My Name

Espen van Valkin (Registered Name) Espy (Call Name).

Espen from Valkin Kennels.  Valkin Kennels is located in Pine Mountain, Ga.
Check out Bunny's Puppies (my litter, was the previous litter Jan 2010).


The meaning of the name Espen is God Bear
The origin of the name Espen is Scandinavian


Mom & Dad wanted a reference to Bear in my name because I looked like a bear cub, and my predecessor Bailey (the Bouv) had been accused of being a bear many times. 


I sometimes get accused of being a bear, but with my Florida cut, not so often.  See following post for more on Bouv's and Bears.