I'm Shandra T., the breeder behind Shandra's Happy Tails Cockers located in Coon Rapids, MN. We are proud to offer our beautiful Cocker Spaniel puppies to loving homes! Our dogs are healthy and have great temperaments. They have enriched our lives in ways we never imagined, and we are so happy to be able to share the wonderful qualities of the breed with others. Owning a Cocker Spaniel is a beautiful experience, and it would be our honor to connect you with the perfect new addition to your family.
Q. & A. with Shandra
Why did you start breeding?
It was my very first cocker spaniel she was amazing and beautiful she looked just like Lady from Lady& the Tramp ❤️
Her personality matched her beauty.
I then decided that I wanted to share with others the amazing gift that by adding a cocker spaniel to your family it would be such a gift❤️ They are the most loving, intelligent, beautiful breed.
I wanted to share quality furever puppies with others to love them as much as I do !!
What makes your program special?
I am a in home breeder .. mama and her puppies are taken care of 24hrs a day .
Tons of love and affection, attention is given everyday. Very clean environment for all the puppies
I love them like my own from day one !!
Until I find the perfect fur-ever home for each and everyone of them .
Their time with me and their future is my #1 priority ❤️
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black white and tan, brown white and tan, brown and tan, black and white, brown and white, brown, 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 Shandra
Shandra 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes puppies first set of shots , 3 dewormings, tail docking, dew claws removed, microchip, 1 year health guarantee, puppy welcome bag . The $400 non- refundable deposit is a holding deposit, once you choose your forever puppy the holding deposit is required to hold your puppy of choice until puppy pick-up date , approx at 9 weeks old.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shandra 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 Shandra 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 Shandra directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shandra.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Coon Rapids, MN
4369 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport
4380 miles away
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More about Shandra
Shandra has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Shandra was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Shandra is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Shandra's Happy Tails 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 dogs
Gunner, dad
Cocker Spaniel
About Gunner
Gunner is a male Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Shandra decided to make him part of their program. Shandra 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.
Holly, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Holly
Holly is a female Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shandra decided to make her part of their program. Shandra 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
Shandra's Happy Tails 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.
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).