I'm Karol N., the breeder behind K & M Home Kennels located in De Land, IL. One of our goals is to raise strong, healthy puppies as part of our family until they go to their forever home. We do Early Neurological Stimulation and expose them to new people, dogs, kids, and sounds! We would love to be a part of your journey in introducing a new beloved companion to your household!
Q. & A. with Karol
Why did you start breeding?
We adore this breed, and starting a breeding program felt like the right decision. We value responsible breeding practices and want to do our part to promote ethical breeding so that Cocker Spaniels will continue to thrive for many generations!
What makes your program special?
When I bring a life into the world, I make sure it gets the best start possible. This includes proper health care and socialization for each puppy, but it starts even earlier than birth. I set my puppies up for success by carefully selecting the parents of each litter for quality. My goal is to choose parents whose genes will bring out the best qualities in each other and produce well-balanced puppies.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Poodle puppies are miniature size. Sizes 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.
Mercury
Went home
Male
Jupiter
Went home
Male
Luna
Went home
Female
Aurora
Went home
Female
Comet
Went home
Male
Atlas
Went home
Male
Star
Went home
Female
Astro
Went home
Male
Groot
Went home
Male
Star Lord
Went home
Male
Nebula
Went home
Female
Gamora
Went home
Female
Mantis
Went home
Female
Bethlehem
Went home
Male
Holly
Went home
Female
Jingle
Went home
Male
Nieve
Went home
Female
Dasher
Went home
Male
Tinsel
Went home
Female
Primrose
Went home
Female
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Oak
Went home
Male
Daisy
Went home
Female
Cedar
Went home
Male
Sunflower
Went home
Female
Petal
Went home
Female
Rose
Went home
Female
Jasmine
Went home
Female
Tulip
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Karol
Karol 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes microchip, deworming, first round of vaccinations, socializations and a health guarantee. We have a $400 nonrefundable reservation fee. Puppies are chosen based on the order in which the deposit is received.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karol 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 Karol 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 Karol directly.
K & M Home 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
Litter and program updates
Karol N.
Litter update on 02 June •
Summer promo for our miniature litters is active!
Chacho and Chloe's litter
Karol N.
Litter update on 11 May •
Special school’s out promo!
Chacho and Chloe's litter
Karol N.
Litter update on 12 Feb. •
Lovey is growing so fast! She’s loving the puppy mush!
Turbo and Ellie's litter
Karol N.
Litter update on 12 Feb. •
Pups are growing fast! Puppy mush is being introduced this week!
Chacho and Chloe's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Poodle
Cocker Spaniel
Chloe, mom
Poodle
About Chloe
Chloe is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karol decided to make her part of their program. Karol has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Chacho, dad
Poodle
About Chacho
Chacho is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karol decided to make him part of their program. Karol has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Bella, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Bella
Bella is a female Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karol decided to make her part of their program. Karol has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Ellie, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Ellie
Ellie is a female Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karol decided to make her part of their program. Karol has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Luna, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Luna
Luna is a female Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karol decided to make her part of their program. Karol has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Pepper, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Pepper
Pepper is a female Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karol decided to make her part of their program. Karol has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Turbo, dad
Cocker Spaniel
About Turbo
Turbo is a male Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karol decided to make him part of their program. Karol has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Cocker Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
K & M Home 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.
DNA Profile
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 Karol to bring home their puppies.
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Dawn F.
Verified owner · June 2023
We had a very good experience. we got to see pictures of the puppy and we did a video call and got to see the puppies and pick out our puppy. It was a very good pick up experience and we are so happy to have Cricket joining our family.
Diane S.
Verified owner · June 2022
Karol at K & M Home Kennels was great to work with! We got updates about the litter after they were born and were able to do a video meeting to choose our puppy. We love Scout so much--she fits into our family perfectly!
David P.
Verified owner · June 2022
Sunny; now known as Kooper, has adjusted well to his new home. He loves his older brother and all the walks he gets to take with him. I would highly recommend K & M Home Kennels for anyone that is looking for a cocker spaniel.