Back Creek Kennel

Back Creek Kennel Back Creek Kennel has been producing quality hunting retrievers since 1982. Space is limited and new clients are accepted via appointment only.

Back Creek Kennel also is dedicated to helping pet owners get the most out of their dog by offering a good citizen program. In addition to producing quality Labrador Retrievers, and Boykin Spaniels, Back Creek Kennel (BCK) offers training in obedience, force fetch, and field conditioning. Specializing in the retrieving breeds, other breeds can benefit from BCK's "good citizen" program provided the

y are conditioned to live in outdoor kennels. Obedience Training

Basic obedience training is the first step in developing a top-notch retriever or family pet. At BCK, the basic obedience commands taught include "sit", "come" or "here", and "heel". Additional commands that will be learned during the obedience training process include "kennel", "no", and "down". The obedience training process begins with on-lead yard work, then culminates with off-lead yard work using the e-collar as reinforcement of the training commands. If your dog is to be used for hunting, I incorporate two whistle commands in addition to the verbal commands into the obedience training in preparation for future hunting situations or possibly hunt tests. As I mentioned above, I have very limited kennel space (I have dogs too!), therefore, I cannot keep and train someone's dog from the time it is a puppy until it is ready to be sent back to their owner. I really don't like this way of training (leaving a puppy at a kennel for training) in that it doesn't allow the puppy to establish the "bond" that I feel is so important between an owner and his or her dog when it comes to understanding verbal and visual commands and response expectations that are so important in the training process. Such being the case, I would prefer dogs coming to BCK for obedience training to be at least 8 months of age or older (dogs that need force fetch training should be 9 months of age or older). Dogs brought to BCK at this age not only allows the dog to be physically capable of performing the commands that they are given, but they are also mentally mature enough so that he or she can readily accept the rigors of an accelerated training process designed to accomplish the maximum amount of learning in the shortest period of time. Let's face it, most dog owners don't want to part with their pooches for only as much time as they have to when they send them off for training. When a dog comes to BCK that is both physically and mentally ready to accept the commands taught during obedience training, it makes for a much more enjoyable experience for both the dog and the trainer. A more physically and mentally developed dog also allows me to accomplish the obedience training program in a period of anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks, depending on the tractability of the dog and the time of year that the dog is brought in for training (winter months offer more of a training challenge due to the shorter days and occasional inclement weather). Another service offered at BCK is over night stays in my outdoor kennel. The current fee for overnight stays is fifteen dollars ($15) per night in addition to the owner furnishing the dog's food. All dogs who stay at BCK are kept in shaded, outdoor kennels. In the winter months, shavings and/or straw is added to their bedding for insulation. I do not have access to indoor kenneling and I do not offer overnight stays for cats. As noted above, kennel space and availability is an important consideration, therefore, arrangements for overnight stays should be made well in advance of need. Dogs who stay at BCK typically receive twice-a-day exercise (weather permitting), which is designed to accommodate house-broken dogs. All dogs who stay at BCK must be up-to-date on all immunizations as well as parasite preventatives. Further info on overnight stays and kennel availability can be requested via my email address or by calling 704-278-1699. Back Creek Kennel is open by appointment only, so please call to schedule a visit to make sure we are there. Many folks have inquired about my price range. Since I have multiple breeds, FB does not allow me to specify different price ranges. Please message me if you are inquiring about the price of a litter from a particular breed.

02/25/2026

For those of you who have asked about health and genetic testing for your dogs, the BSS is having a clinic where you can get a number of tests done in one day. You must be a BSS member to take advantage of this clinic. If you are a BSS member, you should have gotten an email telling you how to sign up.

The Boykin Spaniel Foundation would like to invite you to our annual Heart and Eye Certification Health Clinic, alongside DNA testing, patellar evaluations, and a microchip clinic on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Camden City Arena, 517 Bull Street, Camden, SC. Take advantage of this exclusive BSS Member opportunity!

The heart and eye clinics are appointment-only, so please use the QR Code found in the email to secure your spot.

The Animal Genetics DNA clinic (reduced-cost DNA testing kit), Patellar ($25), and microchip clinic (chips are $10 per dog) will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t delay! Please bring a copy of your BSS registration and arrive at least 20 minutes early to ensure a smooth process.

As a valued member of the Boykin Spaniel Society, you are entitled to one complimentary heart and one eye certification clinic for your BSS-registered dog with your current membership. To further bolster the health of our beloved breed, the Foundation will cover all OFA recording fees, enhancing the vital health data we need to support and protect the Boykin Spaniel. Your dog’s information will be integrated into our Registry, contributing to valuable insights while maintaining your privacy—only aggregate data will be shared. If you prefer not to report results to the OFA, veterinary fees will be $100 each for the eye and heart tests.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to champion the health of our breed! Please have your BSS membership number and your dog’s BSS registration number ready when you arrive for your appointment. Together, we can ensure the continued well-being of Boykin Spaniels for generations to come!

