only thing is we got him from battersea n although we have breeding papers i feel they would be hard 2 trace. we did want a block coloured cocker bitch if possible and i think ur ryt, most breeders probably woodnt be interested. but if u no of any1 please let me no..

Dont Battersea have a neutering policy for their dogs?????????? If not I'm absolutely gob smacked.

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Jo, Nelly, Bhu and Molly
Some people talk alot.................and say nowt

yeah i was thinking that!!i`m pretty sure all charitys nueter all animals before rehoming them,at least we do!!!

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My name is Niccie and i work in rescue
National Animal Welfare Trust

Fudge,my American Cocker Spaniel

no he wasnt done, we got him from a puppy.. is it rly bad then for them to breed if their from charities then?

well as you have no history about him,it wouldn`t be a good idea,golden cockers don`t have a great reputation(rage syndrome).then theres all the health problems they have,although if at his age his sight is still good,thats one out of the way.As already stated good breeders wouldn`t be willing to use an unproven dog.It would probably be best to leave it

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My name is Niccie and i work in rescue
National Animal Welfare Trust

Fudge,my American Cocker Spaniel

You could go and look up some Cocker Breeders with a view to buying a puppy in time. I dont know any Cocker Breeders so cannot help you there but if you go on the KC website I am sure the Clubs will put you in touch with a reputable breeder. Thats the only way to go with this I am afraid - most good breeders wouldnt use an unproven dog and he may be past his prime anyway - so look at buying a puppy

It`s one thing to use a proven stud dog at 10 years old. But another to start to use an unproven dog at 10 years old. Really it is not the right thing to do .

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Amanjay Siamese & Animal Healer.

i wish you luck with what ever you do.
its nice you want to keep his line going.
a health check is a good idea.
i have not seen any age limit for a stud dog only for a bitch.
i wish you well