April's Cocker Spaniels
- West Hartford, CT
- Responds within a few days
Available puppies
Boy 1
4 months old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm April S., the breeder behind April's Cocker Spaniels located in West Hartford, CT. I am a breeder for over 30 years and strive to breed happy, healthy puppies. My main goal in breeding a litter is to keep one for myself in order to continue my bloodline. I am an AKC licensed judge for cocker spaniels and am working on the sporting group I am a life member of American Spaniel Club and participate in my local all breed and specialty clubs to hold events. I am proud of the work Farmington Valley KC has done providing a dog to local police department, providing books to local schools and other community outreach. I health test my dogs and follow Spaniel Club recommendations.
Q. & A. with April
Why did you start breeding?
Have had cockers my entire life. Worked on the road with handlers. Have always strived to have happy healthy dogs.What makes your program special?
Beautiful dogs inside and out.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and tan, buff, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from April
April has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
"AKC registration, first shots, dewormed, vet checked, parents are health tested."
Contract & health guarantee
April may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If April offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to April directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Socialized in new places
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from April.
Breeder's location
Meet in West Hartford, CT
312 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bradley Airport
321 miles away
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More about April
Club memberships
April is a member of Meadowbrook CSC , Farmington Valley KC , and The American Spaniel Club.
April has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months
April was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
April’s links
April is a trusted Good Dog breeder
April's Cocker Spaniels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Trooper, dad
Cocker Spaniel
About Trooper
Trooper is a male Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, April decided to make him part of their program. April has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
April's Cocker Spaniels reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Cocker Spaniels.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
