JUST CHECKING IN...we just love, love it when our Carolina Kennels dogs check back in with us after going to their new forever homes.
We are proud, proud grandparents...thanks for Just Checking In...hope you enjoy the latest collection!
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May 2013: Josee Bivens is training in agility!! This is an excellent activity for springers and they just love it. You can also make many of these items at home with PVC pipe and a hand saw! You are only limited by your imagination....Great job, Josee!! Southport, NC
Josee Bivens, Southport, NC
Birdie Bachman Abby Terrell Modeling Angel... aka Rebel and friend, Molly Holmberg Benne Lucas doing Laundry
Benne Lucas enjoying the tulips! Cammie II Parsch Rainey and Blue Harmony & Rebel Josie Bivins
Templeton Mamie Peebles Annie Luoni Radar/Jasper Jasnoch Scout White Zelda Benzing and Friend
Sunflower Coltrain Terrell Family with Grace and Lauren
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True Beauty has No Symmetry
Posted February 8, 2013
 Get Pawsitive at The Joyful Springer - Andrea Rains Waggener
Author H.P. Lovecraft wrote, “Creative minds are uneven, and the best of
fabrics have their dull spots.”
Joyful Springers abide unevenness. They have no need to be smooth and
orderly; they embrace every askew bit of themselves and their lives.True beauty has no symmetry. Life isn’t neat and tidy, and neither are the
most interesting things in it. Remind yourself of this the next time you start
feeling bad about some perceived flaw or blemish or failure. Your true value is
in your perfect unevenness.
[Meet Benne. This adorable fellow is Nancy Lucas's new puppy! His sweet
and beautifully, perfectly uneven facial markings inspired this post. Born
October 10 last year, Benne joined the Lucas family in South Carolina after the
holidays. The inspiration for his full name, Benne Wafer, comes from a type of
Southern cookie, made from sesame seeds and brought to America by Africans. I
think Benne's name is just right, since he's clearly as sweet as a cookie. 
Nancy lost her beloved Scout last fall. Even as she and her family grieved, they
knew they wanted a Springer to carry on Scout's legacy. So one of our wonderful
Joyful Springers (a human one  ), Beth
Griffin, helped Nancy locate a breeder in North Carolina, and Benne was
discovered! You may remember that Scout is the star of Nancy's wonderful Springer Spaniel Mysteries. Judging from the eager
look in little Benne's eyes, he is soon going to be ready to star in his own
adventures (perhaps with Scout whispering some guidance from the spirit world).
Thank you, Benne, for being a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer!]
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Posted February 9, 2013
Zelda - The Benzing Family
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE VIDEO LINK ATTACHED SHOWING ZELDA'S TRAINING..YOU JUST AREN'T GONNA BELIEVE THIS LITTLE GIRL AND HOW SHE IS LISTENING SO WELL!!!
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First of all, let me say that we have a very happy and healthy
(not-so-little) puppy! She's absolutely wonderful. I wanted to write and give
you an update as to how she's progressing.
I have a web album of photos that we've been taking of her. Please click
the link below:
She's basically been growing straight up since we got her. She's growing
like a weed! (Here's a photo of her waiting until I release her to fetch: https://picasaweb.google.com/ItstheZing/Zelda#5842946961819331282 ) We
have been very fortunate with her. By the third night, she was sleeping in her
crate with very little whining. After about a month she was sleeping almost
entirely throughout the night without getting up to go hurry up. She's very
obedient--she listens very well and has taken to her training very quickly. We
made a little video for you here: https://picasaweb.google.com/ItstheZing/Zelda#5840183006014810018
The only thing that we're still working on is STAY for long periods of time,
DROP IT, and LEAVE IT. She's chewing a lot, but I realize that it's inevitable
(She lost her first teeth two nights ago).
Zelda and I have each other on a great little routine. We wake up at
around 6:15-6:30 and go straight outside to walk for a full hour (I'm noticing
that it takes more and more exercise to wear her out for the day). They we both
get ready and head to work around 8:30. She stays at work all morning with
me--splitting her time between sleeping at my feet and playing with her toys.
Around lunch, I bring her home, and she naps in her crate until I'm finished
with work. She usually gets a burst of energy before bed, which we've coined
"The Zoomies", then she's down for the night around 9-930. Again...she's
absolutely great. She's been housebroken for several weeks now with very few
accidents (that were probably my fault).
Her favorite things are wrestling with other dogs, getting her belly
rubbed, playing with her toys on her back, jumping in the shower while the water
is running, and running with a stick in her mouth (I know she's not supposed to
do it, but I allow it from time to time.) So far she's been to the mountains
with us (Asheville for New Years), to the Beach, to the gun range, and
everywhere in between. She's loved it all.
I could go on and on, but for fear of sounding completely like a first-time
parent-- I'll stop here. Even though you probably have your hands full with
that beautiful new litter, I hope you can check out some of the photos that
we've taken of her.
All the best,
Brandon
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Posted February 9, 2013 Miss Scarlett The Smith Family
Miss Scarlett is looking pretty good for a ten year old springer! She is doing well and checking in from Virginia!
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Posted February 9, 2013
Mr. Sunny - The Coltrain Family, Highpoint, NC
We were inspired by your books on Springer Spaniels this Christmas and purchased
one for our children. In 2002 we purchased Carolina Sunflower from you and are
happy to report he is still doing great!
We were looking on your website
tonight and thought we'd send you an update.
The new liter you recently
had is beautiful. We have truly enjoyed every minute with our "Sunny" which is
his nickname. He has two human siblings, a boy and girl. Sunny prefers the
girl in his older age. And 1 doggy sibling a Scottish terrier who gives him a
run for his money.
We wish you the best in 2013 and will continue to
visit the goings on with your website.
Sincerely,
The Coltrain
Family, High Point, NC
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Hi gang,
I'm growing like a weed!! Completely potty trained!!!
School is going real good. I am learning to shake hands, sit, stay,
and be gentle around all people.
Dad took me out the other day and we played fetch outside--he shot the
gun--didn't bother me a bit. Can't wait to go hunting again.
Dad sent you some pictures of me. I am cutting my big dog
teeth--really bothers me, so I rag on everything!! Dad keeps saying he will but
me on e-bay if I don't quit ragging on him.
Today dad called Petsafe and had the stay home fence programmed--I
don't know what that is, but I don't think I will like it.
Time to go out, potty, & go to bed--I'll try to be good
tonight.
Baily
The Lindquist Family - New York
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Josee loves going for rides and poses like the diva she is!!
Just checking in from St. James down in Southport, NC.
Miss Josee The Bivens Family
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Majic Vagabond Heart - "Gypsy"
U. Champion Gypsy Lee
"Carolina's Lacey"
Gypsy
"Lauren"
U. Champion Carolina's Legacy of Bailey
Carolina's Wedding Rings - "Ringo"
U. Champion Carolina's Bow Tie
"Beau"
Carolina's Cammie
Carolina's Kaitlynn
Carolina's Dixie Lee
All-time's Carolina NCIS
"Gibbs"
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