Plymouth Kennels – Chilliwack

Plymouth Kennels – Chilliwack Cocker Spaniels is a hobby kennel in Chilliwack, British Columbia, raising American Cocker Spaniels as part of the family. Their dogs live in the home and join the family on hikes, trips and outings around town. The family's love for the breed began with Bella, their first spaniel, and continued when Phoebe joined them in 2021 and Stella in 2022.

Their breeding program focuses on preserving the breed with attention to health screening and temperament. According to their website, breeding dogs undergo hip, elbow, eye and genetic screening, including testing for progressive retinal atrophy (prcd-PRA); breeding pairings are chosen to avoid pairing two PRA carriers. They describe sourcing breeding dogs from CKC- or AKC-registered lines, with their Canadian puppies registered with the CKC. Puppies retain their natural tails and dewclaws.

The family also fosters rescue dogs, and several of their dogs participate in therapy work. Puppies receive deworming, their first vaccinations and a veterinary examination before going home; the kennel's website describes a one-year health guarantee. Prospective families can learn more about the dogs, health testing and puppy applications on the official website. These program details are supplied by the breeder's website, rather than a new independent assessment.