Hillside kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Xiomara L., the breeder behind Hillside kennels located in Glastonbury, CT. I worked with some of the top handlers/breeders. I became a member of the A.S.C in 1984 was elected as Director for Zone 1.Chair founder of the "Hall of Distinction" was show chair of the ASC summer National in 2011. A.S.C.mentor ,AKC Breeder of Merit. judged specialties,actively AKC ring steward .
Q. & A. with Xiomara
Why did you start breeding?
My first cocker was a bad experience , but that didn’t keep from learning what a good cocker should be .From there on I seek the help of Ted Young who referred me some local breeders and purchased my first show dogs CH.Hillside’s Sir Lancelot , Mr. Young also helped me find my foundation bitch Hillside’s At Last Adriana and 43 years later all of my breeding come from her in 9 generations.What makes your program special?
That I breed healthy dog to healthy dog and not before 2 years of age . I don’t mass produce and seek the dogs that fit my female rather than the flavor of the month and adhere to the standard as sporting dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Xiomara
Xiomara 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Xiomara partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
"I don’t distinguish prices. You will receive a healthy dogs . We don't place/sale a dogs with issues that are noticeable. We stay in touch with the new parents and keep you up to date of the puppies changes."
Contract & health guarantee
Xiomara 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 Xiomara 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 Xiomara 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Xiomara.
Breeder's location
Meet in Glastonbury, CT
Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Xiomara can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Xiomara
Club memberships
Xiomara is a member of Farmington V.K.C. and The American Spaniel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Groomer, Professional Handler, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Xiomara has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Xiomara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Xiomara’s links
Xiomara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hillside kennels 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 health testing
Cocker Spaniel
Pomeranian
Excellent level
Hillside kennels 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.
