Cocker Spaniel Dog

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Cocker Spaniel Dog
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

 Cocker Spaniel Dog

The Cocker Spaniel is a charming and gentle mannered dog. The Cocker Spaniel  is a that enjoys playing but also has a clam and dignified manner about him. The Cocker Spaniel gets along well with children, especially when raised with them, and get on well with other dogs and with strangers. The Cocker Spaniel is a sociable and amiable with a cheerful outlook on life and a responsive attitude. The Cocker Spaniel is highly intelligent making him a stand-out at obedience training. The Cocker Spaniel is a that will usually be pretty easy to train, and will be fine for the more inexperienced owner as well as more experienced owners.

The Cocker Spaniel is a willing, enthusiastic, and keen dog. Eager to please, the Cocker Spaniel is active, and very friendly. Owners may find that the Cocker Spaniel dogs are difficult to housebreak. The Cocker Spaniel dogs will often bark, that can be a problem. The Cocker Spaniel dogs are affectionate, which is great news for those looking for a devoted dog, but the Cocker Spaniel can sometimes get a little over dedicated and clingy, which makes him something of a demanding dog, and certainly not ideal for those that cannot dedicate the time to look after a and pay it plenty of attention.

The Cocker Spaniel Dog
The Cocker Spaniel is a small and solidly-built breed that is known for its long ears and its beautiful dark eyes. They are relatively easy to train, extremely affectionate, and get along with other pets very well. Because of these features, they are still one of the most popular breeds of dog. The head of the Cocker Spaniel is refined and has a wide muzzle and its body is proportionate and balanced with its overall size. Its medium-length coat can either be wavy or straight with colors ranging from black, brown, tan, and other solid colors. The tail is docked.

Cocker Spaniel Skills
The Cocker Spaniel can be certainly traced to its origin in Spain in the 14th century. The Spanish Spaniel is the forerunner of all the other Spaniel breeds (Clumber, English, American) and was first developed by crossing spaniels and setters.

In the 17th century they were first classified into two groups, the land spaniel and the water spaniel, and was officially recognized as a breed in the UK by 1892. The Cocker Spaniel was brought to the US around the 1870s and was bred along a different line. Today, it is registered as a separate breed from the English Cocker Spaniel. The Cocker Spaniel skills as small-game hunters have lasted them until the present day and they are still one of the most popular breeds for pet dogs.

Cocker Spaniel Personality
The Cocker Spaniel is an affectionate, lively, and faithful to its family. It is a great around children and other family members if they have been socialized well as puppies; otherwise, it can be too shy and retiring. They are very easy to train and will get along with other pets and animals.

The Cocker Spaniel Dog Exercise Needs
The Cocker Spaniel is not a high-energy breed but it is still energetic with a healthy dose of stamina. Owners need to take it on daily walks or exercise it in the yard or garden to keep the Cocker Spaniel fit. Since it was originally bred to work, make sure to go on long walks as well to give it some backyard tasks.

The Cocker Spaniel Dog Living Conditions
The Cocker Spaniel will adapt to a city life so long as it gets enough exercise and activity. An apartment will suffice for the if there is a yard for it to play and exercise in. Indoors, they are relatively inactive.

The Cocker Spaniel Dog Grooming Requirements
Grooming for the Cocker Spaniel can be a bit of a job. Its eyes will need cleaning from time to time and its coat will require occasional trimming. When brushing the Cocker Spaniel dogs coat, be gentle so as not to entangle the comb or brush with its hairs.

The Cocker Spaniel Dog Health Issues
The Cocker Spaniel as a breed is known to have eye issues (glaucoma, cataracts, etc.). Other health problems that owners must watch out for include hip dysplasia and epilepsy.

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