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FTAW Fully Health Tested Working Cocker Stud

County / Town: South Yorkshire

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Description

Ftaw Ffynonlas Twm -  (Ftch Bishwell Barcud x Oftw Heolybwlch Keira) 

Bran is proving to be an excellent working cocker spaniel with a temperament to match

Now 3 years of age, he has come along way in his training and already gained awards in field trials. Bran is an exceptional marking dog and takes a good line on any retrieve. His hunting has improved tenfold this year. He has a sensible head on him (for a cocker) and has proven quite easy to train (for a cocker). 

Bran is hereditary clear of any known KC DNA test and has recent clear BVA Eye Certificate and a PLA grade 0

Health Test Results

PRA - Clear  |     AMS- Clear  |   PFK - Clear  |   Hips - 6/5   |  Elbows - 0/0  |   Eyes - PLA 0

Bran regularly works in the beating line, picks up and is shot over throughout the season. He excels in grass / bracken and typical rabbit ground. Although not a strong bramble dog he does enter cover but lacks the same enthusiasm as a the springers. 

Details

  • Advert ID: 28160
  • County / Town: South Yorkshire
  • Location: Barnsley, UK
  • Breed: Cocker Spaniels - Stud
  • Original Breeder: No
  • Health Checked: No
  • Vaccinations Up to Date: No
  • KC Registered by Collection: No
  • Microchipped by Collection Date: No
  • Pet Viewable with Mother: No

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