Mountainside Cocker Spaniels
Meet the breeder
I'm Tina H., the breeder behind Mountainside Cocker Spaniels located in Ferrum, VA. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on socializing with children, older adults, and other pets. We crate train all of our puppies, begin basic housebreaking and offer a one year health guarantee with a spay/neuter contract. We make exceptions for show homes.
Q. & A. with Tina
Why did you start breeding?
A buff male rescue AKC cocker spaniel when my oldest sons were small instilled a passion for American Cocker Spaniels. I began breeding years later. I have been breeding since 2004.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable, black and tan, black, blue roan and tan, blue roan, red roan, red and white, red, buff and white, and buff. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Black male
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Tina
Tina 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 non-refundable deposit and between $1,600 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes 1 yr health guarantee, first shots, microchip, dewormings, vet check,. Deposits transfer to successive litters if you do not choose a puppy in the litter your deposit is placed on. Absolutely no refunds.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tina 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 Tina 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 Tina 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
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tina.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Ferrum, VA
201 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Roanoke–Blacksburg Airport (Woodrum Field)
180 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Tina can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Tina
Tina has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Tina was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Tina is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mountainside 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
Blue, dad
Cocker Spaniel
About Blue
Blue is a male Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tina decided to make him part of their program. Tina 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.
Willow, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Willow
Willow is a female Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tina decided to make her part of their program. Tina 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.
Smoosh, dad
Cocker Spaniel
About Smoosh
Smoosh is a male Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tina decided to make him part of their program. Tina 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.
Uploaded health tests
Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +2 more.
Baby, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Baby
Baby is a female Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tina decided to make her part of their program. Tina 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.
Raider, dad
Cocker Spaniel
About Raider
Raider is a male Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tina decided to make him part of their program. Tina 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.
Sugar, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Sugar
Sugar is a female Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tina decided to make her part of their program. Tina 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.
Uploaded health tests
DNA Disease Panel.
Pebbles, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Pebbles
Pebbles is a female Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tina decided to make her part of their program. Tina 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
Mountainside 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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).
