Waylon x Cove 2026

Location: Michigan

Date: Litter was WHELPED on: 05/11/2026

*Price: $0

Owner: Dana B. Wood

Phone: (517) 667-9442

Email: brambleberryboykins@gmail.com

Website:

Other Information about litter:
Brambleberry Boykins where traditions begin…
& Valley Way Kennels

************* Litter Announcement *************

HR South Georgia’s “Waylon” Ray
x Brambleberry’s Calliope Cove

** Proven Parents ~ Field Breeding Focus **

Progeny COI: 1.05
Progeny pedigree:
https://www.boykinpedigree.com/puppy.php?ID=2198

** Parents- Triple Registered: BSS, AKC, UKC
** Parents- OFA CHIC / OFA Good and Excellent Hips
** Parents- BSS Recommended Genetic & Health Testing Complete

Dana B. Wood
Charlotte, Michigan
BSS Gold Level Lifetime Membership
BSS Silver Level Preferred Breeder Program
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PLEASE NOTE:
Approved puppy applicants are investing in Boykin Spaniel offspring that reflect the breeder's experience, knowledge, and time; this was a carefully planned pairing. Offspring are expected to conform to breed standard (height and weight), exhibit straight to wavy rich liver double coats; an affinity and love for water and field work like their parents (Waylon- waterfowl / Cove- upland), with exceptional on/off switches.
We are excited over the prospect of producing offspring we expect will draw heavily upon the exceptional traits of both lines; COI of 1.05. Produced for the discerning family that desires a beautiful working Boykin by their side home and afield…

The progeny pedigree represents an intersection of pedigree lines with broad considerations given to health, breed standard, conformation, prey drive, temperament, biddable training nature, and the recognizably strong genetic bloodlines represented in the complete five-generation pedigree.

References available.

Puppies are cared for 24/7, within our home. Extensive care is given to the whelping and rearing setup; including a solid whelping box combined with a flooring platform to accommodate a heated whelping nest and non-slip flooring material to maximize puppy traction and reducing the chance of environmentally-induced hip distress while playing and interacting with siblings.

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Breeder supports all BSS recommended genetic testing.

Breeder pays:
* Microchip: Lifetime Buddy ID Registry with QR tag
* Litter registration fees: BSS, AKC, UKC
* Individual Puppy registration fees: BSS, AKC, UKC
* One-year (annual) Boykin Spaniel Society Membership
* Subscription for Pat Nolan’s Retriever from the Pup Up!
https://www.patnolan.com/retriever-from-pup-up

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Whelped: May 13, 2026
~ Progeny Spoken For ~
To be considered for future Brambleberry Litters please request applications: brambleberryboykins@gmail.com
LP, with preference to hunting and performance homes

Please follow up with a phone/text to Dana Wood at (517) 667-9442, if receipt of your email is not acknowledged within 48 hours.

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HR South Georgia’s “Waylon” Ray
Owned and trained by: Michael Barnes
Weighing 43 lbs, measuring xx” at the shoulder, and exhibiting a thick rich liver double coat with soft waves. Waylon has spent a lifetime in the field with upwards of 1200 career retrieves, an exceptional hunter with a style that is instinctive, smooth, and effortless to watch.
~ Earned 2025 UKC (Third) Top Producing Boykin Spaniels (78 pups- 15 titles_ 19%)
In comparison: #1 of Top Ten (167 pups- 35 titles_ 21%)
~ Produced HRCH (3), HR (3), SHR (9), and a BSS National title- ICH2026
~ Waylon is the son of the infamous HRCH UH Master Maximus Of The Cooper MH SHR NCH10 UICH14, and his maternal line includes the infamous GRHRCH UH Just Ducky’s Justforkicks OCH06, 08, 09.

