REMEMBER -- the initial decision to purchase a cocker spaniel puppy is the MOST important detail. This decision will affect you everyday for the life of your puppy and your life too -- in many ways - ongoing vet bills, training, time spent, and your HAPPY or sad memories. Too many times, someone will cut corners with this decision and then end of spending $1000's of dollars trying to fix the problem.You need to buy a "good" dog in the beginning, The puppy needs to have pure bloodlines (absolutely no inbreeding), countless hours of socialyzation (before you even get to meet the puppy), and continued education on your part for the training and manners of your new pet.Everyone knows someone who got a "free" dog and ended up spending countless dollars trying to fix the dog.WE DON'T WANT THIS HAPPENING TO YOU!