I'm Katey T., the breeder behind Midnight Cockers located in Athens, MI. I breed for a healthy puppy with temperament, quality and coloration within AKC standards. I try to get a well-rounded puppy that can be a companion yet also a performance animal. It is important to me to promote health, quality and temperament.
Q. & A. with Katey
Why did you start breeding?
I've always wanted to breed cockers in order to help raise the standards of health and temperament. When I acquired Olive- hair breeder helped me to realize that dream.
What makes your program special?
My breeding program is probably no more special than anyone else's. I am raising them in my home with love and compassion and hunting for the special family they belong with
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and white, black and tan, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Katey
Katey 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 $900 non-refundable deposit and between $900 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC limited registration, vet check, minimum of two vaccines, deworming, socialization, and beginning training. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color, gender or size. They come with the first vaccines given and limited AKC registration. They have been said exclusively Fromm puppy food.”
Contract & health guarantee
Katey 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 Katey 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 Katey directly.
Midnight Cockers 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Midnight Cockers 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.