Breeding Quality English and American Cocker Spaniels from Health Tested Champion Parents
English Cockers
Learn About the Breed
“English Cocker Spaniel lovers often use the word ‘merry’ to describe their breed. Upbeat in the field and mellow at home, this compact, silky-coated bird dog is widely admired for his delightful personality and irresistible good looks.
The English Cocker Spaniel is a compactly built sporting dog standing between 15 to 17 inches at the shoulder. The softly contoured head, with its dark, melting eyes that convey an alert and dignified expression, is framed by lush, close-lying ears. The medium-length coat, seen in a variety of striking colors and patterns, is silky to the touch. ‘Balance’ is a key word in understanding the breed: The EC is balanced in temperament, construction, and movement. Beneath the EC’s physical beauty beats the heart of a tireless, eager-to-please hunter’s helper, famous the world over for his ability to flush and retrieve gamebirds. For those who prefer more domestic pursuits, there is no more charming and agreeable household companion.”
This description was copied from the AKC website. You can click on the logo to go directly to their English Cocker page. It is full of great information about this breed.
Meet my English Cockers! I first started grooming Vickie’s cockers in 2011 and Liam came to live with us in 2014. All of my English cockers since then have been descendants of his. Polly is the third 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.
"POLLY"
Ch Nonnies Rhythm N Blues
DOB Jan 6, 2022
Co-owned by Michelle Jessop and Vickie Umpleby Bred by Vickie Umpleby
Welcome Polly! She has recently come to live with us here at Jesselle Cockers, and we plan to breed her later this fall. She is a blue roan english cocker spaniel and a CKC Champion.
You may recognize her as the model dog in “The Ultimate Guide to English Cocker Spaniel” grooming instructional video by Nadia Bongelli and Leading Edge Dog Show Academy. Polly is a grand daughter of Liams.
We plan to breed Polly later this fall. See more on our upcoming litters page.
"SOPHIE"
Ch, Cdn Ch, UCh Nonnies Stellexi Sophia, CGN, CGC, TDN
CHIC #158071
DOB Aug 25, 2018
Co-owned by Michelle Jessop and Vickie Umpleby Bred by Vickie Umpleby and Brad Painter
Sophie is a beautiful Blue Roan English Cocker Spaniel and weighs 26 pounds. She has done very well in the show ring and has earned her championships in AKC CKC and UKC. She also has her Canine Good Neighbour and Canine Good Citizen (Temperament Titles) and Trick Dog Novice Title.
Sophie has an easygoing and calm temperament that makes her very agreeable to live and travel with. She is more laid back than most English Cockers, but her tail does wag non-stop as it should. She has had 3 litters; the nuts, the cheeses and the flower girls . Sophie will now be spayed and is looking for a retirement home.
Sophie is the daughter of our famous “Liam” Nonnies Deja Vu.
"CARBON"
GChB Nonnies Atomic Number Six SDN CHIC #184866
DOB May 18, 2021
Co-owned by Michelle Jessop, Vickie Umpleby and Chantel Hunt, Bred by Michelle Jessop and Vickie Umpleby
Carbon lives with his co-owner Chantel. He is from Sophie’s first nut litter, and has done very well in the show ring. He won Best of Opposite and Best Canadian Bred at our National Specialty in 2022 at just 15 months of age and is now working on his Grand Champion Silver title. Carbon also trains in scent detection and agility.
"LIAM"
BIS BISS GrChS, Can Ch UCh Nonnies Deja Vu BCAT CGN
DOB Oct 26, 2007
Co-owned by Lisa Munro, Vickie Umpleby and Robin Novack Bred by Vickie Umpleby and Susan Emerson
Liam was a gorgeous blue roan English Cocker Spaniel. He came to live with us when he was retired from showing at 6 until he passed away in 2020 at 13 years of age. Liam was a great companion with a big personality who enjoyed travelling and being a very handsome model in grooming competitions.
Liam’s picture was used to create the Jesselle Cockers Logo. All of our English Cockers are descendants of Liams.