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12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Back Creek Kennel!

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On behalf of Back Creek Kennel, we want to honor all our Veterans who have served in the past as well as those who are s...
11/11/2025

On behalf of Back Creek Kennel, we want to honor all our Veterans who have served in the past as well as those who are still serving our country. Thank you for the sacrifices you have made to keep our country safe.

11/07/2025

If anyone needs to get a (CERF) eye exam done on their dog, a friend of mine is having a canine eye doctor come to her home on December 8th where they will do eye exams for $45 per dog. Appointments are necessary, so if want to go, message me for contact info. The location is at a home just west of Monroe, NC

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Those of you that receive the Boykin Spaniel Society quarterly magazine may not have noticed, but a pup from my 2025 Reb...
10/28/2025

Those of you that receive the Boykin Spaniel Society quarterly magazine may not have noticed, but a pup from my 2025 Reba x Heath litter was awarded fourth place in the annual Puppy Issue that is printed every fall. If there are other pics of BCK pups in there, please let me know so I can recognize them!

Fun times on our annual trip to the Midwest for waterfowl and upland game. An unexpected heavy rainfall and snow event ...
10/28/2025

Fun times on our annual trip to the Midwest for waterfowl and upland game. An unexpected heavy rainfall and snow event at the beginning of the trip (see attached video) hampered our ability for several days to access some areas that were holding birds, but we made the best of what we had.
Cranes, in particular were tough this year as they were very unpredictable making it hard to figure out their pattern. We picked up a few, but the unexpected rain and inconsistent flight patterns made it tough to pin them down.
Pheasants were plentiful and dog work was excellent. My Back Creek Kennel canine crew are dialed in when it comes to finding roosters and without their help, many roosters that fell in heavy cover would have been lost.
Geese (Specks and Snows) became more plentiful as our trip progressed, however, our non-resident waterfowl license only allowed us to hunt waterfowl for 7-days, so we had to pass up on some quality goose feeds as our 7-day license had already expired.
Lastly, we are so appreciative to the folks who live out there who have given us access to hunt their property and we can never thank them enough for their generosity.

09/18/2025

BREAKING NEWS!
Pheasants Forever applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture announcement today accepting nearly 1.8 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).

“For four decades, CRP has delivered unmatched benefits for wildlife habitat, soil health and water quality,” said Andrew Schmidt, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s director of government affairs. “Thanks to swift action by the Trump administration on a condensed timeline, the program now effectively stands at full enrollment, reflecting its value and standing among the nation's farmers and ranchers as a critical component of their business operation and the farm safety net.”

This news will help bolster agriculture, wildlife habitat, hunting opportunities, and rural communities throughout the upland range and beyond. Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/5358t8s6

OK, where are my Reba x Heath pups at? Time to get those pics sent in!
08/11/2025

OK, where are my Reba x Heath pups at? Time to get those pics sent in!

PUPPY TIME!!!!










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07/31/2025

Shout out to all my 2025 Reba x Heath puppy owners. The Boykin Spaniel Society (BSS) is needing some puppy pics and I know y'all have a bunch based on the number of texts I've been getting from you. Here is the BSS email I received this am, so let's get some pics of these awesome pups in the next BSS puppy issue!

"Our October BSS Magazine Photo Contest is now underway! All current BSS members are encouraged to submit two photos of their Boykin Spaniel puppies (dogs must be less than one year old at the time the photo was taken). To participate, both your dog and you must be BSS registered. The Puppy Issue is a favorite among our members, and we’d love to showcase plenty of adorable puppy pictures in this edition! Please email your submissions to us."

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Happy Independence Day from Back Creek Kennel!
07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day from Back Creek Kennel!

Well, it was fun while it lasted, but a lot of work too! The puppies from the Reba x Heath litter have all gone to thei...
06/15/2025

Well, it was fun while it lasted, but a lot of work too! The puppies from the Reba x Heath litter have all gone to their new homes and it has been really quite around here. I do miss the excitement these pups exhibited when they saw me coming knowing they are either gonna get fed or it's playtime, but with 10 constantly chasing me around it's nice to have a bit of a break.

As with litters I've had in the past, some stayed local to me or at least stayed here in NC, but I always have one or two that like to travel and this time I sent one out to Nebraska, which was a first for me as well as VA and Indiana. Coordinating pickup when folks are coming from all over the country can be a challenge, but we were able to work things out and I think we have a bunch of happy new Boykin owners out there. Exciting times are ahead for these owners as they teach their new additions how to be good family members as well as potential hunting partners. I look forward to puppy updates in the coming months.

Till next time......

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