Pedigree: https://www.boykinpedigree.com/pedigree.php?ID=5322
OFA Record: https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=1869946

BSS REGISTRATION: BSR031111
AKC REGISTRATION: SR98892401
UKC REGISTRATION: R253-587
Canine Health: OFA CHIC #212895

Hips: BY-2718G24M-VPI (Good)
Patella: BY-PA693/40M/P-VPI (Normal)
Congenital Cardiac: BY-CA1342/33M/P-VPI (Normal)
Eyes: BY-EYE722/58M-VPI (Normal w/BO A3: Distichiasis)
CEA: BY-CEA1305/16M-PI-CAR (Carrier)
DM: BY-DM1324/16M-PI (Clear/Normal)
EIC: BY-EIC1393/16M-PI (Clear/Normal)

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Brambleberry’s Calliope Cove ‘Cove’
Amateur-owned and trained by Dana B. Wood
Weighing 34.5 lb’s, measuring 17” at the shoulder, and exhibiting a dark chocolate slick coat. Cove works the field with leg and enthusiasm, delivering hard-charging flushes, followed by marking and retrieving efficiently. She has 3 AKC Upland passes with the fourth and title run anticipated in September 2026.
Amateur-trained, she has proven biddable and loving all things afield; she inherited an impressive water entry from both pedigree lines. She is the consummate family companion, great with toddlers and other animals. With an excellent on/off switch, she displays a calm and relaxed demeanor in the home and traveling; descending from proven maternal and paternal lines she represents a plethora of talented Boykins.
~ 5-generation pedigree: (2) GRHRCH, (20) National Championship Titles, (6) MHR/MHA, and (15+) combinations of HRCH, HR, SHR, MH, UH.
Pedigree: https://www.boykinpedigree.com/pedigree.php?ID=7490
OFA Record: https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2693395

BSS REGISTRATION: BSR047959
AKC REGISTRATION: SS47373906
UKC REGISTRATION: R339-761
Canine Health: OFA CHIC #219708

Hips: BY-4894E24F-P-VPI (Excellent)
Patella: BY-PA2373/22F/P-VPI (Normal)
Elbow: BY-EL1989F24-P-VPI (Normal)
Basic Cardiac: BY-BCA1274/22F/P-VPI (Normal Practitioner)
Eyes: BY-EYE2411/24F-VPI (Normal)
CEA: BY-CEA1391/25F-PI (Clear/Normal)
DM: BY-DM1407/25F-PI (Clear/Normal)
EIC: EIC- BY-EIC1482/25F-PI (Clear/Normal)

********* WORTHY NOTES
HR South Georgias Waylon Ray
Son of:
HRCH UH Master Maximus Of The Cooper MH SHR NCH10 UICH14 (Max)
~ OFA CHIC, with OFA Good Hips
~ 2020 & 2021 UKC Historical Top Producing Boykin Spaniels (233 pups- 44 titles_ 19%)
~ 14 BSS National Championships represented in Pedigree- not including his two
~ accumulated titles in both retriever and upland series with accomplishments including 2010 BSS National Novice Champion, 2014 BSS National Upland Intermediate Champion, 2010 CBSRC Novice Dog of the Year; 2011 CBSRC Intermediate Dog of the Year- finishing Second in the 2011 BSS National Intermediate Class.
SHR Gracie Pearl Brandywine Ducky
~ OFA Good Hips

