Rooster Team One

Rich L.

Breeder of English Cocker Spaniels

  • Ishpeming, MI
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Rich L., the breeder behind Rooster Team One located in Ishpeming, MI. We specialize in imported English Cocker Spaniels for the home and field.

Q. & A. with Rich

  • Why did you start breeding?

    It was a natural progression of being a hunter and appreciating a well-bred dog.
  • What makes your program special?

    We select English Cocker Spaniels from working lines who excel in the field and can relax at home.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Rich

Rich 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 refundable deposit and $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Puppies are guaranteed with a deposit. Pick of the litter is determined by order of deposit.”

Contract & health guarantee

Rich 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 Rich 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 Rich 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 Rich.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Ishpeming, MI

4110 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Sawyer Airport

4107 miles away

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More about Rich

  • Rich has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years

    Rich was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

Rich is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Rooster Team One 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

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Rooster Team One 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 English 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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    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.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Familial Nephropathy, Cocker Spaniel Type, Phosphofructokinase Deficiency (PFK)

    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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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.