Cocker Spaniel - Dog Breeds
Group: Sporting Weight: 24-28 lbs Height: male: 14.
5-15.
5, female: 13.
5-14.
5 inches Overview American Cocker Spaniels were developed by very careful breeding of the English Cocker Spaniel, even although they now look noticeably different.
American Cocker Spaniels are companion dogs where as the English Cocker Spaniel is used more for hunting purposes.
The Cocker Spaniel become more and more popular and was one of the most popular breeds of dogs according to the American Kennel club in the 1940's.
Currently, the breed is almost completely used as a companion dog.
Temperament Cocker Spaniels are content, friendly and passionate dogs that get along wonderfully with families and children.
They will rather welcome a stranger than they are to act aggressive toward them.
Many Cocker Spaniels are first-class watchdogs and will bark when someone comes closer.
The Cocker Spaniel is not a dominant breed, and is fairly obedient.
These dogs are brilliant companion dogs, and will rarely act aggressively - especially when socialized properly.
These dogs are not nervous dogs, but rather easy going and willing to accept other dogs into their space.
These dogs are extremely clever, and stand out in obedience training.
Care The Cocker Spaniel should be brushed every day for them to stay in good condition.
These dogs have a long silky coat that tends to form tangles, but is easy maintainable when groomed every day.
This breed loves attention, and therefore will enjoy grooming sessions.
If yours are involved in hunting activities, their coats might be clipped for easier care.
This is the one breed that will be fine with frequent bathing, and they will also enjoy this.
It is advised that only high-quality dog hair products should be used in order to avoid allergies.
Training It is vital to start training the Cocker Spaniel from puppyhood, and also socialize them from early on.
Cocker Spaniels are friendly and loving dogs, but they can however become withdrawn or edgy around people they are not familiar with.
In general the breed will have no trouble cooperating with other dogs or pets such as cats.
This breed doesn't have a good prey instinct, but they are more than willing to run after other animals.
These dogs can be difficult to housebreak, but otherwise very simple to train.
The Cocker Spaniel should also receive obedience classes.
Health problems Due to the fact that the Cocker Spaniel has become very popular as a pet, there has been quite a bit of backyard breeding.
This in return led to a few health conditions, and some of these concerns are Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia where the immune system attacks the blood cells, cataracts and Progressive Retinal Atrophy,skin allergies, ear infections and heart conditions such as disease or muscle development trouble.
5-15.
5, female: 13.
5-14.
5 inches Overview American Cocker Spaniels were developed by very careful breeding of the English Cocker Spaniel, even although they now look noticeably different.
American Cocker Spaniels are companion dogs where as the English Cocker Spaniel is used more for hunting purposes.
The Cocker Spaniel become more and more popular and was one of the most popular breeds of dogs according to the American Kennel club in the 1940's.
Currently, the breed is almost completely used as a companion dog.
Temperament Cocker Spaniels are content, friendly and passionate dogs that get along wonderfully with families and children.
They will rather welcome a stranger than they are to act aggressive toward them.
Many Cocker Spaniels are first-class watchdogs and will bark when someone comes closer.
The Cocker Spaniel is not a dominant breed, and is fairly obedient.
These dogs are brilliant companion dogs, and will rarely act aggressively - especially when socialized properly.
These dogs are not nervous dogs, but rather easy going and willing to accept other dogs into their space.
These dogs are extremely clever, and stand out in obedience training.
Care The Cocker Spaniel should be brushed every day for them to stay in good condition.
These dogs have a long silky coat that tends to form tangles, but is easy maintainable when groomed every day.
This breed loves attention, and therefore will enjoy grooming sessions.
If yours are involved in hunting activities, their coats might be clipped for easier care.
This is the one breed that will be fine with frequent bathing, and they will also enjoy this.
It is advised that only high-quality dog hair products should be used in order to avoid allergies.
Training It is vital to start training the Cocker Spaniel from puppyhood, and also socialize them from early on.
Cocker Spaniels are friendly and loving dogs, but they can however become withdrawn or edgy around people they are not familiar with.
In general the breed will have no trouble cooperating with other dogs or pets such as cats.
This breed doesn't have a good prey instinct, but they are more than willing to run after other animals.
These dogs can be difficult to housebreak, but otherwise very simple to train.
The Cocker Spaniel should also receive obedience classes.
Health problems Due to the fact that the Cocker Spaniel has become very popular as a pet, there has been quite a bit of backyard breeding.
This in return led to a few health conditions, and some of these concerns are Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia where the immune system attacks the blood cells, cataracts and Progressive Retinal Atrophy,skin allergies, ear infections and heart conditions such as disease or muscle development trouble.
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