Silky Ears Spaniels
Melbourne, VIC
Hi, I'm Amba K.
We are located in the suburb of Clarinda in Melbourne's South East and we are dedicated to raising beautiful Cocker Spaniel puppies with the most wonderful temperaments. We are driven to give all our puppies the best start in life, ensuring they are well prepared to become loved members of your family. Each of our…
Newborn & Planned Litters
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Member since Nov 2024
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
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- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
We understand the importance of building strong social skills and confidence in our puppies from an early age. That's why we dedicate ourselves to quality interaction with our puppies regularly. Our puppies are all a part of the family. Using techniques such as early scent introduction (ESI) and early neurological…
Health
We prioritise the health and well being of our puppies. That's why we have taken the step of having both Tilly and Maisie undergo comprehensive DNA genetic profiling. This ensures they are free from hereditary diseases commonly found in Cocker Spaniels. We are proud to report that none of our puppies will ever be…
Home environment
Our dogs are members of our family and take their wellbeing and comfort very seriously. In addition to living indoors, our dogs have unrestricted free roam of our backyard at all times. When it comes to our puppies, they receive the utmost care and attention in our puppy area where we maintain the perfect…
Included with our puppies
In our puppy packs, we've put together some essentials to help ensure your new puppy settles into your home quickly. Your puppy pack includes a range of brands for you to sample, we've also included a voucher for a complimentary bag of Royal Canin dry food and a bowl for feeding. We've picked these items to help…
Health Tests
Core Tests(2/3)
Silky Ears Spaniels conducts 2 out of 3 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Cocker Spaniel.
Familial Nephropathy
Genetic Test
Familial Nephropathy (FN) is a genetic kidney disorder that can cause kidney failure and death in…
PRA
Genetic Test
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration…
Additional Tests
Silky Ears Spaniels conducts 4 additional tests available for the Cocker Spaniel.
- Genetic Test
Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS) is a genetic disease that causes affected dogs to compulsively lick, overgroom and bite their paws. This can cause recurrent injuries and infections. The condition can be extreme and even result in the dog being euthanised if the signs cannot be controlled.
- Genetic Test
Bernard-Soulier Syndrome (BSS) is a genetic bleeding disorder caused by abnormally large platelets in low numbers, meaning an affected animal cannot form clots properly after tissue damage. It can lead to life-threatening bleeding issues following surgery or injury. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) is a genetic condition mainly affecting Retrievers and Spaniels. It results in the dog collapsing after periods of intense exercise, even if they are normally able to cope with lower levels of exercise. There is a DNA test available which can indicate if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.
- Genetic Test
Canine Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency is a genetic disease resulting in low levels of the PFK enzyme. It can result in extreme muscle fatigue, muscle cramping and severe anaemia. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Transportation options
Silky Ears Spaniels will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Silky Ears Spaniels supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
Professionally I am an animal reproductive specialist, I spend my days doing IVF, embryo and sperm cryopreservation and surgeries on animals. This allows me to have a unique, in depth understanding of animal reproduction and animal care. I’ve been working in the animal industry since 2018, and my profession has given…
Why we got involved in breeding
I decided to become a breeder because of my passion for raising well bred and well adjusted animals. With a professional in depth understanding of advanced animal breeding, I’m dedicated to ensuring that each puppy I raise has the very best start in life. I believe that every breeder needs to aim to better the…
Our special touch
My special touch for breeding lies in my unique expertise as a reproductive specialist and my advanced understanding of animal breeding practices. I bring a scientific perspective to breeding while still developing a personal connection with each puppy. This combination of specialised knowledge and connection ensures…
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State registration
RB273245
- Responsible Pet Breeders Australia (RPBA)
A$3,300