Cocker Spaniel
Description
The first mention of the existence of the spaniel is found
in a description written by Gaston Phebus in 1300 and nearly five
hundred years later the English Spaniels were divided into seven
separate breeds which include: the Clumber Spaniel, the Cocker Spaniel,
the English Springer Spaniel, the Field Spaniel, the
Irish Water
Spaniel, the Sussex Spaniel, and the
Welsh
Springer Spaniel. The Cocker Spaniel had a talent for
hunting woodcock and in the 1930's was the most popular breed of dog in
Britain and there he stayed for almost 20 years and still remains one of
the top ranked breeds in popularity all over the world.
Temperament
The busy little Cocker Spaniel is gentle and affectionate,
full of life, exuberant and friendly and just thrives on human
companionship, wanting nothing more than to please its owners. Well
suited for families and singles alike, these dogs get on well with
children and other animals and are well known for their easy going
nature and ever wagging tail.
Cocker Spaniels crave attention and love nothing better than to be with
their family.
Appearance
Height: 36-38cm (14-15in)
Weight: 7-14kg (15-30lb)
Group: Gundog
They
can be described as sturdy, sporting, well balanced,
compact and display an intelligent, gentle, bright and merry expression.
Coming in colours of black and white, gold and tan, they have a long and
wavy silky coat.
Grooming
Requiring a moderate amount of care grooming, it is
important to keep their coat clean and free of knots at all times and is
easily done by daily brushing and bathing once a week. Basic trimming to
be undertaken on a regular basis, including the cutting of nails,
removal of excess hair around ear passages, removal of hair between the
pads and around the feet. If you don't have the
time to bath or groom your Cocker Spaniel, your local dog grooming parlour provides these services.
Life Expectancy
10-15 Years
Health Concerns
Because of their
long ears, ticks and burrs can be concealed behind them as well as
providing a warm, damp environment for infections. Night-blindness is
known in the breed. They can become gluttons if permitted and will put
on weight very quickly and it is advisable to monitor their diet.
Always try to feed
quality dog food to ensure a healthy happy dog.
Suitability
An excellent
companion because of their adaptability, whether kept inside or outside
the house as they do not drop hair. Although not noted for being
'diggers', some may become accomplished escape artists while individual
dogs are known to climb fences! Requiring regular daily exercise such
as a walk or an energetic game, they are good swimmers and great watch
dogs. Great with families and older people, these dogs are adaptable
and robust.
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