I have had cocker spaniels all of my life. I grew up with cookers. In my adult life I had a cocker spaniel rescue and so saw cockers from backyard breeders to puppy mills. Joe is THE best cocker spaniel breeder in the USA. His knowledge of his dogs, their health, behavior, and training are the best I have ever seen. If you purchase a puppy from Joe and you have a medical issue or training issue Joe and his staff will take the dog, correct the issue either medical or through personal training and fix it. Joe's dogs are forever his. He will always be there if you need him. My Wyatt the WonderDog is now three years old and the best cocker spaniel I have ever had the privilege to own. If there are disgruntled people out there regarding Joe or his dogs, they are the ones that didn't do the right thing for the dog that they promised to care for when they purchased from this exceptionally gifted breeder. ....Love to Joe Cocker, his wonderful staff and all the puppies! read more

I received my precious pup from Joe when she was 8 weeks old. Although I have had many dogs in the past, they have always been rescues of some sort. Getting my pup from Joe represented a lot of firsts for me - first time with an 8 week old puppy, first time working with a breeder, first time with a cocker spaniel, first time purchasing a pup long distance, first time experiencing having a pup flown to me. I can say, without reservation, that Joe made this experience nothing but the best! Any and all questions I had (and yes, I had many) were answered quickly and completely. Joe provided information on her care that started with food, and ended with detailed ear care. My baby is now 6 months old, and gives me nothing but pleasure every day. And Joe is still answering my questions!! My only regret is that I can only have one dog due to housing restrictions. Otherwise, I would undoubtedly be going back for a second bundle of joy! read more

I started my search for a Cocker Spaniel about two weeks after I lost my beloved Maddie. I had gotten her from Animal Control in my Town. I had never owned one and when she passed my other rescue and I were devastated. I came upon Joe's site but was leery at first. I called and instantly felt that it was right. A dog flown to me?? I never would have thought it would be something I would do yet if I had the means I would do over and over again. Winfred Agnes aka Winnie is amazing and smart and now will soon be four. My husband raves about her to everyone and states how it was the best experience even tho he wasn't on board to get a new pup so soon. Thank you Joe and staff for being so wonderful and healing my broken heart with my amazing pup read more

Joe Cocker is the best breeder of American Cocker Spaniels I've known. He loves his dogs and is always available to answer questions or concerns we have. I was able to bring home two retired puppy mama dogs, Baby Cakes and Diva. They are the sweetest, gentlest, most beautiful cockers I've ever owned. Next month they will be 15 years old and have been very healthy. At Joe's direction I was able to rescue Diva from a bad situation In an adjoining state. He follows his dogs from birth to death. Not many, if any breeders care about their dogs like he does. I recommend Joe to anyone wanting a great quality cocker spaniel! The kennel is amazing and very clean. I was able to tour it with Joe and survived a ride in his golf cart! LOL read more

I got my cocker spaniel from Joe about 8 yrs ago. My cocker came fully vaccinated and healthy. Went to the vet the day I got him, and my vet commented on just how healthy and good-looking of a puppy he was. Said it showed signs of a good breeder. He is my third cocker spaniel, and I can tell you after having a "puppy mill" puppy before, Joe and his crew do NOT run a puppy mill. He has called to check up on pups before. He takes it personally when one of his puppies has any issues and keeps in contact with all of his owners. We have a large community and help and support each other. That is all due to Joe. I highly recommend this breeder. My next will come from him as well. read more

We got our Lolly from Cocker-Spaniels on March 25 of this year and we couldn't be more impressed with Joe and his staff and how wonderful of an experience they made getting a new puppy after sadly losing one of our family pets. When we went to pick her up, the moment we saw her, we knew that she had been a loved and well cared for pup. She was beautiful, social, sweet---she met our other 2 80-pound dogs the next day and fell in love with them at first sight. No fear. No aggression. Just a little ball of love. And she's been that way ever since! We received a quality pup from a quality breeder and we would recommend them to anyone looking for an adorable cocker spaniel puppy! read more

To Joe Cocker and Team 5 stars doesn't feel like enough to express my gratitude in how amazing purchasing a puppy from Joe truly was. He and his team made themselves available at the drop of a hat to ensure my puppy had the best support she could get. This breeder produces healthy, happy, smart, and loving dogs. This was an incredibly positive experience that will not soon be forgotten. I would recommend all my friends and family to purchase from Joe and his team. I truly wish every dog owner got to experience the level of care and compassion provided by these wonderful people. Thank you for providing me with the puppy of my dreams and all of the support! -Hannah Bryant read more

