Jesselle Cocker Spaniels

Michelle J.

Breeder of Cocker Spaniels and English Cocker Spaniels

  • Sarasota, FL
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Michelle J., the breeder behind Jesselle Cocker Spaniels located in Sarasota, FL.

Q. & A. with Michelle

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I've had many reputable breeders as close friends for almost 30 years and am aware of the commitment and dedication it takes to breed responsibly. I co-owned breeding dogs while I was still working as an introduction to breeding. In 2021 I retired from grooming full time to whelp and raise my first litter, Sophie's "nut puppies".

  • What makes your program special?

    All of my cockers are co-owned and co-bred with Vickie Umpleby of Nonnies Cockers. She has been breeding for over 40 years with many Best in Show and Specialty winners and is an AKC and CKC all breed judge.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Cocker Spaniel puppies include black and black and tan. English Cocker Spaniel puppies include black and blue roan. 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 Michelle

Michelle 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 $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes Limited AKC registration, microchip, health certificate and 3 year guarantee, first shots and worming, and lifetime breeder support. ”

Contract & health guarantee

Michelle 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 Michelle 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 Michelle 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
      • 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
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Sarasota, FL

855 miles away

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More about Michelle

  • Club memberships

    Michelle is a member of American Cocker Spaniel Club of Canada, Sarasota Obedience and Training Club, Scarborough Kennel Club, Sunshine State English Cocker Spaniel Club, and Canadian Kennel Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    CHIC Certified, Professional Groomer, Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Michelle has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Michelle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Michelle’s links

Michelle is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Jesselle 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

Parent health testing

Cocker Spaniel

English Cocker Spaniel

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Jesselle 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.

  • 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.

  • PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Phosphofructokinase Deficiency (PFK), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Michelle to bring home their puppies.

  • Haley B.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2024

    I simply cannot say enough WONDERFUL things about Jesselle Cocker Spaniels and her breeding practices, selection process, communication level, and last but certainly not least, dogs. My husband and I made the very exciting but tough decision to welcome an English cocker spaniel into our family after the loss of our beloved golden retriever. We had done our research on the breed but really weren’t sure what the best fit was for our young family. Michelle was SO wonderful, patient and helpful in, first vetting us to make sure we were a good fit but also encouraging us that we had made a great decision for our kids. We trusted her process and allowed her to help guide us in the selection of the puppy that was best for our family — not based on looks - but on carefully studied personality traits between us and the dog. We boarded a plane to get our Sweet Olive Girl only 3/4 days after finding out which puppy was ours. It was truly love at first sight. When we arrived, we couldn’t have been more excited and Michelle welcomed us multiple times into her home to meet all the puppies, the mom and to answer any questions we had. She set us for success in getting our new family member all the way from Sarasota, FL to Shreveport, LA. The communication and helpfulness didn’t stop there and Michelle and I regularly keep in touch about Olive, her litter mates, and her Mom. Michelle wants her puppies to go to loving and wonderful home and she holds her breeding practices to the highest standards. When Olive arrived home, we quickly had a trainer come on board to help with basic obedience and house skills for our girl (potty training and sit was already well underway at Michelle’s house). And when I tell you that my trainer can literally not be in my house with my Olive without MULTIPLE compliments to her breeder; I do not exaggerate. For that matter, my vet is just as complimentary. Olive clearly comes from great genetics. Olive is the PERFECT fit for our family. She is patient with my 3 and 5 year old but has the energy to keep up. She is Velcro to my broken heart and she helped us welcome an older rescue dog into our family not too long ago. If our house wasn’t at max dog capacity, I would have my name on every one of Michelle’s litter lists for the foreseeable future. If you’re looking for someone reputable, honest, who loves her puppies AND their future families, look no further.

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    Nikki S.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2024

    Michelle answered all of our questions promptly and thoroughly when we were deciding about Petal. She wanted to know all about us, which I appreciated. We had a long facetime session so she could introduce us to Petal and answer any other questions. She volunteered information, pictures, and videos that helped us make our decision. Michelle was able to meet us at a more convenient location for us to pick up Petal. She is a wonderful, caring breeder and person. Petal is a treasure. This experience was even better than we hoped for.

  • Evelyn H.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2024

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    Michelle was great from the beginning. I applied through Gooddog and she responded immediately and told me all about herself and how she became a breeder. It was clear that she is very dedicated to her dogs and focuses on quality and not quantity. I explained what I was looking for and my history with the English Cocker Spaniel breed and she made me feel very comfortable from the start. She kept in touch with me regularly to tell me how the puppy’s mother was doing, and we arranged a meeting as soon as the little ones were born. I visited the new litter when the puppies were six weeks old and spent an hour with them to watch them play and interact. I was impressed when I saw her house and the set up, she has as a breeder. After the visit she told me which puppy I would be getting. She showed great care in matching each puppy with its respective owner based on needs, age and home life. Michelle took care of the chip for the puppy and all the paperwork and made it easy for me. She even recommended pet insurance companies. She told me exactly what I would need to get for my puppy to be comfortable at home and took the time to answer all my questions. She spent a lot of time socializing the puppies in order to give them confidence and encourage playfulness. The payment process was easy through your website too. Michelle has kept in touch with me since I brought my Gracie home, and has even been to visit us when she was in the area. I am so happy I found her through your website, and would thoroughly recommend her as a breeder.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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