Raised in a family that bred German Shepherd dogs for the RCMP way back when.
A a young adult in my own home I started breeding Bull Mastiffs and French Bulldogs.
I played in the confirmation ring mostly with my Bull Mastiffs and went onto a whirlwind of showing.
Making it to #1 in Canada a few times with multi BIS .
Pedigree breeder award etc. 
I did a bit of Obedience and had some fun .
When I moved away after many years with those breeds I dove into protection sports with Malinois with French ring as my preferred sport.
Having to slow down I went back to my roots of working line Gsd.
They mostly just look after me and the farm now .
I have mostly imported lines and have a litter or 2 a year of really nice spicy breedings for work or play.
I did still want a smaller, fun little breed and after searching different breeds I fell back to my childhood dog.
The ones that followed me on every adventure and were my best friends.
The American Cocker Spaniel.
I wanted good ones in case I dove back into the show world again.
I have Choclate base.
I do get parti colored dogs as well.
They are fun little dogs that are great with kids and all round family dogs.