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Superb Working Cocker

County / Town: Worcestershire

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Description

Jam is both an excellent all-round working dog and great family member. KC Reg and with a pedigree showing a healthy mix of FTCh (20 in his pedigree) and keeper-bred dogs. At four years old he has had three very successful busy seasons on driven pheasant and partridge, rough shooting and pigeon. He is highly intelligent and an extraordinarily quick learner, in training only needing to be shown once.  Hardworking but calm, he takes every situation in his stride and will sit for hours in a pigeon hide, watching carefully without a murmur, and is rock steady on a peg on a driven pheasant day. Enthusiastic and biddable retriever of all species. Socially he is kind, friendly to all dogs and people including children and is good company. I am very keen to have a male pup from the right bitch, and happy to pay for it. I will also bring my boy to you if a reasonable distance.

Details

  • Advert ID: 28562
  • County / Town: Worcestershire
  • Location: Pershore, UK
  • Breed: Cocker Spaniels - Stud
  • Original Breeder: No
  • Health Checked: No
  • Vaccinations Up to Date: Yes
  • Worm and Flea Treated: Yes
  • KC Registered by Collection: No
  • Microchipped by Collection Date: No
  • Pet Viewable with Mother: No

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  • Always meet the dog in person at the breeder’s home or kennel—never agree to buy without seeing them first.
  • Ask to see the puppies with their Dam (mother), and the Sire (father) if available.
  • Verify all paperwork:
    • Kennel Club (KC) registration number
    • Date of birth
    • Health screening results
  • Prepare questions to ask the breeder. Some helpful ones include:
    • Did you breed the dog(s) yourself?
    • Can I see where they were bred and raised?
    • How old is the Dam, and how many litters has she had?
    • Was the birth natural or via C-section?
    • Are there any known health issues?
    • Can I see documentation for both Dam and Sire?
    • Will the puppy be vaccinated and wormed before purchase?
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  • Puppies should appear happy, healthy, clean, and curious.
  • You should be allowed to see and handle all puppies in the litter, not just the one you're considering.
  • Never buy a puppy younger than 8 weeks old.
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  • Is the whelping pen clean?
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  • Ensure you receive the KC registration form and all relevant documents at the time of payment.
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  • Never agree to buy a puppy in a car park or public place. Always go to the breeder's premises.

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