Brambleberry's Calliope Cove
Daughter of:
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~ OFA CHIC, with OFA Good Hips: weighs 40lb / shoulder height 17.5”
Brambleberry's Kimber Kay
~ OFA CHIC, with OFA Excellent Hips: weighs 32lb / shoulder height 15.5”
~ Proven Producer including (2) OFA Excellent Hip Offspring
Granddaughter of:
HRCH UH Ballard's Boy (Boy)
~ OFA CHIC, with OFA Good hips: weighs 43lb / 19.25” shoulder height
~ 2021 UKC Current Top Producing Boykin Spaniels (53 pups- 8 titles_ 15%)
In comparison: #1 of Top Ten (184 pups- 33 titles_ 18%)
~ Boy has produced HRCH, HR, SHR, and UH-titled pups and grandpups- including a BSS National title.
Sugar's Nationals Surprise (Nico)
~ OFA CHIC, with OFA Good Hips; weighs 32lb / 15” shoulder height
~ Boy x Nico pairings produced 14 offspring- seven with completed health testing (6 OFA Excellent and 1 OFA Good Hips)
~ Proven producer with HR, SHR, JH, UH titled offspring
~ Produced 2023 BSS Nationals Puppy completion: Brambleberry’s Perfect Pour Nitro
~ Produced 2024 BSS Nationals Novice completions: Brambleberry’s Perfect Pour Nitro and Brambleberry’s Reba On Fire
Great-granddaughter of:
HRCH,OR Lamberts Boudreaux Pierre WDX,CH,MH, MHR27 (Boudreaux)
~ OFA CHIC, with OFA Excellent Hips; weighs 36#, 16.5” shoulder height
~ The only Boykin to pass the Master Amateur National
~ The only Boykin with 28 amateur-handled Master Hunter Retriever (MHR) passes
~ One of only three Boykins to hold both MH and MHR titles
~ Accumulated titles in both the retriever and upland series; he is high drive with an exceptional on/off switch
HR Brier Creek's Sucre Roux NR UN GDN SH WDX (Sugar)
~ OFA CHIC, with OFA Excellent Hips; weighs 33#, 14.5” shoulder height
~ 27 National Championships represented in pedigree
~Sugar has accumulated titles in both the retriever and upland series. She expresses a very high prey drive; a natural in the upland field flushing pheasant, quail, and chukar, and working confidently with pointers. Retrieving waterfowl equally enthusiastically, she has a big water entry. A biddable training subject, she has also produced HRCH, HR, SHR, SH, JH, and UH-titled pups.
Great-great-granddaughter of:
HR Show-me Jeb Stuart MH JHR (Jeb)
~ OFA CHIC, with OFA Good Hips
HR UH Brier Creeks Madame Laveau MHA UOCH19 (Laveau)
~ OFA Good Hips
~ The first Boykin female to earn a Master Hunter Advanced title in AKC History.
~ Laveau has earned: JAM Upland Nationals 2020, 2019 Upland Nationals Open Champion, 2016-2017 CBSRC Upland Gun Dog of the Year, 3rd Place Open Upland Nationals 2017, JAM Retriever Nationals 2014, 2013 Runner-Up Uplands National Novice Champion, 2013 Runner-Up National Novice Retriever Champion.
Great-great-great-granddaughter of:
HRCH UH Master Maximus Of The Cooper MH SHR NCH10 UICH14 (Max)
~ OFA CHIC, with OFA Good Hips
~ 2020 & 2021 UKC Historical Top Producing Boykin Spaniels (233 pups- 44 titles_ 19%)
~ 14 BSS National Championships represented in Pedigree- not including his two
~ accumulated titles in both retriever and upland series with accomplishments including 2010 BSS National Novice Champion, 2014 BSS National Upland Intermediate Champion, 2010 CBSRC Novice Dog of the Year; 2011 CBSRC Intermediate Dog of the Year- finishing Second in the 2011 BSS National Intermediate Class.
Madison's Little Calcutta (Cutta)
~ 72 BSS National Championships represented in pedigree

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What Others Are Saying About BRAMBLEBERRY Pups…

“Her drive is amazing. When Koa is retrieving in the bush or tall grasses she goes so darn hard and leaps through; she 110% focused on the retrieval, nothing else.
Ranger x Nala 2024, Brambleberry’s Koa Up North
~ Chris G. (Indianna)

“How old is that pup?” “For a 10 month old she shows an incredible understanding of field work”
Karn x Kimber 2024, Brambleberry’s Calliope Cove
~ Matthew Gay, Wing & Clay Life- Founder and Editor

“Cooper is doing awesome. He is such a little love bug; him and mom have a morning ritual of snuggles on the couch. He is the life of the family that’s for sure. We have been doing bird work at the property and he has an excellent nose and works great in the field. We thank you for our loving companion.”
Karn x Kimber 2024, Brambleberry’s Cooper
~ Zach N. (Illinois)

