"Whoever said DIAMONDS are a girl's best friend... must never have had a DOG!"
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Aurora
AKC Cocker Spaniel Princess Aurora is aptly named a princess! She's a delicate and pretty girl who doesn't really like to get her paws wet. But bring out one of her favorite toys and all pretense of decorum is gone! Actually, it's hard to pick which is her favorite toy; she loves balls, stuffed animals, squeakers...if you pick one up, she wants it! She's a sister of Irelynd and the two of them spend most of their time together here in Lydia's home. They love sunbathing on the same elevated bed out in the yard, and inside they often cozy up in the same bed. While motherhood is new to her, she's doing a great job with her babies and we're so proud of her!
Click on Aurora's picture to see her photo album!
Click on Aurora's picture to see her photo album!
Buttercup
Our princess Buttercup is a gorgeous, athletic girl with affection and energy to spare! She loves to play fetch and go for nature walks with Barbara's kids. She is always photo-bombing the other dogs, and loves to play with all the puppies. (She is officially the "Fun Aunt" hahaha!)
Her favorite treat is cheese, and she often convinces our toddler to share with her at snack time. She loves most toys, but her favorite is a squeaky ball. Her fun-loving nature will definitely be inherited by her puppies!
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Her favorite treat is cheese, and she often convinces our toddler to share with her at snack time. She loves most toys, but her favorite is a squeaky ball. Her fun-loving nature will definitely be inherited by her puppies!
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Charlotte
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Charlotte is Mya’s daughter and sister to Milly and Maisy, sharing the same Champion sire, and like them, a registered AKC Cocker Spaniel. She lives with Shirley, Lucy, and Kallie. Charlotte is playful and goofy and often has her humans laughing at her antics. When Shirley is sitting on the couch, Charlotte is usually lounging dramatically across her lap, making reading or computer work slightly difficult. Charlotte enjoys all types of toys and loves to stretch her long legs chasing a tennis ball. She practically worships her “big sister” Lucy and also enjoys playing with her friend Bailey (Deborah’s dog) during their frequent visits. Charlotte is quite the copy-cat (um…dog!). She entertains us with her obvious attempts to mimic the behaviors of Lucy and Bailey—whether it's rolling on the floor, eating grass, or lying down in the exact position that they are. Charlotte has never met a person she didn’t want to be BEST friends with. She loves Shirley’s bustling household, regularly filled with grandchildren and the periodic litter of puppy playmates
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Cocoa
AKC Cocker Spaniel Cocoa is a beautiful girl who enjoyed a pampered existence with a small show-breeder before joining Lydia's family. Cocoa advanced all the way to Prominent Champion status with her lovely conformation and show-ring poise! Now happily ensconced in our family, Cocoa never misses a lap opportunity - any time we sit down, she's quick to join us, whether it's on the floor, on the couch, or on the bed. Cocoa is happy going out to play with her doggy sisters, but she never steps far from our sides, and she likes to stay pretty close to the house. She does have a thing for stray socks, so we've been trying to help the kids remember to put their socks in the hamper! We're looking forward to welcoming Cocoa's first litter in Spring 2022!
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Click on Cocoa's picture to see more photos!
Cupcake
AKC Cocker Spaniel Cupcake lives with Robert & Barbie and their happy crew. She is a lovely golden buff girl, with fluffy feet and soft ears. She loves attention, and anyone within reach is fair game for kissing. The kids take turns sleeping on the bottom bunk in hopes that she’ll cuddle with them before settling in her own bed for the night. She also comes running at the sound of the recliner opening – she likes to curl up and keep our feet warm! Cupcake is generally a quiet and well-behaved dog, but she lets us know if the neighbor boys are coming over to play! She likes to play outside with her squeaky toys while the kids all jump on the trampoline. Her favorite game is “hide the sneakers” and she is currently winning! Cheese is a much loved treat, but this girl is very responsible and will help clean up just about any mess that happens under the highchair.
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Click on Cupcake's picture for more photos!
Dagny
AKC Cocker Spaniel Dagny joined Lydia's family in the spring of 2021 and her sweet temperament won over every one of us in a matter of days. She's gentle with the kids and kind to the other dogs. She enjoys carrying a ball around, but tug of war is one of her favorite games. She's quick to greet newcomers and seems to have a calming influence on some of the younger dogs in our home. We expect that Dagny's temperament will pair perfectly with the Poodle spunk and we're looking forward to meeting her Cockapoo puppies!
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Click on Dagny's picture to see more photos!
Darla
AKC Cocker Spaniel Darla Pearl joined the Vance family in 2021 and quickly found her way into their hearts with her gentle and happy disposition. Coming home to her is a highlight of their day. She greets her family with the excitement only seen in children on Christmas Day and with a cute tail that wags so fast, she may take flight! While at home with her, she is a cuddle companion while watching TV or will warm their feet as they sit at a desk to study. She knows when one of the Vance children have had a rough day or are not feeling well and will lay with them, belly up in the air, nudging them for extra pets and cuddles. She has tried from day one to be best friends with her chocolate lab brother, but he only tolerates her (he is a little on the jealous side and would have preferred to have all the attention). Even though he often dismisses her if she wants to play or cuddle up to him, she persists in the hopes of winning him over eventually. The Vance family believes that Darla will make an exceptional mom with her gentle, loving, nurturing, and persistent personality.
