Information about buying a puppy from Macdolly Cocker Spaniels
LITTERS 2012
Here at Macdolly we only breed when we are looking to continue a bloodline, or to fulfill a specific order from another exhibitor/breeder. We are NOT a registered business we are hobby breeders and exhibitors. Our dogs are primarily our beloved pets, show dogs and sometimes they have babies to carry on bloodlines. in fact we keep four dogs or less at any time and the remainder of the show team is shared around the countryside with various friends who have a similar ideal to us.
We do have waiting lists, and are happy to take your details and contact you when our next litter is due. Our puppies come with pedigree papers, microchipped, first vaccination, regular worming, house reared, six weeks insurance, a new bed, a snood, puppy food, a folder for all your care and maintenance needs, first instructional groom free at four months of age, and the ability to usually select your own puppy from the litter.
WE HAVE BLACK PUPPIES (girls and boys) READY TO GO TO NEW HOMES END FEBRUARY 2012
WE HAVE BLUE ROAN AND GOLD ROAN PUPPIES (girls and boys) READY TO GO TO NEW HOMES EARLY MARCH 2012
if you are interested in a Cocker Spaniel puppy send us an email now macdolly@optusnet.com.au
STUD DOG ENQUIRIES - looking to enquire about stud services
Our boys are available at Stud to approved bitches. Most of our boys are proven specimens of the breed, having gained their Championship Titles. Our boys are usually hipscored and prcd-PRA tested.
CH BERGERAC OF MERRILY (imp France)
Bergerac is at stud - service fee payable at time of mating $800.00.
Bergerac is prcd-PRA and AHRN (FN) tested - Clear and hipscored. He sires black, gold, red, black and tan.
FROZEN SEMEN IS AVAILABLE FROM BERGERAC IN NEW ZEALAND - all enquiries welcome.
Semen is already in New Zealand and easily accessible to either island. $850 NZD.
BIS CH MACDOLLY DRESSED TO THE NINES
Indy is at proven stud - service fee payable at time of mating $600.00.
Indy is prcd-PRA Carrier and FN Clear. He is hipscored and elbow scored and all results available upon request.
He carries the lines of our Danish import girl.
The following youngsters are now at Stud
MACDOLLY CANT TOUCH THIS
- Light blue roan - prcd-PRA and AHRN (FN) Clear
MACDOLLY CANT FOOL ME
- Dark blue roan - prcd-PRA (carrier) and AHRN (FN) Clear
CH MACDOLLY MOMENTO (AI)
- Black dog - prcd-PRA and AHRN (FN) Clearr
The youngsters will all be $400 AUD Service Fee until they have their Championship titles and then they will be $500.00.
We take the management of our stud dogs very seriously. It has long been our policy to offer our clients a free return mating at the next season if: LESS THAN TWO LIVE PUPPIES ARE PRODUCED (or if a caesarian is required and only two or less puppies born or survive) AND THE STUD DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE.
However, owners of breeding bitches should understand that a stud fee is paid for the actual service (ie. the actual act of a stud dog mating a bitch) - not for the production of puppies.
Stud fees are required to be paid in full at the time of the mating. We would rarely (if ever) entertain the concept of accepting a puppy in lieu of a stud fee.
Nor would we enter into an agreement whereby a stud fee is withheld until pregnancy is confirmed unless very special circumstances arise.
If a proven stud dog (a dog that has produced progeny / offspring) is used at stud by the owner of a bitch then it is also accepted that the dog is capable of fulfilling it's part in the mating.
We guarantee that if two normal matings (be they slip matings, a tie mating or in fact artificial insemination) have been undertaken then puppies will be produced.
It is worth noting at this juncture that if a bitch fails to fall pregnant or has a very small litter when mated to a young, fit, proven stud dog then most often there is a problem with the bitch or with the timing of the mating.
But - as an added benefit to our clients (and as sign of good faith) we offer: "A free return mating on the next season if your bitch produces LESS than three live puppies".
This (by the way) is not something that we have to offer but most experienced and respected breeders will usually do so. The reason why "2 puppies" is used as a guide is purely financial.
With two live puppies you have one to sell (which covers the stud fee) and also one to keep. If only one live puppy is produced then you would need to sell that puppy to break even financially.
And of course if there are no puppies produced then you are out of pocket to the value of the stud fee paid.
HEALTH ISSUES - No Guarantees given nor implied with any puppy from Macdolly
The Cocker Spaniel is generally a healthy, sturdy, purebred dog. However, like so many others, this breed does have some known health problems. We have listed below, the generally accepted, conditions that can affect this breed. Other problems such as overshot or undershot jaw, deafness, blue eyes, various eye problems such as PPM, entropian, ectroprian, cataracts, enlarged hearts etc also occur in the breed.
We do health test much of our show and breeding stock, and/or know their prcd-PRA and AHRN (FN) status by parentage. Over the years we have hipscored many of our dogs as well.
IT SHOULD BE NOTED - THERE IS NO MANDATORY HEALTH REGIME IN THE BREED HERE IN AUSTRALIA AND EVEN IF A DOG IS TESTED WITH A LESS THAN FAVORABLE RESULT, THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT THEY CANNOT BE BRED FROM AND THE PROGENY REGISTERED.
As a breeder we cannot guarantee your puppy against ANY conditions.
Unless your chosen breeder has hip x-rays and eye certifications for many generations of ALL dogs in the pedigree, and knows the testing results of others from the same litter, they could not begin to guarantee you anything but a happy, healthy puppy full of promise and joy at eight weeks of age. Many things can and do go wrong, as a puppy grows up, but many problems are unseen unless specifically tested for (dogs with HD can run for miles, jump fences and lie like a frog - unless you actually X-ray a dog, you cannot diagnose HD).
