Health-tested English Cocker Spaniel stud dogs
Merry, busy and built to hunt all day, the English Cocker is a different breed from the American Cocker Spaniel, with its own health list. On VerifiedStuds, every owner is identity verified, and each profile shows health results beside the fee. So you can compare sires on facts.
$600 to $1,500+
estimated fee, while field champions cost more
3 tests
hips, patellas and prcd-PRA DNA
Natural, chilled, frozen
breeding methods
English Cocker profiles are opening now. Meanwhile, owners of health-tested show and field males can claim a free Founding Stud spot.
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Say whether he is show or field bred, then add his hips, patellas and DNA results.
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Claim this spotEnglish Cocker stud fees usually run from $600 to $1,500. A health-tested male with no proven litters often asks $600 to $900. However, show champions and field trial winners can ask $1,200 to $2,000.
These are market estimates, since fees are private. Field-bred and show-bred dogs are priced by different buyers, so compare like with like. The stud fee guide explains contracts and return services.
$600 to $1,500+
Overall range (estimate): $600 to $2,000
Health-tested, unproven male: $600 to $900
Show champion or field trial winner: $1,200 to $2,000
The English Cocker Spaniel Club of America is the AKC parent club. Its recommended list is short and practical. A stud can carry our Verified Health badge when the owner uploads these results:
Test
What we accept
Hips
OFA hip evaluation or PennHIP
Patellas
Veterinary patellar luxation exam
prcd-PRA
DNA test for progressive retinal atrophy
Brucellosis
Negative test taken before the breeding
In addition, many breeders test for familial nephropathy (FN) and adult-onset neuropathy (AON), and they add a yearly eye exam. Solid-colored dogs may also have a BAER hearing test. Registered results are public on the OFA website.
See our health testing guides for how each test works.
First, decide between show and field type. Show-bred dogs are heavier in bone and coat. In contrast, field-bred dogs are lighter, faster and bred for work. The two lines rarely mix, so pick the type that matches your female.
Next, check the DNA results. Because prcd-PRA and FN are recessive, a carrier can be used safely on a clear female. Therefore, ask for the lab report and compare it with hers.
Finally, look at temperament. A good English Cocker is cheerful, biddable and never sharp. His tail should rarely stop moving.
The English Cocker was bred in Britain to flush woodcock, which gave the breed its name. The AKC recognized it as separate from the American Cocker Spaniel in 1946. It is taller, with a longer muzzle and less coat. The AKC describes it as energetic, merry and responsive.
At home, most are affectionate and easy to train. However, they need daily exercise and regular grooming. As a result, they suit active families best.
English Cockers usually breed naturally without trouble. However, breeders often look abroad for new lines, so chilled and frozen semen are both common. Each profile lists the methods on offer.
The dog artificial insemination guide explains timing and shipping. Then see how VerifiedStuds works.
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First, shortlist studs and message owners through the site to agree on dates and terms.
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Then book the stud and pay the listed fee by card at checkout.
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After that, accept the breeding terms before the booking confirms.
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Finally, the owner is paid through Stripe, and you can leave a verified review after the breeding.
Own an English Cocker stud? List Your Stud free. The first 100 studs pay no commission on their first booking.
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How much is an English Cocker Spaniel stud fee?
Most owners charge $600 to $1,500. However, champions and field trial winners can ask up to $2,000. These figures are estimates.
What health tests should an English Cocker stud have?
Hips, patellas and a prcd-PRA DNA test, plus a recent negative brucellosis test. Many owners also test for FN and AON.
Is the English Cocker the same as the Cocker Spaniel?
No. They have been separate AKC breeds since 1946. The English Cocker is taller, with a longer head and less coat.
What is the difference between show and field English Cockers?
Show lines are heavier, with more coat, while field lines are lighter and bred for hunting drive. Both are registered as one breed.
How do I list my English Cocker at stud?
Create a free account, upload his health results and photos, and set your fee. Or let our team build the listing.
List him free while the 100 Founding Stud spots are open, or compare typical fees first.