FAQ
- Why do you breed on their second or third heat?
This gives their bodies time to develop and mature (physically, mentally and emotionally) Allowing her to mature also increases the chance that she is a present and maternal mother.
Did you know their first heat cycle is at 6 months old?
They are babies themselves and breeding this early huge red flag- no responsible breeder should ever do this.
At Julius Rose English Cocker Spaniels, our goal is to raise dogs that are not only beautiful but also healthy, emotionally balanced, and well-prepared for life as beloved family companions.
At Julius Rose English Cocker Spaniels, our goal is to raise dogs that are not only beautiful but also healthy, emotionally balanced, and well-prepared for life as beloved family companions.
- Is pet insurance important?
YES! YES! I cannot stress this enough. All of our babies go home with a 30 day Trupanion trial, but I do encourage you to research other companies and see what their deductable is and coverage. This is mandatory for my adopters to have for their dogs, the cost of veterinary medicine can be astronaumical and we don't want money to be the difference between life or death!!!
Questions about pet insurance? Lets chat!
- Where do you keep the puppies?
Our pups are raised right in our home and are monitored with care around the clock. Their cozy setup is located in our main-floor family room or sunroom, where we spend most of our time. I’m home full-time to ensure they receive constant attention and support. When needed, their environment is fully temperature- and humidity-controlled, complete with a HEPA filter, and I adjust their space as they grow. You’ll even be able to follow along and watch them on our social media!
- What additional care do you provide that is so different?
Being a veterinary technician with vast experience, I am very keen on neonatal health and weaning. Knowing the various values for temperature, weight, heart rate, dehydration status, reflexes, signs of stress, signs of pain or discomfort, and even stomach capacity for tube feeding all benefits my litters.
I always supplement my pups starting at week 3 with esbilac with some puppy mousse blended in, sooner if any have weight discrepencies to allow for more uniform growth. This gives mum a break, she deserves it! Warm cloth bum wipes are also called for to help mum with clean up- just because they can do it alone doesn't mean they have to ❤️
I change the blankets and pads as needed, sometimes several times per day; cleanliness is a priority.
Deworming starts at 2 weeks and continues every 2 weeks until they are 8 weeks old when they get a dose of revolution and interceptor before they go home. This is gold standard care & all puppies should come with similar treatment by this age!
- Are English Show Cocker Spaniels high maintenance?
100%, from their ears to their toes, daily grooming is required to keep them clean and comfortable. Their coat is long and soft, brushing often is needed to prevent matting.
Shaving is not requred but regular trimming of the feathers around their legs, under their belly, around their bum/peepee and feet helps keep them tidy. They get wet outside easily and often bring in a small forest in their fur- they are true adventureholics.
These pups require 2-4 hours of activity minimum daily and should be longer a few times per week, in addition regular training and enrichment should be offered. They are exceptionally smart and eager dogs, fast learners and food motivated making training a breeze. They are emotionally very needy dogs and require a family who includes them in their daily activities.
Being left wet can lead to moist dermatitis, especially between their toes. They also are prone to getting massive snow balls in the winter time and are in need of full winter suits including boots. Ear protection is a must to keep them sanitary or bathing every other week is needed! We often have to bathe ours every 1-2 days as the Maritimes are very wet, this is something to consider.
- What diet do you feed your dogs?
There is so much controversy with diet, I ended up feeding a diet that both works for my dogs gastrointestinal systems and with an ingredient list with more whole foods available in pet stores, and made in Canada. My adults are on Acana Classics Salmon. We avoid chicken or turkey based diets as that seem to contribute to ear and skin infections as well as anal gland impactions.
Puppies will be weaned to Acana Puppy Healthy Grains From Sea and Farm to go home
Royal Canin Hypoallergenic HP is a great diet to consider if your dog has allergies and you can't seem to find anything else, they also love it* I personally find that they have perfect skin, ears and absolutely no anal gland issues with this diet but we wanted to transition something more readily available to you.
