Cocker Spaniel Breeders

We strongly recommend you look for responsible Cocker Spaniel breeders before choosing a puppy; first you choose your breeder, then you choose your puppy.

You're about to begin your search, but do you want to use a professional breeder, or a hobby breeder?

What's the difference?

Professional Cocker Spaniel Breeders

You could use a professional breeder; preferably one who specialises in breeding only Cocker Spaniels.

As rearing Cocker Spaniel puppies is their business, it's likely they'll be breeding from several bitches at any time; there will be many young, (usually too many to be reared in the family home) so the pups will require to be reared in kennels.

These kennels will usually be immaculately clean and spacious, with small outside runs.

Cocker Spaniel puppies reared in kennels could be under-socialised as a result of a lack of human contact, and may later develop behavioural problems. However, this is not always the case, so use your own judgement when choosing.

The Kennel Club will give you contact details for reputable Cocker Spaniel breeders in your area, but you will still need to check them out carefully. The Kennel Club is also a valuable source of information and advice.

Hobby Breeder

A 'hobby' breeder will normally have a couple of pedigree bitches living in the home as domestic pets.

Some 'hobby' Cocker Spaniel breeders may not be as knowledgeable, or have as much experience as professional cocker spaniel breeders; they're usually in the business purely for the love of their dogs and of the breed itself.

It should be noted, however, that many 'hobby' breeders are very professional, are extremely knowledegable, and take breeding very seriously indeed.

Hobby breeders are usually very particular who they let their puppies go to and will vet a prospective buyer very closely.

Their puppies are usually reared in the home with the rest of the family, which often results in better socialised Cocker Spaniel puppies.

Our breeder, Anita of Delphmountcockers, was fantastic - she was very professional, extremely knowledegable, helpful, and so enthusiastic about all things Cocker Spaniel. We'd highly recommend Delphmountcockers to anyone - if you'd like details about Anita and her Cocker Spaniels, you can contact us and we'll pass them on to you.

You might want to ask how many litters they've bred to give you an idea of their experience.

The Kennel Club guidelines state that the bitch must be over one year old when mated, have no more than 6 litters in her lifetime, and doesn't have any litters after she reaches 8 years of age.

Both professional breeders, and experienced hobby breeders will be very helpful and offer you lots of advice about caring for your puppy, before and after you've taken your puppy home. Question your breeder as tactfully as you can, and use your own judgement when choosing which type of breeder to use.

Other Possible Sources For Cocker Spaniel Puppies

You could visit local dog shows or contact the Cocker Spaniel Club for details of local breeders with Cocker Spaniel puppies for sale.

Your local veterinary practice may also be a good source for Cocker Spaniel puppies.

Puppy Farms

Whatever you do, please don't buy your puppy from a puppy farm!

Puppy farms (also known as puppy mills) are places where puppies are bred purely for profit. Standards are extremely low and the puppies and dogs' welfare are secondary, if at all.

Learn more about puppy farms and why you should avoid them at all costs.

Pet Shops

Always be cautious about buying a puppy from a pet shop - they may have bought their puppies from a puppy farm.

What Questions Do I Ask The Breeders?"

When you find an advert you feel comfortable with, it's time to telephone the breeder and ask for further details about their puppies.

You'll want to sound knowledegeable about the breed and be able to show Cocker Spaniel breeders that you'll make a responsible owner, and that you can give a loving home to one of their Cocker puppies.

The tips and advice given here in Questions To Ask Cocker Spaniel Breeders will help you to do just that!

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