Middernaught

Marilyn S.

Breeder of Cocker Spaniels

Meet the breeder

I'm Marilyn S., the breeder behind Middernaught located in Montgomery, AL. We’re proud of the healthy, affectionate, and behaviorally well-rounded puppies we raise for other families to love! We give our dogs the best lives possible. We are looking for families and individuals that will provide our puppies with the same level of love and care.

Q. & A. with Marilyn

  • What makes your program special?

    We do lots of puppy training before they go home. They practice potty training, crate training, bite inhibition, respectful of doorways and sit all by 8 weeks.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include brown and tan, sable and white, sable, black white and tan, black and white, and black. 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 Marilyn

Marilyn 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 $600 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes shots, puppy socialization, early puppy training, deporting and AKC registration (unless otherwise noted). Deposits are nonrefundable, but include weekly pictures and updates.”

Contract & health guarantee

Marilyn 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 Marilyn 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 Marilyn 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Montgomery, AL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Montgomery Airport (Dannelly Field)


Flexible meeting point

Marilyn can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Marilyn

  • Marilyn has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

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

Marilyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Middernaught 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

Middernaught 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 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).

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