Lucky 7 Cockers
Quality Cockers bred for health and temperament
We are Listed & Licensed in the state of Massachuetts
We Welcome you to SIT! STAY! & ENJOY...
Cocker Spaniels
General information
Our dogs are loved and treasured members of our family. We are not a kennel, we are a home based breeder,we have dedicated years to researching our lines.
We offer Buffs, Chocolates, Blacks and Parti colors. All of our puppies are hand raised in the center of our home. We feel this enables us to offer exceptional puppies with great temperaments.
We have excellent references available upon request from those who have the joy of one of our lucky cocker spaniels! We do not ship our puppies.
We breed on a limited basis, 2-3 litters per year. we want to allow ourselves time to enjoy our dogs. Our females are retired after 3 litters and continue their role as much loved family pets.
A BREEDERS LIFE.........
A Breeder (with a capital B) is one who thirsts for knowledge and never really knows it all,
one who wrestles with decisions of conscience, convenience, and commitment.
One that shares this knowledge and guides those interested.
A Breeder is one who sacrifices personal interests, finances,time, friendships, fancy furniture,
and deep pile carpeting! She gives up the dreams of a long luxurious cruise in favor
of turning that all important show into this year's "vacation".
The Breeder goes without sleep in hours spent planning a breeding or watching anxiously over
the birth process, and afterwards, over every little wiggle or cry.
The Breeder skips dinner parties because that litter is due or the babies have to be fed at eight.
She disregards birth fluids and puts mouth to mouth, to save a gasping newborn,
literally blowing life into a tiny helpless creature that may be the culmination of a lifetime of
dreams.
A Breeder's lap is a marvelous place where dogs of proud and noble heritage often snooze.
A Breeder's hands are strong and firm and often soiled, but ever so gentle and sensitive to the
thrusts of a puppy's wet nose.
A Breeder's back and knees are usually arthritic from bending and sitting in the whelping box,
but are strong enough to guide that new little pup to maturity.
A Breeder's shoulders are often heaped with responsibility,
but they're wide enough to support the weight of a thousand defeats and frustrations.
A Breeder's arms are always able to wield a mop, support an armful of puppies,
or lend a helping hand to a newcomer.
A Breeder's ears are wondrous things, sometimes red (from being talked about),
or strangely shaped (from being pressed against a phone receiver).
Often deaf to criticism, yet always fine tuned to the whimper of an anxious puppy.
A Breeder's brain is foggy on faces, but can recall pedigrees faster than an HP computer.
The Breeder's heart is often broken, but it beats strongly with hope everlasting.......
and it's always in the right place! Oh, yes, there are breeders, and then, there are Breeders!!!
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Our House Rules
You don't like pets? Be on your way!
They share my home, my food, my space
This is their home, this is their place.
You will find dog hair on the floor,
They will alert "You're at the door!"
They may request a little pat,
A simple "No!" will settle that.
It gripes me when I hear you say;
"Just how is it you live this way?
They smell, they shed, they're in the way..
They love me more than anyone,
My voice is like the rising sun,
They merely have to hear me say
"C'mon girls, time to go and play!"
Then tails wag and faces grin,
They bounce and hop and make a din.
They never say "No time for you",
They're always there, to GO and DO.
And if I'm sad They're by my side,
And if I'm mad? they circle wide.
And if I laugh, they laugh with me
They understand, they always see.
So once again, I say to you come visit me,
But know this too..
My dogs live here, they're here to stay.
You don't like pets, be on your way.
They share my home, my food, my space
This is their home, this is their place!
Instructions & Tips on how to raise a happy healthy Cocker!
The following care instructions are being provided to you with your new puppy
FEEDINGS
Currently, your puppy is on Canidae dry food. He eats approximately ¼ cup at each meal. Until the puppy is 8 weeks old, he will need to eat 3 times a day. He is fed at 7am, 12 noon and 5 pm. At 8 weeks, you may reduce the feedings to twice a day and increase the amount at each feeding. Fresh water is also provided at each meal.
** If you decide not to continue feeding the brand we have chosen, you will need to gradually introduce your new food to the pup, we do not recommend doing this until the puppy is 8 weeks. They will get diarrhea if a new food is introduced too soon.
SLEEPING
Your new puppy will sleep a lot!! We recommend introducing a crate, it will help with potty training and will allow you to keep the puppy safe when no one is home. Do not leave the puppy unattended for long periods of time, he is still a baby and needs interaction.
