American Cocker Spaniel

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American Cocker Spaniel
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 The Cocker Spaniel Dog

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. This breeds are relatively easy to train, extremely affectionate, and get along with other s 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. The Cocker Spaniel breeds 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 spaniel s and setter s. In the 17th century they were first classified into two groups, the land spaniel and the water spaniel dog, 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 s.
 
 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. The Cocker Spaniel s are very easy to train and will get along with other pets and animals.
 
 Cocker Spaniel 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.
 
 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.
 
 Cocker Spaniel 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 its coat, be gentle so as not to entangle the comb or brush with its hairs.
 
 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 dysphasia and epilepsy

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