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.
Harry
Went home
Male
Lilly
Went home
Female
Cedric
Went home
Male
Hagrid
Went home
Male
Snape
Went home
Male
James
Went home
Male
Panda
Went home
Male
Sport
Went home
Male
Honk
Went home
Male
Kringle
Went home
Male
Mistletoe
Went home
Female
Tinsel
Went home
Male
Sugarplum
Went home
Female
Vixen
Went home
Female
Rudolph
Went home
Male
Frosty
Went home
Male
Ford
Went home
Male
Ghini
Went home
Male
Chevy
Went home
Male
Lambo
Went home
Male
Porsche
Went home
Female
Mercedes
Went home
Female
Benz
Went home
Male
Bugatti
Went home
Male
Ferrari
Went home
Male
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.
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
Lucy, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Lucy
Lucy is a female Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marilyn decided to make her part of their program. Marilyn 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.
Shabby, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Shabby
Shabby is a female Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marilyn decided to make her part of their program. Marilyn 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.
Guy, dad
Cocker Spaniel
About Guy
Guy is a male Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Marilyn decided to make him part of their program. Marilyn 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
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).