Click on Darla's picture to see her photo album!
Click on Darla's picture to see her photo album!
Irelynd
AKC Cocker Spaniel Irelynd is full of fun and you can just see her personality exuding out of these photos. She seems to laugh at the camera and just makes you want to ask what's so funny! Irelynd's Champion daddy also sired our own Kallie, so Irelynd and Kallie are 1/2 sisters. Irelynd lives with Lydia's family and gets along great with the kids and other dogs. Irelynd's favorite game is "quick, take it outside and hide it so no one else can play with it!" She's a huge fan of her elevated dog bed and that's where we can find her pretty much any sunny day. It's hard to get a photo of her there though, because as soon as she sees us coming she's quick to jump up, ready to join in whatever fun there is to be had!
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Click on Irelynd's picture to see more photos!
Kallie
AKC Cocker Spaniel Kallie makes her home with Shirley, Lucy, and Charlotte. She is a gorgeous red roan with generous shade and color in her silky smooth coat. Kallie is a real snuggler and is quick to hop into an available lap as soon as we sit down. Her favorite times of day are first thing in the morning and late afternoon when Shirley sits with a cup of tea (obviously with Kallie in her lap!) Kallie is very sweet and patient with Shirley's many grandchildren who frequent their home and seems to enjoy spending time with puppy playmates.
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Click on Kallie's photo to see more pictures!
Lacey
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AKC Cocker Spaniel Lacey “don’t worry, be happy” McLaughlin is a buff colored girl with a friendly, easy-going temperament. Lacey has never met a stranger; she’s an instant friend to everyone in any setting, and her tail wagging potential to show you seems bottomless! We think her dreams are made of eating a peanut butter and carrot stick snack after an olfactory-receptor-filling trot around the McLaughlin’s property. Lacey transitions to new activities and situations easily, finding joy and contentment in car riding, bath time, and even grooming!
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Lilac
Lilac is a sturdily built buff AKC Cocker Spaniel with champion parents. Lilac is sweet and gentle with the kids and gets along well with our other dogs. She has a ridiculously soft coat and a cute wrinkled face. Lilac enjoys chasing after the frisbee but is also content to just sit at my feet. Lilac loves food - especially treats - and is super dedicated to her self-established role of highchair cleanup queen. Even with Lydia keeping a pretty close eye on her diet, Lilac is a little on the portly side, but she carries it gracefully and doesn't let it slow her down when it's time to play! Lilac took our new kitten under her wing and still tenderly looks after her even though kitty is now fully grown and capable.
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Click on Lilac's photo to see more pictures!
Maisy
Maisy “at your service” McLaughlin is the AKC Cocker Spaniel black and white sister to Milly and Charlotte. Her well-balanced face with black freckles is striking and her silky coat is one we love to cuddle with. Attentive, devoted, and gentle, she is always with Catie and her 3 year old, Lily-Cate. She fully surrenders herself in an all-out sprawl for belly rubs, and as if on cue, she sprawls out on top of the kids’ school books whenever she spots them open on the floor. Learning new tricks has been easy for Maisy and she is always adding new ones to her repertoire. Maisy, Milly, and Lacey enjoy taking walks to visit their human and canine neighbors. If they can catch a glimpse of the McLaughlin’s show chickens, that makes for a thrilling day! Maisy's official name is DH's Luna Vivace, which means "Lively Moon" in Italian.
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Click on Maisy's picture for more photos!
Maisy Mae
Maisy Mae is quite the snuggle bug and has played an important role in Stephanie's life as she made the transition to an "empty nester" when her youngest went off to college. This buff AKC Cocker Spaniel will, without hesitation, interrupt any work in progress in order to get the attention she deserves. Her happy places are in the car with her head out the window, and in any willing lap. When she's outside, she's all about the smells. Her tracking instincts kick in and she'll criss-cross the yard to follow her target. Maisy Mae loves long walks through the neighborhood and on the trails, or a quick play date at the dog park. One of her best buddies is Bella, a teddy-bear mix who frequently meets up for walks together. Her favorite treat is a kibble-filled, peanut butter-topped Kong - yum!
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Click on Maisy Mae's photo to see more pictures!
Milly
Milly “life is good” McLaughlin is incessantly happy and playful with a wagging turbo tail to prove it! She’s taken after her mom in her love for car rides, perching high up on the seat to capture every sight. Milly has also always enjoyed bath time, which has been extra convenient, because in between grooming sessions, her wavy ears have grown to levels appropriate of singing “Do Your Ears Hang Low” around here in her honor. Milly's official AKC Cocker Spaniel name is DH's Serenata Luna, which means "Serenade of the Moon" in Italian. Although normally hanging out quietly with us, if she hears a Sonatina song played on the piano, she insists on singing along, chin lifted up to the moon!
