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Penny Creek Farms - Quality Cocker Spaniels Since 1961 - AKC Show Cockers and Great Cocker Pets
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Darlene bred her first litter of champion sired Cocker Spaniels in 1961. Her education into the many hereditary health problems of Cockers began immediately. Shortly after the birth of her puppies, the mother dog developed epilepsy and later the champion sire developed cataracts. The puppies and mother dog were spayed and placed in pet homes, not to be bred. This was the first of five times to restart a breeding program.
She sought out more experienced breeders to help her establish a healthy bloodline and found Barbara Robins, Charan Kennels who was willing to co-own an outstanding quality female with her and teach her about ethical breeding practices.
There was no testing for eye diseases in the early 60’s, but Dr Yakely at Washington State University Veterinary School (WSU) was conducting a research project. He held his first public eye clinic in June of 1969. They tested 21 dogs at this clinic and found 19 were in various stages of developing cataracts. She again spayed/neutered these dogs and placed them in pet homes.
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