We deliver purpose-driven, specialized gun dog training at our Georgia headquarters and throughout our northern Michigan training program.
Expert Spaniel Field Trials Training for Success
Our expert spaniel training services are tailored to prepare your dogs for field trials, championships, and upland hunting adventures. With a proven track record in developing championship-winning spaniels, our program ensures your dog receives comprehensive training and care. Contact us to embark on a journey for your spaniel's success.
Our kennel has been blessed with great dogs that have been successful
in the field not only for us but for our clients as well.
2024 Canadian Open National Championship Winner - Chance - Handled by Todd
2023 National Open Championship Winner with Chance & Frasier gets a CM - Handled by Todd
2023 National Cocker Amateur High Point with Bailee - Handled by David Atkins
2023 National Open Cocker Championship Kaya gets a CM - Handled by Todd
2022 National Open High Point with DJ - Handled by Todd
2021 Andre Wins the Canadian Amateur Championship with Judy & gets a CM with Minnie
2020 National Amateur Championship Scott and Dibbs get a CM
2019 Betsey Wins with Riot at the Canadian Amateur Championship
2018 National Open Championship Winner with Riot & Dudley gets a CM - Handled by Todd
2017 National Open High Point with Dudley - Handled by Todd
FC Craney Hill Dalmore Dudley
2017 National Open High Point Dog
2018 Springer Open National Championship Winner
NFC CNAFTCH FC AFC CAFTCH
Crosswinds Comic Relief ‘Riot’
FC Craney Hill Grouse On Glendye - DJ
2022 National Open High Point Dog
A Dudley Son
"We all have expectations to different degrees. Our spaniel field trial expectations at Craney Hill Kennel are extremely high for our dogs. The theory is that if we set our standard to an almost unattainable level, when we fall short, our dogs will still be very talented animals. I cannot express to you how difficult it is to keep a high standard. This is not because we are kennel blind…quite the opposite. It is hard to keep such a high standard because the standard promoted by others is so low that it becomes difficult to continually explain why you can or cannot do something."
We provide specialized spaniel field trial training at our facility in Georgia & in northern Michigan. Our grounds offer an unlimited variety of cover, terrain, woods and water. With all of this variety, we are able to develop your English springer spaniel or English cocker spaniel and have it gain experience throughout the winter months to be campaigned in the spring and fall. Contact us to learn how we can get the development done that your dog needs! Winter in Georgia offers a terrific climate when most of the Country is dealing with bad weather.
Sometimes, we have some dogs ready. More often, we have some in development that we are looking to place with people interested in having their dogs campaigned on the spaniel field trial circuit. This is not an inexpensive proposition, but has many rewards in the form of success, friendships and competition. It should be viewed as a 2-3 year commitment to secure and develop appropriate dogs and campaign them to see if the dog has what it takes to win at spaniel field trials. If the dog does not make it, you should expect to have a wonderful upland shooting dog to enjoy.
To be in our field trial development program, it requires a long term commitment. Starting with an 8 week old puppy, it is $7,200 the first year and then $14,400 to $17,000 per year (plus entry fees, prorated travel expenses and Vet fees) and probably another two years to see if the dog has what it takes. The alternative is to start with a trained dog, which is a $7,500 to $25,000 cost, and depending on the age of the dog you purchase, you can cut down on the development time before starting to campaign the dog. The trained dog (if a prospect is available) saves money and time, but most important, you know what you have as compared to starting with a puppy.