I found Cocker Spaniels after my last Cocker passed away. I now have 3 of his American Cocker Spaniels!!! Joe Overlease is an amazing breeder. He was checking me out on my Facebook page while I was on the phone buying my 1st from him, 8 years ago. He has strict rules to follow for a healthy pup. I have called, messaged him and he has always answered, even saw a post about my pup, called me to make sure my pup was OK. I highly recommend his Pups to anyone who asks. One of my son's friends actually came over and fell in love and bought one also. May God continue to Bless Joe and his pups. Wish I could handle more than 3!!! read more

Our boys were purchased from Joe at 8 weeks old. We were originally only getting one. Then on the day we were to pick up Rocky, we decided to bring his brother home too. On very short notice, Rusty was checked by their vet, given a clean bill of health and was ready to go home. We were shown how to clean their ears hands-on and both boys were sent off with food, treats, toys, and detailed instructions on their care and feeding. We always knew we could call Joe if we had any problems. We left confident that we would be good pet parents. Fast forward 5 years and our boys are our lives. Thanks Joe. read more

The problem with the internet is there is no control over people who have mental illness problems posting anything that may enter their feeble little mind. This person did indeed receive one of our puppies, however after his neighbors reported animal abuse we took the dog away from him, a rescue indeed. We have a very large network of Cocker Spaniel owners who will help all over the country if need be. I am so very proud of our owners who help each other and as with this case executed a rescue. If you want references, please reach out we will be happy to provide as many as you wish. read more

I've purchased 2 pups from this wonderful breeder And personally toured his world class facilities. The owner is an involved participant on each sale of his pups. He's developed a private Facebook group that each person who has purchased a cocker spaniel from his facility becomes a part of. The group is very active. Joe is a phone call away when needed for advice and guidance on the proper care of your pup. He's personally invested in each cocker spaniel puppy that is born at Fort Cocker. if you're interested in purchasing a cocker spaniel puppy, this should be your first choice! read more

I got my two girls from cocker spaniels. They are two years old and the best puppies I have ever had. They came to us and you could tell they were very well taken care of the first 8 weeks of their life. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a cocker spaniel puppy to go to cockers spaniel breeders to get a great puppy. They are very knowledgeable in how to take care of all the puppies needs. They are very helpful in answering any questions we have if any problems come up. I would not hesitate to get my next puppy from cocker spaniels. read more

Throughout my life I have had nine cocker spaniels and right now I have 3 cockers from Cocker-Spaniels.com. They are the absolute best dogs ever. The two males are 6 years old and the female is 4-years-old. Joe is a caring and informative breeder who we've contacted on multiple occasions for advice and information. He is there for you when you need him. His facilities are top-notch and his staff are conscientious and love caring for these pups. Negative comments are more a reflection on the person making the comments than on the breeder. read more

We have had the privilege & blessing to have four puppies from Joe. Joe's kennels are State of the Art and his dogs receive outstanding care. He has never received a negative report from the Department of Agriculture! We are blessed beyond words to have such smart & healthy puppies that have grown to beautiful smart adult dogs. Thank you Joe for your support to us and all your customers. I know your always a phone call with any needed guidance! read more

We have our chocolate cocker. He had some stomach issues. We dealt with the vet and it didn't help. We finally decided to call Joe. He gave us instructions on what to do and our Pup has been so much better. If we could take care of two dogs, another pup from Cocker-spaniels would definitely be our first choice. Our boy is our best friend and we love how smart and easy to train these dogs are and how personable the Cocker-Spaniels family is!!! read more

I have a four year old cocker spaniel from Joe overlease and I couldn't have asked for a better best friend in my life and coming from Joe with his constant care and love for all of his cocker spaniels has made this so enjoyable for me.Joe is always responsive to my concerns He returns my calls and gives me great advice. Would highly recommend getting a cocker spaniel from this breeder. read more

We have worked with Joe since 2016 and purchased two cocker spaniels from them during that time. They have been by far a couple of the best dogs I've owned. Joe cares about his dogs and the homes they go to. He made it a point to chat with us and get to know us before he even agreed to sell us our first Cocker. That is a rare quality in this day and age with breeders. read more

I got 2 cockers from these wonderful people in 2013. My vet told me when I took them in for their well puppy check that he was impressed by these pups, their health and the procedures taken by the breader. He said he had never seen a breeder he was more impressed with. They have given us so much joy thru the years. I highly recommend Cocker-Spaniels, Joe Overlease. read more

I am so grateful to Joe and his family for my Jaxson. The day he was supposed to travel there were storms in the area and his flight was delayed and later canceled. A member of the staff drove 3 hours to meet me halfway to deliver my fur baby so he wasn't stuck in dark cage all day at the airport. 4 years later he is happy and healthy. read more