Saracen English Cocker Spaniels & Irish Water Spaniels

  • Menomonee Falls, WI
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Susan S., the breeder behind Saracen English Cocker Spaniels & Irish Water Spaniels located in Menomonee Falls, WI. Bob and I have had and bred field dogs for over 35 years. We are passionate about hunting and competing with our dogs. We do not have a kennel as such; all puppies are raised in our home. English Cocker Spaniels are wonderful sweet little guys – the "merry cocker" around the house or in the field. They are biddable, eager to learn, natural bird finders, and the "pocket rocket" in the field. We imported our foundation girl, Elan Rosie, from the Elan Kennel in the UK. Bob handled her in trials and hunt tests here and she became FC Elan Rosie MH. When planning a litter, we continue to combine the English and American working English Cocker Spaniel lines. We are AKC Breeders of Merit. I have had Irish Water Spaniels for 45 years. Our dogs have excelled in all venues of competition – field, hunting, obedience, rally obedience, tracking, agility and conformation in addition to being wonderful family companions. They love their families and thrive in an environment where they are actively involved in family activities. When planning a litter, health, soundness, temperament, and working abilities are top priorities. Thus, we choose sires who have wonderful temperaments, excel in performance venues, are beautiful and conform to the breed standard. We are AKC Breeders of Merit.

Q. & A. with Susan

  • Why did you start breeding?

    English Cocker Spaniels: The foundation of our breeding program is our lovely FC Elan Rosie MH from the famed Elan Cocker line in the UK. The breedings we have done have been to dogs out of Field Champion lines, to direct imports to the British lines or dogs from the British lines. We imported Rosie in 2002. She has been everything one could ask for in a family companion, hunting companion, trial and hunt test competitor. Irish Water Spaniels: the foundation of our program was a daughter of my first IWS - Ch Saracen Diamond in the Rough CD WC. We have carefully bred with an emphasis on health, temperament, natural field ability and conformation.
  • What makes your program special?

    Our dogs are tested in AKC field tests and all breeding stock has been cleared by OFA and CERF. We have litters occasionally. The pups are raised in our home, socialized and started with basic training as puppies. None of the dogs we keep are sent to be professionally trained. All are trained by Bob.
  • 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 Susan

Susan 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

Connect with Susan to learn more details about pricing.

Contract & health guarantee

Susan 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 Susan 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 Susan 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 Susan.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Menomonee Falls, WI

621 miles away

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More about Susan

  • Club memberships

    Susan is a member of English Cocker Spaniel Club of America, Waukesha Kennel Club, Fox Valley English Cocker Spaniel Club, West Allis Training Kennel Club, K9 Obedience Training Club of Menomonee Falls, and Irish Water Spaniel Club of America.

  • Susan has been a member of Good Dog for almost 7 years

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

  • Susan’s links

Susan is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Saracen English Cocker Spaniels & Irish Water 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

All breeds

Irish Water Spaniel

English Cocker Spaniel

Parent health testing

English Cocker Spaniel

Irish Water Spaniel

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Saracen English Cocker Spaniels & Irish Water 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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Susan to bring home their puppies.

  • Jeanine S.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2023

    Auggie, our English Cocker puppy, is the most amazing little guy. He’s everything we had hope for in a puppy and more. Auggie is already a part of the family. Working with Saracen’s was amazing-Susan made sure we were a good fit for Auggie and brought him with great care.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.