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The Cocker Spaniel is a generally even tempered, loving dog who is affectionate and loving. She is a good watchdog, and when raised, a fellow of the child big. She can do well in an apartment while she gets frequent long walks. A properly fenced in enclosure for exercise is better.
Good with children?
Cocker Spaniels are great with children, provided they are of reasonably good blood lines. They are so popular that factories are producing pet out and some features of the poor have emerged. As a reminder, never leaves a young child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.
Good with other pets?
Again, who are generally good with other pets, provided they have good bloodlines.
Temperament
This is a very friendly, dog-loving and active.
Approximate size Adult
The size approximate adult (two years or more) of the Cocker Spaniel is 14 to 15 inches at the withers (the highest point of the shoulder) and 24 to 28 pounds.
Special health Considerations
Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the Cocker Spaniel is an exception. Be on the look out for eye problems, based looseness canine hip dysplasia (genetic in the hip joint that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness), epilepsy and slipping stifles, IMHA (immune mediated hemolytic anemia), glaucoma and patellar luxation.
This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian for a complete list.
She should visit the veterinarian several times in the first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and checkup. As grows, and six years on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for checkups and vaccines. Remember, avoid feeding your dog sweets.
Grooming
The Cocker Spaniel has a soft and silky coat that needs almost daily brushing. Their fur can pick up brambles and debris and this must be brushing his coat before to form mats and cause skin problems.
His ears should be checked once a week and be kept clean. If you have her professionally groomed, make sure ear cleaning and inspection is part of the package. No water or excess fluid should get in the dogs ears, and not try to irrigate the ears. Cleaning ear is too complicated and critical to instruct here. Look for hair growing in the ear canal, excess wax, or moisture. If her ears have a Approval management, foul odor or she seems in distress and you suspect an infection or tumor, consult your veterinarian.
Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease.
Toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front legs. Generally a guillotine type Trimmer is best for this chore and competent instructions to accomplish this can be found on the web.
Life Span
The Cocker Spaniel can live between 10 and 14 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.
History
They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1878.
Some records
- American Spaniel Club
- UKC United Kennel Club
- NKC National Kennel Club
- CKC Continental Kennel Club
- APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
- AKC American Kennel Club
- FCI Federation International Cinológica
- NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
- KCGB Kennel Club of Great Britain
- ANKC Australian National Kennel Club
- ACR American Canine Registry
Litter size
4 to 6 Cocker Spaniel puppies
Category
Sporting Group
Terms to describe
Robust, well balanced, excellent temperament, cheerful, trustworthy, loyal, cheerful, active, friendly
SPECIAL good points
- She is a very gentle dog.
- Good watch dog.
- They are an obedient dog.
SPECIAL BAD POINTS
- Power is converted to fat if not exercised.
- Puppy mills are leaving some poor copies.
- He does not like training very hard, it is sensitive.Poor a guard dog too.
- To be a charlatan.
- Some say they are not very smart.
- Burglary can be problematic.
Other names known by
Merry Cocker
Every dog is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your dog. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only.
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