Tranmire Cockers & Sprockers

01/08/2024

We're also thinking of doing a separate "puppy playtime" we**am of our Sprocker pup gang ( see pics ) would anyone be interested in that?
If so, please email me.

01/08/2024

If anyone wants to log in for the we**am on Sunday morning, please email me on [email protected] for login details, thanks.

We're also thinking of doing a separate "puppy playtime" we**am of our Sprocker pup gang ( see pics ) would anyone be interested in that?
If so, please email me.

01/08/2024

29/07/2024

A useful article from another FB page:
Working Cocker Spaniels - For the field and at home.
Julia Baxter · ·
Calling all owners with puppies under 6 months!
I’ve noticed that a lot of people are worried about letting their dogs off the lead or longline when they’re young because they’re worried about the pups running off and getting lost.
This is exactly the age when you should be confidently letting your dogs off the lead!
Up to 6 months puppies are very dependent on you and will naturally want to stay close by. This is the time when you can build up your off lead bond with your dog, have lots of fun training doing little puppy retrieves or hunting, fun obedience using games and toys, really get all those basics in!
Reliance on longlines without working on your bond with the dog could lead to the result you really didn’t want! Dogs might be good as gold whilst on the longline then tear off into the distance the minute you take it off!
Once you hit the independent teenage phase you will need to work even harder if that initial outdoor bond isn’t there.
Here’s something to try to see where you are with your outside bond. Take your dog to a field, just sit down on the grass and take your puppy off the lead. What does he do? Give it a go! You might be surprised ….
Please ensure you are in a safe environment before you remove the lead.

29/07/2024

Posts on the page have been replied to by a spammer "Senior Pope ". I have blocked this person. If anyone sees any comments that look like spam, please email me on [email protected] and I will deal with it, thanks.

21/07/2024

The milk bar is open!

20/07/2024

A cute pic of the Sprocker gang with their Mum.

19/07/2024

If anyone wants to log in for the we**am on Sunday morning, please email me on [email protected] for login details, thanks.

18/07/2024

Today I emailed my SPROCKER and COCKER waiting lists., with info & pics of current availability and our plans for 2024 and 2025.

If you think you should have received an email and haven't, please check your spam / junk folders, as emails to multiple addresses sometimes get shunted into there.

Email me on [email protected], so that I can check I have your correct email, thanks.

17/07/2024

A short article about grooming.
This is copied from the Facebook group Working Cockers for the field and at home.

Cockers not only come in all shapes and sizes but their coats can vary greatly too! Some are very fine coated with little feathering whilst others have quite thick, long and shaggy coats!
Things that can affect the quality and appearance of your dog’s coat:
Age
Neutering
Clipping
The above very much depends on the type of coat your dog has. Some will be affected by any or all of the above, some won’t.
A dog’s coat can be fluffy/coarse as a result of hormones …
As a puppy
As an older dog who’s hormones have dropped
A dog that has been neutered
A dog’s coat can be more coarse/fluffy/patchy as a result of repeated clipping and the colour can be affected too. A shiny red coat can become much lighter and more mat in appearance, a liver coat can become almost silver in places.
Although cockers aren’t officially double coated they often have the equivalent of a “guard” top coat that keeps them weather proof. Clipping can disrupt this, mainly the ability for the dog to shake and dry itself when wet.
When you take your dog to the groomer for the first time make sure you let them know what you’d like! Some of them will clip as standard. Hand stripping is a time consuming business so not always offered. It’s also not always possible to hand strip a neutered or elderly dog so do take the time to discuss this with your groomer!
Apart from this all that’s required is daily brushing with a slicker brush, metal comb for ears and feathering, and to rinse off any mud with warm water. Shampoo is not really needed except a few times a year on greasy ears and muzzles.
Finally at this time of year, do check daily for thorns and grass seeds which can very quickly become embedded in your dog’s skin particularly feet and armpits and lead to abscesses (not sure how dogs can have armpits without arms, but you know what I mean 😂)

11/07/2024

Thurs 11 July - internet and power off atm
If you need to contact me 01947 841913 is the house phone, there is an answerphone.

07/07/2024

Too cute not to post!

06/07/2024

Apologies for my lack of emails and photos, I have had flu,hope to get back to normal on Sunday.

02/07/2024

Yesterday I emailed my SPROCKER waiting list.
If you think you should have received an email and haven't, please check your spam / junk folders, as emails to multiple addresses sometimes get shunted into there.
Email me on [email protected], so that I can check I have your correct email, thanks.

19/06/2024

We have the we**am on this Sunday morning, 9 - 10 for anyone thinking of a puppy - choc girl, black girl, orange & white boy you need to email me on [email protected] for login details.

18/06/2024

I took these pics this morning of this little Cocker boy, for a lady who was interested - but she wants a solid red pup.
He is orange & white, with a very roan coat that is getting darker daily, so if anyone loves a ginger .............. email me.
His dad is Mr Pickles, so he will be a very handsome, laid-back boy when he grows up.

You can see him on the we**am on Sunday morning - email [email protected] if you would like login details

16/06/2024

Puppy sires for Fathers Day

16/06/2024

Happy Fathers day everyone!

15/06/2024

We have the we**am on this Sunday morning, 9 - 10 for anyone thinking of a puppy - choc girl, black boy or girl, orange & white boy you need to email me on [email protected] for login details.

12/06/2024

Please can the people booked on to the we**am tonight let me know when they are connected and I will come & talk to you , thanks

09/06/2024

We're having problems with the we**am internet in the kennels this morning, everyone who will be viewing, please email me when you get on, thanks [email protected]

06/06/2024

We have the we**am on this Sunday morning, for anyone thinking of a puppy - choc girl, black boy or girl, orange & white boy you need to email me on [email protected] for login details.

Let me know which pup/s you are interested in & I can send you the login details for that litter.

02/06/2024

We have the we**am on this morning, for anyone thinking of a choc girl or a black girl, you need to email me on [email protected] for login details. On till 10 am for these puppies.

24/05/2024

Let's hear it for the boys! ( Cocker boys ) Email me on [email protected] for more info.

23/05/2024

Focus on 3 black Cocker girls. with white bibs 5 weeks old, had a worming today, playing with toys and tucking in to meat and biscuits 3 times a day. Email me on [email protected] for more info.

22/05/2024

Our internet has been off for about 3 hours this morning, presumably due to the weather. If you don't get an email response form me in 24 hours, we may be having i'net issues, so please ring me on 01947 841913, thanks

19/05/2024

Focus on 2 chocolate Cocker girls. 5 weeks old, had a worming today, just under 2kg, playing with toys and tucking in to meat and biscuits 3 times a day. Email me on [email protected] for more info.

16/05/2024

Today is a puppy worming day!
This litter are 3 weeks old and having their first worming.
Getting weighed to make sure they get the correct dosage.
This little chap was quite sleepy, so not too much wriggling on the scales.
All puppies are wormed x 3 and flea treated before they go off to new homes at 8 weeks +
Email me on [email protected] for info about any of our puppies.