My mother-in-law found 2 Cocker Spaniels near her house. Took them to the vet, found a home for the female, now the male needs a home.

Vet said they were pure bred, I don't know that much about dogs but I don't know how you could tell by examining them. Anyone care to elaborate?

She only wants to find it a home. I'd like her to get reimbursed for what she did. By the looks of the paperwork that's $94.

She got him licensed, examined, shots, microchipped? (PETtrac registration), neutered, a second (free) health exam (due tomorrow, 3/18). I have the dog and all that paperwork and hardware.

I've only had it for 2 days, but it's a real laid back but playful dog. It doesn't jump on my 3 yr. old or bother him either.

Here are a few pics of the dog, paperwork, hardware:


























That's the best pics I could take today.

She's posting the info on other sites tomorrow. Let me know if anyone's interested or has any questions.

 

thats deff purebred. i work at a grooming salon, i could get him the "proper" cocker clip, no charge, might help in finding him a home?

 

TAKE THE OFFER.thats pretty cool of you......really nice dog.

 

Really? How can you tell?

I was raising the BS flag when I heard it. I thought my mother-in-law was wrong. Shows you how much I know.

Thanks for the offer.

 

Forgot to mention, the vet wrote down that the dog is 4 yrs. old.

 

eyes, ears, coat, color, body. hes purebred all right, but please keep in mind purebred isnt well bred. you said your in laws had him neuterd and he was found with a female? sounds typical of a backyard breeder. ignorant people who take 2 dogs whos parents are the same breed, breed them and slap a hefty price tag on the pups and throw them in the classifieds.

heres a proper cocker cut -



the reason i say hes not well bred is because big time breeders who breed to keep the dog as close to AKC standards as possible, breed and show their dogs. based on the pics you have id say hes never seen a groomer in his life, but i could be wrong, dogs like that are high maintenance, so it just couldve been a long while, but that wild hair didnt happen in month. also his tail shouldve been docked. this is being argued but the rottweiler, cocker, doberman, boxer, etc are docked breeds. some breeders prefer a "natural" look (tails, natural ears), i prefer docked, but to each his own. i dont like his hips, and he doesnt seem to have a nice slope to his shoulder, but these arent great pics to go by.

hes absolutely adorable, my mom bred cockers when she was alive and ive always wanted a buff colored one (thats what yours is bry), if i could have a dog id come get him tonight.

i get tons of compliments on my rott, and the most common comment is "you should breed him!" like hell i should. i agree hes better looking than some excuses for rotts ive seen, and i could go on about his comfirmation, hes not perfect, too big, snout too long, too tall, etc. but according to AKC a rott should have NO WHITE what so ever. period. he has some white on his chest - bad genes.



edit - he wont look like that dog in the pic after the first visit, hed have to be really kept up, but he COULD look like that.

 

Thanks Brynnda, you hit the nail on the head with the purebred doesn't mean well-bred or well taken care of. My mother-in-law even noted that no one came looking for these dogs, and she's pretty sure she knows where they came from.

The female was adopted out, this one was near the limit so she pulled it back out of the pound. She has pretty good luck finding homes for strays.

Thanks again.

 

TTT, needs a good home.

 

i posted it at work

 

Cool, thanks.

I think she posts them in San Dimas as well, for their bark park.

 

After talking with my wife, I don't think my mother-in-law wants to be reimbursed either. Only wants to find it a good home.

 

Bump for a good dog.

These are great dogs - almost ALWAYS mild-mannered, friendly, and great with kids (very loyal). This is a BUFF cocker as well - hard to get a hold of and usually very expensive. Most breeders have a waiting list months long for buff cockers.

Hope it goes to a good home. Good luck, Bry.

 

Thanks. I appreciate the kind words.

It plays well (always bringing a ball) and I trust it with my 3yr old. I can't say that about my other dog who jumps on everyone.

 

Alright, the dog is going for a grooming today and may have a taker. After having it these last few weeks, I've come to find that it loves toys, kids, and is very playful. When I step outside, it brings me a ball, ready to play. I've only heard it bark a few times, this despite 3 dogs moving in next door (new neighbors).

One last check, anyone want it?