Galaxy Cockers
Meet the breeder
I'm Heidi A., the breeder behind Galaxy Cockers located in Springfield, MO. We are a hobby breeder of family raised AKC show quality Cocker Spaniels. Parents are health tested and live happily with us in our home.
Q. & A. with Heidi
Why did you start breeding?
My mom grew up raising poodles and so I've always been around dogs and breeding. I bred German Shepherds and then Dachshunds for a short period of time, but then fell in love with Cocker Spaniels. I got a Cocker Spaniel around 18 years ago and after going through her pedigree decided to breed her. I've also do a bit of showing as well.What makes your program special?
My puppies get lots of socialization both from our daycare and from more formal methods, through PuppyCulture. Their parents are also health tested and live happily with us in our home.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Capri
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Heidi
Heidi 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
“Standard pet puppies are $1500 dollars regardless of gender or color. Breeding/performance quality puppies are $2000-2500 regardless of gender or color. Dep required to hold pick puppy,,if you back out refund is offered after puppy is placed with a new deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Heidi 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 Heidi 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 Heidi 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
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heidi.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Springfield, MO
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Springfield and Branson,,Kansas city is possible
Flexible meeting point
Heidi can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Heidi
Heidi has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Heidi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Heidi is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Galaxy 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
Sailor, dad
Cocker Spaniel
About Sailor
Lovely boy , well behaved, loves everyone!
Excellent health testing
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Misty, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Misty
Misty is a sweetheart, loves sitting on hubby lap.
Temple, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Temple
Temple is a Black and white tri, sweet and goofy. Love's everyone
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Galaxy 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), 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).
