the Official Jewels Cockers website

 Julie Nelson owner and breeder of the Jewels line, pictured here, was reported to Placer County Animal Control on 10-03-2018.

Case #:  A18071608

• Do you breed dogs with diagnosed health issues?
• Have you bred or do you breed females who are beyond the standard breeding age of 6 yrs old?
• Do you breed females in back to back heat cycles?
• Have you bred or do you breed half sisters to half  brothers or other close family members?
• Do you health test your adult dogs before breeding?
• Do your adult dogs receive regular vet checkups?  Can you provide vet records?
• Do you vaccinate your adult dogs with required rabies vaccine?  Can you provide rabies vaccination records?
• Do you obey County and State regulations regarding licensing? Can you provide licensing information?
• Do you provide heat in the winter or cooling in the summer for you adult dogs?
• Do you have the health records for the mother and father of the puppy I am considering purchasing?
• Do you have the health records for the puppy I am considering purchasing?
• If health testing is done can you provide me with the OFA and/or the DNA testing number?
• Do you have a sellers permit? (California); Can I have the number?
• Where do you list your puppies for sale?
• Have you ever been reported to animal control for your area?
• Have you ever been cited by code enforcement for your city/county?
• Are you a member of the American Spaniel Club?
• Do you regularly show your dogs at AKC sponsored events?
• Can you give me the names and phone numbers of 5 references?

Not all breeders follow the American Kennel Club and American Cocker Spaniel Club  rules and guidelines.  

When they don't its up to use to hold them accountable by reporting them to the various agencies dedicated to  preventing animal abuse, neglect and hoarding.