Puppy Application

Thank you for your interest in adopting one of our Cocker Spaniel puppies! If you have any questions or would like to contact us please visit our Contact Page for more information.

We are taking expressions of interest and puppy applications through our RightPaw profile. Our RightPaw application is designed to help us match our puppies with the best possible homes. By providing detailed information about yourself and your preferences we will be able to ensure that each puppy finds the perfect family.

We also occasionally will have our pick of the litter puppy available at a significantly reduced upfront cost for a guardian home opportunity. This is where one of our puppies will remain in our breeding program for a set period of time. More information is available on our Guardian Homes page.

Before You Apply

We encourage all prospective puppy families to take the time to learn about the English Cocker Spaniel breed and what life with one involves. While they are affectionate, intelligent and eager to be involved in family life, they also need regular grooming, exercise, training and companionship.

We also encourage you to learn more about our breeding program, our approach to raising puppies and the care we put into each litter.

Get to know us: Learn about our background, values and breeding program on our About Us page.
Follow our journey: Visit our Instagram for updates on our dogs, litters and everyday life with our Cocker Spaniels.
Have a question? You are welcome to get in touch through our Contact Us page

RightPaw

Submit Application

We manage our applications through RightPaw.
The application gives us an opportunity to learn about your household, lifestyle, experience with dogs and what you are looking for in a puppy. It also helps us understand your preferred timing and whether you have any preferences regarding sex, colour or temperament.
We ask families to provide as much detail as possible, as this helps us make informed decisions when planning future litters and considering suitable homes.
If you would prefer to ask a few questions before applying, you are welcome to contact us directly.
Application Review

Every application is personally reviewed by us. We consider each family's circumstances, expectations and suitability for the breed, along with the timing of litters.
We understand that every family has different priorities, and we take these into account when considering potential matches. However, our priority is always the individual puppy. While colour, sex and appearance can be preferences, temperament and suitability for a particular home are important considerations when making our final decisions.
Submitting an application does not guarantee a puppy and we may recommend waiting for a future litter if we feel that would provide a better match.
Expressions of Interest

As we plan our litters around the health and wellbeing of our dogs, availability and timing can vary. We do not breed to meet demand and we cannot guarantee specific colours, sexes or numbers of puppies in advance.
Families who are a good fit for our program may be kept informed about relevant litter plans and updates as they develop.
We do not operate on a strict first in, first out basis. Instead, we consider the needs of each puppy alongside the preferences and circumstances of prospective families.
There is no deposit required to express interest in a future litter.
Reserving Your Puppy

Once a suitable match has been discussed and a puppy is offered to your family, we will guide you through the next steps.
A 25% deposit is required to secure an allocated puppy. We will confirm the relevant details and arrangements with you before proceeding.
If no suitable puppy is available at the time of your application, you are welcome to remain in contact regarding future litters. Joining our waiting list does not require a deposit and does not guarantee a puppy from a particular litter.
Meeting the Puppies

Once a litter has arrived and the puppies are developing, we begin our puppy allocations.
Puppy visits are generally arranged when the puppies are around four to six weeks old.
We are happy to consider family preferences, we cannot guarantee a particular colour, sex or individual puppy.
Our goal is to ensure every puppy is placed in a home where they can thrive and are a loved member of the family.
Taking Your Puppy Home

Our puppies are ready to join their new families from 8 weeks of age.
If needed, we are happy to discuss a later collection date on a case by case basis.
Each puppy goes home with an extensive puppy pack, pedigree papers, microchip details, up to date worming and a bag of their current food.
We also provide ongoing support and guidance as your puppy settles into their new home.

Still Have Questions?

If you would like to learn more about our puppies, upcoming litters or application process, we would love to hear from you.

Please visit our Contact Us page to get in touch.

RightPaw

Occasionally, we may have an opportunity for a suitable family to join our guardian program.
Guardian homes allow us to retain carefully selected dogs within our breeding program while they live as loved family pets in their own homes.
A guardian puppy may be available at no or a significantly reduced upfront cost compared with a puppy placed solely as a companion.
Guardian opportunities are limited and are offered only when we have a suitable puppy and a family whose circumstances align with the requirements of the program.
For more information, please visit our Guardian Homes page.

Please note: The information you provide will be used solely by Silky Ears Spaniels to assess your suitability for one of our puppies and to help us make appropriate matches. Your information will be treated confidentially. Expressions of interest and puppy applications may close periodically depending on demand and the availability of planned litters.