Is
a Cocker Spaniel Right for You?
The Cocker Spaniel was originally bred to be a hunting dog. Now the
Cocker Spaniel is bred with long coats to be a show or family dog. This
graceful, spunky little dog make a great family pet.
Because of the ever growing popularity some breeders would breed dogs
with bad traits. Resulting in a Cocker Spaniel breed that was filled
with inexplicable bouts of rage and were high strung. These are not
normal traits in the Cocker Spaniel. Responsible breeders have stepped
in to rescue the breed and now they are back to there wonderful, loving
family pets. You should always get your dog from a reputable breeder
and meet the puppies parents.
Cocker Spaniels are a small dog and will weigh anywhere between
twenty-four to twenty-nine pounds. They stand from fifteen to sixteen
inches tall. They are known for they long floppy ears, and dark soulful
eyes. With long feathery hair in colors or cream, roan, black, orange
and white, black and white, black with tan points and tan tricolor. (Click
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They
are a not a high energy dog, and do very well in apartments, and town
houses. By like all dogs they do need to get out and exercise on a
daily basis. They are also very good with kids, and love to play fetch.
It's always a good idea to get your dog some kind of training, this
will help the learn to get along with other dogs and people. This can
be good for a new dog owner as well, they can get to know more about
their new family member.
The Cocker Spaniel's have a coat that will require more grooming that
short hair dogs. If you keep the coat long then you will need to groom
your dog about three times per week.
They also like to eat, if you put it in front of them even if they are
not hungry they will eat, be sure to keep them on a strict eating
schedule. Always check with your vet to get a proper diet plan for your
new dog.
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Quick Tip #1
Make
sure you can go to the dog breeders house or where they keep the
puppies. If they refuse, walk away from that breeder. They may have a
dirty place and the puppies are not properly cared for. Its better to
not take a chance then to have to deal with the heartbreak of a dog
that has health issues.
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Quick Tip #2
One
step that many owners never think of when choosing the correct dog
breed for them is grooming needs. Short hair dogs will not need as much
time to groom, while long hair dogs will need much more time, up to an
hour a day. Make sure you know what your in for before you chose the
dog for your family.
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Quick Tip #3
With
all larger dogs, they will need to eat more and do cost more to feed.
Always check with your vet to get a proper formulated dog food diet.
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