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Click on Milly's picture for more photos!
Muffet
Miss Muffet is a buff AKC Cocker Spaniel. We love her beautiful dark eyes and the adorable white freckles on her nose! Muffet embodies the traditional Cocker Spaniel temperament—ceaselessly silly, with an adoration of tennis balls and an unwavering love for life! Muffet (and her littermate, Bo) were born in February of 2020, so she met very few people in her puppyhood, and as a result is wary of strangers. But she warms up after just a few interactions and forever includes her trusted acquaintances as part of her family! She is always ready to greet us with a wagging tail and wiggly dance, and she is quick to offer her belly for pets!
Muffet belongs to the McLaughlin's oldest daughter, Tori, and can often be found under her desk, on her bed, or lounging in the sun while Tori reads outside. Out of the McLaughlin's pack of Cockers, she is the lightest colored and ironically the only one who enjoys the rain and mud! Thankfully, she doesn't mind baths!
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Muffet belongs to the McLaughlin's oldest daughter, Tori, and can often be found under her desk, on her bed, or lounging in the sun while Tori reads outside. Out of the McLaughlin's pack of Cockers, she is the lightest colored and ironically the only one who enjoys the rain and mud! Thankfully, she doesn't mind baths!
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Princess
Princess “Her Highness” McLaughlin is a gorgeous buff AKC Cocker Spaniel with champion lines, stunning dark eyes, and a lovable personality. We found out to our surprise that her long legs enable her to leap right over the dog fence, giving her free reign over the house! Luckily for us, she is very well-behaved and we don’t mind. She is great off-leash, and we love watching her trot around the yard, blonde ears swinging merrily as she goes! In quintessential Cocker form, she welcomes any person into her presence and travels well. Her hobbies (when she’s not busy supervising the McLaughlin kids) include play-wrestling with Scout, checking in on her sisters’ puppies, and licking the faces of anyone trying to do schoolwork! Princess' pups are as beautiful, gentle, and easy-going as she is.
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Click on Princess' photo to see her album!
Scout
Scout “Cuddle Queen” McLaughlin is a heartily-sized black seal AKC Cocker Spaniel with champion lines. Scout came to our house at eight weeks old and melded right in with the other dogs and toddler Lily-Cate. She has a soft, beautiful coat that is wonderfully scrunchable, and she adores human attention. Scout has an intuitive grasp of how to fit in a human lap–no matter how tight the space or awkward the position! Despite being the largest of our Cockers, she is very gentle, and often acts as a peacemaker among her “sisters.” Her best friends are Lily-Cate the toddler, Lacey our buff cocker, and whoever’s lap she’s lounging in at the time! We have seriously considered renting Scout out as a “Therapy Lap-sitter.” Her reassuring weight and gentle, affectionate manners make her the best pick-me-up even on the worst day! Her one flaw is that it can be hard for us to get work done when she’s around–who can resist those sweet puppy-dog eyes? Scout gets along great with creatures of all shapes and sizes, making her a favorite among visiting children. We also utilize her pleasant, mellow nature as a “nanny” for cockapoo puppies in the house, and Scout expertly guides the pups in gentle play. Scout's puppies take after her in her life philosophy: "a moment not spent cuddling is a moment wasted".
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Click on Scout's photo to see more pictures!
Sweetie
Sweetie is the newest member of Barbara's family. She is a little more shy and reserved compared to Cupcake and Buttercup, but they all three get along great together. She truly loves Barbie, and enjoys napping under her desk while she works!
Sweetie's favorite treat is peanut butter, and her favorite toys are chewy bones. (She has also been known to chew on toy dinosaurs - she's considered an apex predator!)
Her rich chocolate colored fur is incredibly soft, and she has a touch of white on her chest. We can't wait to see her beautiful puppies!
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Sweetie's favorite treat is peanut butter, and her favorite toys are chewy bones. (She has also been known to chew on toy dinosaurs - she's considered an apex predator!)
Her rich chocolate colored fur is incredibly soft, and she has a touch of white on her chest. We can't wait to see her beautiful puppies!
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Up & Coming!
We've been grooming several young ladies to join our breeding program. Once they are mature and have passed their health exams, we anticipate great things from these girls!
-Amethyst (Amy)
-Bo Peep
-Daisy
-Hazel
-Honey
And some baby girls!
- Obsidian (Obi)
- Luna
Rain, taxes and fur companions, April 4
It’s a cool, rainy day - little guy is down for his nap - I am working feverishly to get taxes done.....my fur babes stick close and provide a calm and soothing support (they nap). Love!! (posted by: Destiny. Dogs in order - Madi, Bella, Sandie, Noel and Emma).