Breeding Quality English and American Cocker Spaniels from Health Tested Champion Parents
American Cockers
Learn About the Breed
The merry and frolicsome Cocker Spaniel, with his big, dreamy eyes and impish personality, is one of the world’s best-loved breeds. They were developed as hunting dogs, but Cockers gained their wide popularity as all-around companions. Those big, dark eyes; that sweet expression; those long, lush ears that practically demand to be touched, no wonder the Cocker spent years as America’s most popular breed. The Cocker is the AKC’s smallest sporting spaniel, standing about 14 to 15 inches. The coat comes in enough colors and patterns to please any taste. The well-balanced body is sturdy and solid, and these quick, durable gundogs move with a smooth, easy gait. Cockers are eager playmates for kids and are easily trained as companions and athletes. They are big enough to be sporty, but compact enough to be portable. A Cocker in full coat rewards extra grooming time by being the prettiest dog on the block. These energetic sporting dogs love playtime and brisk walks.
This description was copied from the AKC website. You can click on the logo to go directly to their Cocker page. It is full of great information about this breed.
Meet my American Cockers! Jason was the very first dog that I co-owned with Vickie back in 2012. All of my American cockers since then have been related to him. Filo and Sunshine are the fourth generation of this line that I’ve had the privilege of owning and living with. I only have a little room here to post brief descriptions and pictures of everybody, but if you have any questions about my dogs please reach out. I would be happy to talk about them all day!
You can see more pictures and videos of me and my dogs on our Facebook and Instagram accounts. Jesselle Cockers. Our health testing is all posted publicly on the OFA website. You can search by the dogs’ registered names or their CHIC numbers.
"SUNSHINE"
UBIS Jesselle Nonnies Walking on Sunshine
DOB Sept 27, 2024
Owned by Michelle Jessop, Co-bred by Michelle Jessop and Vickie Umpleby
Sunshine is the new girl in town! She is the keeper from our Musical Litter (Sheila and Blue).
She recently began her show career by winning a UKC Best in Show her first weekend out! She is now working towards her AKC Championship as well as taking regular obedience lessons. She is a fun and happy girl.
"SHEILA"
Ch, UCh, Nonnies Song and Dance NS, TT, NTD, NN, SWN, CGC, SPOT-ON
CHIC #191704
DOB May 13, 2020
Co-owned and co-bred by Michelle Jessop and Vickie Umpleby
Sheila is a 14″ 20 lb black and tan Cocker Spaniel, with a very outgoing and friendly temperament. She did well in conformation in Canada (CKC), finishing her championship in just 3 shows. She also has her UKC Championship with a Group 1st win. Sheila has been a model for grooming competitions across North America and has been trimmed by some of Canada’s top groomers! She loves to work and has earned titles in scent, sprinter and tricks.
Sheila has been a very healthy cocker. In addition to her OFA health testing results, she hasn’t had any ear, skin, stomach or eye issues that can be common in this breed. Sheila is Millie’s daughter.
Sheila had a beautiful litter of 6 in September 2024, our “Musical Litter”. She has now been spayed and is living in a fantastic home nearby. She continues to train and compete in scent detection and has several new titles to be updated.
"TOBY"
BIS BISS GChB, Nonnies N Jesselles Dream On CGN CHIC pending
DOB Nov 5th, 2022
Co-owned by Michelle Jessop, Vickie Umpleby and Shelby Lask Bred by Michelle Jessop and Vickie Umpleby
Toby is our black and tan Cocker Spaniel who won Best in Specialty Show at the Canadian National in 2024! He was whelped and raised in Canada with Vickie and is currently living with and being shown by our friend (and co-owner) Shelby. He is Gemma’s son and Filo and Kelso’s half brother.
In 2025 Toby was the #1 American Cocker Spaniel in Canada, and earned his first All Breed Best in Show in July. I got to spend some time with him last summer. He is a sweet and gentle lover boy.
"FILO"
UBIS UCh Nonnies N Jesselle's Sweet N Savory BN, CD, UCD
CHIC #209082
DOB March 15, 2022
Owned by Michelle Jessop, co-bred by Michelle Jessop and Vickie Umpleby
Filo is a black and tan Cocker Spaniel and lives here with me in Florida. He is from the first litter of Americans that I raised and whelped on my own; Gemma’s “Pastry” litter. His sire is the very popular and well-known “Justin” (GrCh Laurent Ashwood Justin Time CGC). He is my best buddy with an amazing temperament and loves to work with me in the sport of obedience. He is a big boy (about 27 pounds), has a thick coat and has lots of tan!
Filo won BEST IN SHOW at his very first conformation show (UKC) Nov 2024. Since then he finished his title with another Group 1st placement.
"KELSO"
Nonnies N Jesselle's Love is all You Knead
DOB March 15, 2022
Co-owned by Michelle Jessop and Gavyn Freeman, co-bred by Michelle Jessop and Vickie Umpleby
Kelso is a gorgeous black Cocker Spaniel and lives with my friend Gavyn in Texas. He has a major in AKC conformation, and has travelled across the country to be a model in grooming competitions. He is Filo’s brother, and from the first litter of Americans to have the Jesselle kennel name.
Kelso is a very sweet boy and is working on finishing his AKC Championship and health testing.
"GEMMA"
GCh, UCh, Nonnies Dare to Dream CGN, TDN
DOB March 5, 2019
Co-owned and co-bred by Michelle Jessop and Vickie Umpleby
Black and Tan Cocker Spaniel, Gemma has great conformation, and a sweet and gentle temperament. She loved showing in conformation and was consistently praised by judges for her pretty movement. Gemma’s show career was interrupted by covid, but we did finish our Grand Championship in 2021.
Gemma had 2 litters, one here in Florida, and one in Ontario. Both litters produced Best in Show winners (Filo and Toby) She is now enjoying retirement in a pet home in Beautiful British Columbia. Gemma is Millie’s daughter.
"MILLIE"
Ch, Nonnies Dreams Take Flight
CHIC#126815
DOB July 10, 2015
Co-owned by Michelle Jessop and Vickie Umpleby, bred by Vickie Umpleby
Black and Tan Cocker Spaniel, Millie is a neice of Jason. I learned to groom and show her myself. Millie has an amazing temperament! Very happy and outgoing. Millie loved doing sports and we trained and competed in sprinter, lure coursing, obedience, rally and nosework. We flew to compete in the Canadian National Specialty in Halifax in 2016. First experience with co-breeding a litter in 2018.
Millie had 3 litters of puppies. Our keepers from each were Cara, Gemma, and Sheila. Cara is the first Show Champion that I was listed as breeder.
Millie is in a retirement home with her daughter Cara. She came to the Canadian National Specialty in 2021 and won best brood bitch in show.
"JASON"
BIS, MBISS GrCh AmCh Nonnies How Sweet It Is. CHIC#97817
Jason Nov 19, 2011 – Jan 4, 2021
Co-owned by Michelle Jessop and Vickie Umpleby, bred by Vickie Umpleby
Black Cocker Spaniel Jason has his Canadian Grand Champion title and won Best in Specialty Show at the National in 2014. He also earned his American Championship. Jason was the very first dog that Vickie and I co-owned back in 2012. He was gorgeous, a real sweetie, and taught me a lot about proper coat maintenance. Jason’s picture was used to create the Jesselle Cocker logo.
On my 40th birthday, Jason and Vickie won an All-Breed Best in Show.