Cocker Spaniel Facts

A Cocker Spaniel is a popular breed of dog from England. It is one of many breeds in the spaniel family and other types such as Springer Spaniels and Welsh Springers. Cockers are built differently from springer spaniels: longer bodies and shorter legs.
They were originally bred to catch rats, but they also make wonderful pets because of their sweet, playful nature. Cocker Spaniels have bushy tails, which add a lot to their appeal and character. They also tend to keep them flowing loosely even when the dog is moving, unlike some other dogs, where movement causes the tail to stiffen or wag more vigorously.

Cockers are bred for their temperament as much as appearance. They are adorable dogs with an almost human-like attitude, making them excellent family pets and good with children.

Are Cocker Spaniels good family dogs?

Cocker Spaniels are good family dogs because they are playful and friendly. They love to be near their family members but will happily sleep independently. However, they don’t get along with other dogs well, so they must only be the pet in a one-dog household. The Cocker Spaniel is very easy to train if you have the time for them. Teaching them tricks can take some patience because they aren’t that clever at picking things up quickly like most dogs, but they can learn how to spin or roll over on command with enough repetition.

Do not leave a Cocker Spaniel alone for extended periods because they suffer from separation anxiety and need companionship. Get them used to spend lots of time with people when they’re young by taking them to parties and family gatherings and playing games with them. A Cocker Spaniel will become a good companion when you train it well and give it lots of attention.

Cocker Spaniels like to walk long distances regularly, so don’t let them off-leash in the park for hours at a time unless you want to spend hours searching for your dog! These dogs have been trained to hunt using their sense of smell, but if you’re not an avid hunter, this won’t suit you or your dog. Also, if your Cocker is kept as an indoor pet every day, that can be frustrating for him, so make sure you find the right balance between giving him enough exercise and letting him relax in the house with you.

 

Lifespan For Cocker spaniel

Cocker Spaniels have an average lifespan of 13 years, but this can depend on the lifestyle they lead. Dogs that are well cared for and live in a home where there is love and companionship may live as long as 18 years, while poorly-cared for dogs who are neglected or allowed to eat any kind of scraps from the table might only live up to 8 years. The Cocker Spaniel dog breed will generally live longer when it’s part of a family because it will receive proper care, so don’t choose these dogs if you want something that lives short term and doesn’t plan on taking good care of them.

 

Shedding

As with many dog breeds, the Cocker Spaniel sheds. They are not hypoallergenic. When they are shedding their undercoat to grow a new one, you’ll find hair and fluff everywhere! If you want a clean home that’s free of extra pet fur, then it’s best to brush your Cocker every day, so the loose hair falls off before he starts shedding. There will be less mess to deal with later on when he finally decides to get rid of his old coat. Some people choose not to care for their dogs during this time; instead, they wait for it all to fall out naturally without brushing or cutting their dog’s coat at all. However, choosing not to brush your dog during this time means that more than 1/3 of the fur in his coat will fall out and end up around your home! This is one of the reasons why some people think Cocker Spaniels shed more than other dogs.

 

Cocker Spaniel Health Problems

The Cocker Spaniel dog breed has quite a few health problems, most of which are directly related to their mental health. Some common problems include arthritis; cataracts; ear infections; eye ulcers; hip dysplasia–a condition in which the hips don’t work properly with the leg joints, leading to severe lameness or even paralysis if left untreated; heart disease; hypothyroidism–a disease caused by an underactive thyroid gland that leads to weight gain and hair loss; seizures–a condition in which the brain undergoes spontaneous changes in activity that cause seizures; skin allergies; and Von Willebrand’s disease–a blood clotting disorder. All of these conditions can be managed to some degree with medications, but they are all painful and challenging diseases to deal with. It would help if you asked your Cocker Spaniel breeder for medical records showing any problems that their dogs have had so that you can see what health issues might arise as your dog ages.

Are they good with cats?

Some Cockers don’t mind being around cats, while others might take some time and patience to get used to cats. 

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