Meet Walter: Our English Springer Spaniel, the Ranch’s Newest Shadow & A Beloved Breed Story
- Blueberry Hills Ranch Staff
- Jan 3
- 2 min read
Some stories begin quietly — the soft shuffle of paws, the first morning stretch, the unmistakable way a puppy claims your heart before you’ve even had time to react. That’s how Walter came home to Blueberry Hills Ranch. Not with fanfare, but with familiarity… like he belonged here long before we knew his name.
Walter is our newest English Springer Spaniel, a breed known for their boundless affection, remarkable intelligence, and an almost magical ability to “read” their people. If you’ve ever owned one, you know they’re not just dogs — they’re shadows with beating hearts. Loyal, alert, and ready for every adventure.
Why English Springer Spaniels Steal Hearts (Including Ours)
ESS are famously intuitive — gentle enough for families, athletic enough for working life, and expressive enough that photographers rave about them. Their eyes tell stories. Their ears bounce with personality. Their trot is both elegant and goofy.
Walter has all of it. The softness. The spark. The gentle desire to be wherever we are — whether in the pasture, the kitchen, or the porch swing as the sun rises.
If you’ve never photographed an ESS, here’s the secret: they don’t pose… they participate.
What Makes ESS Perfect Photography Companions
• expressive eyes photographers adore
• movement that adds life to lifestyle shoots
• gentle enough around children
• intelligent enough to respond to cues
• striking markings that look incredible on camera
Expect to see Walter popping up in our Mornings on the Ranch photos soon — our built-in little model.
For Our Photographer Friends
If you’d like to incorporate Walter (or simply the energy of ranch animals) into your next session…
👉 You can now rent the ranch for portrait, family, engagement, branding, and lifestyle shoots.
We make it easy — beautiful light, beautiful land, and the warmest welcome.
A Puppy, A Ranch, & A Good Story
If you want to follow Walter’s growth, make sure to join our email list — we send monthly updates, new recipes, and seasonal rhythms.
When you subscribe, you’ll get our Seasonal Living E-Guide completely free — a beautiful companion for slow mornings and cozy winter rhythms.
With warm wishes,
The Blueberry Hills Ranch Family
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