Dalin Cockers
- Sturbridge, MA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Linda D., the breeder behind Dalin Cockers located in Sturbridge, MA. We offer quality Cocker Spaniel puppies that are physically and temperamentally healthy. We are experienced breeders, and we take our role seriously. Our dogs are outstanding Cocker Spaniels. We take pride in both their accomplishments in the ring and their amazing temperaments and abilities at home. They produce wonderful pups, and we are happy to be able to provide other families and individuals with extraordinary Cocker Spaniel puppies.
Q. & A. with Linda
What makes your program special?
Our breeding program specializes in raising the most family-ready Cocker Spaniels. We raise our dogs in our own home, socializing them and desensitizing them to daily household life and grooming. We also make sure our breeding dogs are healthy with regular vet visits and health testing.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red and white, black white and tan, and black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Linda
Linda 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
Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes Health exam by our Vet. AKC paperwork. Worming and current vaccines. All of our puppies come with a health cert. from our vet. All up to date shots and worming. Socialization and grooming is started at 4 weeks.”
Contract & health guarantee
Linda 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 Linda 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 Linda directly.
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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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- 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
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Linda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Sturbridge, MA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bradley Airport
More about Linda
Club memberships
Linda is a member of Rhode Island CSC, Cocker Spaniel Breeders of NE, and The American Spaniel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Groomer, AKC Breeder of Merit, CHIC Certified.
Linda has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Linda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Linda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dalin 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
Delilah, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Delilah
Champiom female with a wondeerful temperment.
Julip, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Julip
This is her second litter and she is the best mom ever. Spends all her time loving and caring for her new babies.
Dylan, dad
Cocker Spaniel
About Dylan
Dylan was not only the best show dog, he is also a fantastic companion as well as proving to be a wonderful sire. His puppies are intelligent and very sweet.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Dalin 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.
Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)
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).
