Capriole Field Spaniels
D.Kay Klein
North Liberty, Iowa
The first pups to carry
the name of
"Capriole"
were born on November 3rd, 1999
Why
Capriole, pronounced 'ka-prE-"Ol, for a kennel name?
Capriole came from my love of horses and interest in dressage, and
the antics of my foundation bitch Carly, Ch. Maplesugar Carillon, TD,
NAJ, TDI who made it clear from puppyhood she loved to be airborne.
Capriole is one of the airs above the ground that is still performed by
the Lipizzan Stallions of the Spanish Riding School and is characterized
by "a vertical leap with a backward kick of the hind legs at the
height of the leap." So it seemed very fitting to use in reference
to such athletic, airborne Spaniels.
Purpose-Soundness
The goal of breeding is
to produce sound, tractable companions that have the potential to excel in
a variety of endeavors while keeping those unique and endearing breed characteristics
which make a Field Spaniel a Field Spaniel. Soundness, by definition, encompasses
temperament, health and structure.
Health Checks
Breeding stock has been screened for the
following, so that a more informed decision can be made regarding their suitability
for remaining in the gene pool:
-
Hip/Elbow Dysplasia
-
CERF
-
Heart
-
Thyroid
-
Patella Luxation
Capriole Spaniels also participate in the following, through the University of Missouri, to promote health in the breed for generations:
- OFA/CHIC - DNA Blood Bank-Sample Form for Field Spaniels