PRA - PROGRESSIVE RETINAL ATROPHY
PRA is a descriptive term applied to retinal diseases that affect all breeds of dogs. The same clinical signs are present in all PRA affected animals. Affected animals will show night blindness and a progressive loss of day vision. Many PRA affected English Cockers can be diagnosed between three and five years of age. It is during this age period subtle retinal changes can be noted by the experienced ophthalmologist. Even though the same clinical signs will be present in all PRA affected animals, the age of onset of disease differs from breed to breed. The onset period is divided into three approximate age groups: early, middle, and late. The English Cocker falls into the late-onset group (4-7 years old). This late-onset form of the disease is now called Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRCD). PRCD is inherited RECESSIVELY
HD - HIP DYSPLASIA
Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is the most common, heritable orthopedic problem in dogs. It is usually characterized by hip joint instability (laxity) and secondary degenerative joint disease (DJD). Normally, the ball-shaped head of the femur fits snugly into the socket (acetabulum). When the hip doesn't fit tightly, degenerative joint disease begins. The genetic basis for CHD is thought to be polygenic and multifactorial
FN - FAMILIAL NEPHROPATHY
A recessively inherited renal disease that has been recognized in the English Cocker for more than 50 years. FN is a form of "hereditary nephritis" which refers to a group of glomerular diseases that are linked to genetic collagen defects. Onset of renal failure due to FN typically occurs between six and 24 months of age. Clinical signs may include polydipsia (drinks more), polyuria (urinates more), weight loss, lack of appetite, vomiting, or diarrhea. These symptoms are commonly associated with any type of renal failure.
It is hoped the the outline of the above conditions, will make you more informed about the breed's health issues. All the conditions invoke great debate from dedicated breeders across the Country. We suggest that when you select your puppy, you bear in mind, that even if the parents have testing certifications, that it is NO GUARANTEE that your puppy will not be afflicted. Probably the best way to think about it is, that your puppy will be a joyous member of your family for the next 10 to 12 years, and like children, they may or may not turn out exactly how you envisioned, however, your love and care, will ensure that they can live a long and happy life as most of the conditions can be corrected or eased by your veterinarian.
SHOW PUPPIES
Puppies whose structure, markings, and general conformance to the standards of the breed qualify them as candidates for Breed Shows. These puppies are either retained by myself to become show dogs, or are sold to individuals who intend to show. We welcome all enquiries regarding Show Puppies, however no guarantees can be given as to the quality of the puppy. Please remember all you are buying is 10 weeks of hope. Sometimes these puppies will not be for sale, but may be placed in a prospect show home on a lease agreement. There is usually only one, perhaps two show prospects in a litter and please remember we BREED FOR OURSELVES first and foremost - if you want a show prospect from us you may be waiting a good twelve to eighteen months as our litters are usually planned to carry on a particular line for us - so unless we place something from a litter with access to it - you oould be waiting a long time for a show prospect.
PET PUPPIES
Puppies that are not considered show dog candidates. A puppy may be considered unsuitable for showing due to unshowlike markings, less than graceful movement, and other highly technical aspects of stance, profile, and structure. As show dogs have to be almost ‘perfect’ and perfection is almost impossible to achieve, the majority of our puppies are ‘pet puppies’. Even though not destined for the show ring, these puppies make wonderful and beautiful pets.
RETIRED CHAMPIONS
When our show dogs have given all that we have asked of them in the ring and in our breeding program, we do try to rehome them where they can love and be loved in comfort for the rest of their lives. A retired show dog is an exceptional companion animal due to its beauty, training, and eager responsiveness to people. Sometimes our dogs are made up at a very early age and maybe looking for wonderful homes at the age of two years or so. However, this is a very uncommon occurrence and usually our beloved showdogs are retained until they pass on to doggie heaven in their old age. STOP PRESS: WE CURRENTLY HAVE THREE OLDER GIRLS FOR NEW HOMES !!!
YOUNG ADULTS
Occasionally, a promising show puppy will not meet its expectations. The decision to retain or rehome a young show prospect is usually made at approximately 8 months of age. These dogs have the benefit of showring training and have been extensively socialised and are always fully house trained. They make the perfect companion for someone who would love a Cocker when all the hard work has been done. Our retired show champions are usually rehomed, entire (not desexed), with the ANKC registration papers signed into the new owners names.
However, if it is a male dog that you acquire from Macdolly, you may be asked to sign an agreement stating that you will join the relevant Canine Control Council in your state of residence, and that the dog may Stand at Stud at my discretion. Young adults who are rehomed will usually have already been desexed and the ANKC registration papers will be signed into the new owners name. On some occasions, they may not have already been desexed, and registration papers will only be signed into the new owners name upon Macdolly receiving a desexing certificate from a practicing Veterinarian. So if you are still interested in purchasing a Cocker Spaniel from our kennels, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our puppies are very reasonably priced and if we do not have puppies available, we may be able to refer you to another reputable breeder who is producing stock from the same select bloodlines.
OUR PUPPY SALE CONTRACT
if you have read all of the above information and are still interested in purchasing a puppy from Macdolly, please click here to read our Puppy Sale Contract. All our puppies are sold on this contract and it lets you the buyer know what we expect of you and what you can expect that we have done for your puppy in upbringing. There are NO GUARANTEES beyond the 14 day Health Guarantee outlined in the sale contract.
