Top Notch Cocker Spaniels

Christine B.

Breeder of Cocker Spaniels

  • Gate City, VA
  • Meetup available in Wytheville, VA
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Styx
Katniss

Planned Cocker Spaniel litter

Due June 2026

Ready Aug. 2026
Axel
Sameen

Expected Cocker Spaniel litter

Due June 2026

Ready Aug. 11

Meet the breeder

I'm Christine B., the breeder behind Top Notch Cocker Spaniels located in Gate City, VA. We enjoy showing our dogs and occasionally offer puppies from our high-quality dogs. We are proud of our dogs and pups. We are dedicated to always having responsible policies when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our pups. We love what we do and truly want nothing more than to see each and every one of our puppies shine!

Q. & A. with Christine

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I first got into showing and totally fell in love with it and wanted to continue that. I studied very hard. Found some great mentors and soaked up all the information they could give me while I set on my adventure of breeding. I am so glad I decided to. Not only do I have other dogs out there that own little pieces of my heart, I also found new people to add to my ever growing “family” that I love

  • What makes your program special?

    We put our hearts and souls into these babies. Our kids spend tons of time with them playing and loving on every puppy. We raise and keep our dogs in our home and treat them as a part of our family. We take them camping / to the lake / to get pup cups at Starbucks 😂 they are a part of us. We also show our dogs as a family and have fun while doing so.

  • 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 Christine

Christine has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Christine partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“We dont make official picks until puppies are 6 to 8 weeks old. We do take what every puppy buyer is looking for into consideration. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price of the puppy includes at least First two sets of vaccines given by a licensed Veterinarian Microchipped Wormed multiple times Puppy collars and leashes AKC Papers. I take non refundable deposits to hold a puppy until she/he is ready to go to her new home. The remainder of the balance due will need to be paid cash in full at pick up.”

Contract & health guarantee

Christine 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 Christine 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 Christine 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
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Christine.

Breeder's location

Meet in Gate City, VA

324 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Tri-Cities Airport

323 miles away

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Meet in Wytheville, VA

244 miles away

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More about Christine

  • Club memberships

    Christine is a member of Cocker Spaniel Club of Arizona.

  • Christine has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Christine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Christine’s links

Christine is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Top Notch 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Top Notch 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

    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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation

    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.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • Lauren T.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Experience was great. It is clear that Christine and family love all of their dogs. We love our puppy. Her personality is exactly as Christine described. We are grateful to have her as part of the family.

  • Alice B.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! From the very first message, Christine was incredibly responsive, patient, and kind, always happy to answer my many questions and make sure I felt confident every step of the way. And then there’s Sia, my beautiful puppy, who has the sweetest temperament and the most loving, gentle nature. She’s confident, affectionate, and full of personality, a true testament to the care and dedication that Christine puts into her breeding and early socialization. It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Christine and her family. You can tell she genuinely loves her dogs and wants the very best for every puppy and family she works with. I’m so grateful for the wonderful start Sia had and for the kindness Christine showed throughout the whole process. Highly, highly recommend! 💕🐾

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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.

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