Cocoa's Cockers

Kathleen V.

Breeder of Cocker Spaniels

  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Kathleen V., the breeder behind Cocoa's Cockers located in Wilkes Barre, PA. We are devoted to this wonderful breed and take great pride in producing quality Cockers for pet, show and performance homes. We are active in showing our dogs and are members of the American Spaniel Club, the Keystone Cocker Spaniel Club and the Lackawanna KC.

Q. & A. with Kathleen

  • What makes your program special?

    Our dogs are bred for their beauty, health, intelligence and above all excellent merry temperaments. They make wonderful companions whether they are in the show ring or on your lap. Our dogs and puppies are raised in our home with children and other pets. They are never kenneled. All puppies are well socialized before going to their new homes.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include buff and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Kathleen

Kathleen has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Kathleen partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We typically match a puppy to a family . We do our best to match what the family is looking for as far as color and sex.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $600 non-refundable deposit and between $3,000 - $3,050 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“All our puppies are the same price regardless of color or sex. All pet puppies are sold on limited AKC registration.”

Contract & health guarantee

Kathleen 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 Kathleen 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 Kathleen directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kathleen.

Breeder's location

Meet in Wilkes Barre, PA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport

More about Kathleen

  • Club memberships

    Kathleen is a member of American Spaniel Club, Keystone Cocker Spaniel Club, and Lackawanna KC.

  • Kathleen has been a member of Good Dog for over 7 years

    Kathleen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Kathleen’s links

Kathleen is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Cocoa's Cockers 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Cocoa's Cockers 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.

  • PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 2 (PRA-crd2)

    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).

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