PLAY
Your new puppy will needs lots of toys and interaction from the new family. It is important to hold the puppy and interact with him. It will be from you that he learns. Do not give the puppy any rawhide chews until at least 12 weeks of age. Nylabones are great, rope toys and kongs are great puppy pleasers. We do not recommend any treats until 12 weeks of age.
POTTY TRAINING
Currently, the pup has been introduced to pee pads and he uses them to go. If the puppy is whining and circling, bring him to the pee pad and praise him each time he performs. Immediately upon waking and right after eating and play time, bring him to the designated potty area. These are the times he will have to go. While we have begun this process, it is up to you to continue. AT this age, he will need to go every 2-3 hrs. The crate is handy to aid in training. A puppy does not like to eliminate where he sleeps.
MISC
Your puppy may be a little whiny his first few nights with you. He is coming from a big puppy and doggy family and needs to adjust to his new surroundings. Do not be afraid to cuddle him when he is sad. You may notice your pup “shivering” this is normal. When tired, he may shiver, when hungry he may shiver.
Your puppy has been vet checked and deemed a healthy puppy. His hips, knees and eyes were checked during this visit. His teeth and bite position and ears were also checked. He has received his first dose of wormer and will need another on Jan 4th. This dose is provided to you in your puppy pack. He will need to have a vet visit in 3 weeks for his vaccinations. Please remember that he is not fully protected. DO NOT allow your puppy to interact with ANY dog unless you know for sure that the other dog has been vaccinated. DO NOT allow the puppy to “sniff” any other dog or dog waste. Parvo is transmitted in this manner and is a horrible disease that may cause death.
Your puppy cannot have a full bath until 12 weeks of age. Until then, baby wipes are great or you may use plain water on a cloth to clean him up.
Your puppy has been socialized within our family and we have spent a LOT of time with this. He is used to noises and does not startle easily. Do not limit him to quiet areas, to have a well adjusted dog, he needs to know that noises are ok. Encourage visitors to pet the puppy. The more experiences he has during his developing stages, the better adjusted he will be as an adult dog. There are 2 commands that we have instilled in him. They are “leave it” and “come now” When he goes after anything he is not supposed to a stern “leave it” and redirect him to something else. You can further instill this by using a small piece of turkey. Hold it in your hand so he can smell it. Close your hand around the turkey and say leave it until he sits and stops attempting to get it. When he stops give him the treat. This command is how we deal with 7 adult dogs. It works better than “no” since that word is common in everyday use. The come now is what we have used and he does respond to it. He also gives the paw already. Cocker Spaniels are wonderful dogs. They are VERY smart and eager to please. It is important to instill commands from day one.
Good luck with your new puppy. We hope that he brings as much love, laughter and happiness to your family as his parents have brought to ours. We are available any time to answer any questions or offer help if you ever need it. We would appreciate occasional pictures as he grows.
Enjoy!
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If we did not have our cockers
Found this on the web! ! It is totally us!
My house could be carpeted instead of tiled and laminated.
All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars would be free of hair.
When the doorbell rings, it wouldn't sound like a kennel.
When the doorbell rings, I could get to the door without wading
through fuzzy bodies who beat me there.
I could sit on the couch or bed the way I wanted, without taking into
consideration how much space several fur bodies would need to get
comfortable.
I would not have strange presents under my Christmas tree - dog
bones, stuffed animals, toys, catnip, treats nor would I have to
explain why I wrap them.
I would have money.... and no guilt to go on a real vacation.
I would not be on a first-name basis with 6 veterinarians, as I put
their yet-unborn grandkids through university.
The most used words in my vocabulary would not be: out, sit, down,
come, no, stay, and leave him/her/it ALONE.
My house would not be cordoned off into zones with baby gates or
barriers.
My house would not look like a daycare center, toys everywhere.
My pockets would not contain things like treats or an extra leash.
I would not have as many leaves INSIDE my house as outside.
I would not look strangely at people who think having ONE dog/cat
ties them down too much.
I'd look forward to spring and the melting of snow instead of
dreading mud season.
I would not have to answer the question "Why do you have so many dogs/animals?"
from people who will never have the joy in their lives of knowing
they are loved unconditionally by someone as close to an angel as
they will ever get.
How empty my life would be.