“We have three Brambleberry Boykins. These pups have converted this lab guy, they exhibit great drive in the field and are couch cuddlers with the perfect on/off switch in our home. In addition to being an avid upland and waterfowl hunter, I’m an amateur trainer who recently decided to start participating in the hunt test arena with Lucy- she went four-for-four to earn her SHR; on track to do the same this fall with Ivy. We couldn’t be happier!”
Boy x Nico 2021, Brambleberry’s Lady Lucia
Boy x Nico 2022, Brambleberry’s Ivy Rose
Indy x Nico 2023, Brambleberry’s Willow Spring
~ Joe and Nicki M. (Michigan)

“Nothing phases this puppy! Accidently dropping a pot lid on the floor right next to her… she goes over to investigate. Cars driving past, no big deal. And she is really smart too. Already understanding sit, down, touch, her name, etc. we are having fun!
Karn x Kimber 2023, Brambleberry’s Lead The Way
~ Ariel W. (Massachusetts)

“Brady is a great puppy. He hasn’t ruined anything, was easy to potty train, easy with obedience training, great personality and really cute. Everyone who meets him just loves him.”
Karn x Kimber 2023, Brambleberry’s Brady Go Blue
~ Mark and Karen J. (Michigan)

“We are in absolute love with this dog. You truly sent the right puppy home with us!
Karn x Kimber 2023, Brambleberry’s Drambuie Rose
~ Corey C. (Indianna)

“She’s my favorite puppy and we’ve raised a lot of puppies; she’s amazing, perfect disposition, smart as heck…..absolutely a great dog!!!
Karn x Kimber 2023, Brambleberry’s Dr. Quinn @ CCR
Jason and Brittany C. (North Carolina)

“Glory is an amazing traveler! All those puppy trips worked!
Karn x Kimber 2023, Brambleberry’s Crowning Glory
Kelly and Nina O. (Michigan)

“Her drive is unbelievable! It’s so amazing to watch her work”
Boy x Nico 2022, Brambleberry’s Harlequin Willo
~ Jacob and Lynsi P. (Ohio)

“I would put these meticulously selected breedings from Dana (Brambleberry Boykins) up against any big dog at a hunt test anywhere”
Boy x Nico 2022, Brambleberry’s Perfect Pour Nitro
~ Paul and Wendy A. (New York)

“Really starting to come into her own and the easiest dog I have ever trained.”
Boy x Nico 2022, Brambleberry’s Muscamoote Belle
~ Randy and Tricia B. (Michigan)

“We couldn’t be happier- he is the ultimate home and hunting companion- more drive, love, spirit, and unwavering determination in the field than anyone could ask for. Amateur owned and trained, our Gus is the coveted companion and accomplished retriever all my fellow duck enthusiasts desire to have on their boats.”
Boy x Nico 2021, Brambleberry’s Doc Gus
~ Joe and Hillary F. (Pennsylvania)

“With a litter like yours, with that pedigree, and after seeing them for an hour or more at 8 weeks old, can tell you there wasn’t a dud in the group. Saw prey drive and desire in every pup in the litter.”
Boy x Nico 2021
~ Marty Griner, Professional Trainer, Brier Creek’s Southern Kennels (Georgia)

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Thank you, and appreciation to the following:

Appreciation to Waylon’s owner: Michael Barnes (Valley Way Kennels) for partnering with us and sharing our vision for the continued improvement and preservation of the Boykin Spaniel breed.

Appreciation to Pat Nolan for making it possible for us to provide a subscription to his Retriever from the Pup Up! program to each of our new Brambleberry Forever Homes.

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To learn about BSS Preferred Gold & Silver Breeders
https://www.boykinspaniel.org/preferred-breeders.php
To find BSS Preferred Gold & Silver Breeders:
https://boykinspaniel.org/pages/our-preferred-breeders/bss-preferred-breeder-list-

If you are new to the Boykin breed and/or not familiar with the inherited diseases represented within the breed, I recommend the following resources to learn more:
https://www.boykinspaniel.org/
http://www.boykinspanielfoundation.org/
https://boykinspaniel.org/page/inherited-disease-checklist-for-the-boykin-breed
To learn more about OFA CHIC Program
https://www.ofa.org; /about/chic-program
To learn more about Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI)
https://www.instituteofcaninebiology.org/blog/coi-faqs-understanding-the-coefficient-of-inbreeding