our hard work and plans come together!

12/26/2025

Cutiest Potato Ever….