Cocker Spaniel
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General Description
(Cocker Spaniel) The American Cocker Spaniel is the smallest breed of sporting spaniels. They have a compact body with a short back and a gently sloping topline. Their legs are stout, straight, and well-boned. American Cocker Spaniels have a defined, round head with an abrupt stop and a square jaw. Their friendly eyes are round, dark, and close-set, and their strong teeth meet in a scissors bite. Depending on the color of coat, an American Cocker Spaniel could have a brown or black nose. Their dropped ears (pendulous ears) hang very long, and their tails are docked to less than half their original length. American Cocker Spaniels have a beautifully soft, lush, silky, feathered coat. The coat on this breed is of medium length and comes in a wide variety of colors.Know something we don't? Add it here
Character
American Cocker Spaniels are commonly used as pets, but they also serve a working purpose. They are naturally kind, affectionate, and sensitive, and they are respectful of authority. American Cocker Spaniels are fairly intelligent, trusting, and cheerful. They are usually excellent with children and very even-tempered. However, there are temperamental variations due to the breed’s popularity. When buying American Cocker Spaniels, it’s important to choose them from reputable breeders. Poor breeding can lead to a number of unappealing characteristics and bad behavior in specimens. Well-bred American Cocker Spaniels are lively, playful, and social. They need proper training from a young age to avoid the onset of shyness.*
Cocker Spaniels are good hunters and make great family pets too. They are known for their intelligence and cooperation but may be stubborn. They enjoy interacting with their owners and other dogs. they are a good family pet too. Sometimes training these spaniels may be difficult, but will learn eventually with patience and consistency. The key in training this breed is to keep in mind that these dogs are very sensitive to your emotions and getting upset or frustrated with them is an easy way to lose their trust. For best results be patient.
Size
14 – 16 inches
Weight
15 – 30 pounds
General Health
American Cocker Spaniels are affected by a number of health concerns. IMHA (Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia) is fairly common in this breed, and is usually a life-threatening condition. Eye and ear problems like infections, PRA, glaucoma, and cataracts are common. Ear inflammation, luxating patellas, and hip dysplasia are less prevalent, but they are still a concern. The average life span of an American Cocker Spaniel is 12 to 15 years, and they average 5 puppies per litter.*
Most live on average of 13 to 17 years and yield 5 to 7 puppies per litter.
History
The American Cocker Spaniel was originally developed in the United States from careful breeding of the English Cocker Spaniel. The breed is most heavily utilized as a companion and show dog, but it has a number of other natural talents including hunting, tracking, retrieving, and agility. They also make excellent watchdogs.
Maintenance
American Cocker Spaniels need regular trimming and grooming. Even if their coat is left long, it needs to be maintained. Daily brushing and frequent shampooing are sufficient. American Cocker Spaniels’ eyes need frequent cleaning to prevent the onset of irritation or infection. They are average shedders.*
Their ears need to be cleaned at least twice a month, or once a week just to be careful. Otherwise they might develop infection or a case of mites.
Ideal Environment
American Cocker Spaniels are content in any living environment, though they prefer at least a small backyard. This breed needs to be exercised regularly to prevent the onset of weight problems or emotional distress.
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How many puppies does a Cocker Spaniel have in a litter?
My cocker spaniel continually licks her mouth, constantly licking all the time, any suggestions?
Licking is an unconcious behavior, she is probably stressed. And very likely has something to do with separation anxiety.
My Cocker Chloe is 2 and when she gets excited she pee's or when we correct her. How can I get her to stop!!
we adopted a lovely 2 year old cocker spaniel last year, she has the same problem. We tried having company ignore her but she would just get up on the furniture to get to them and piddle there. Our blessing has been a reusable doggy diaper. She suprisingly doesn't piddle in that (go figure) just takes a few seconds to put on and she can greet company immediately
Submissive urination can be controled by medication. Ask your vet about it. She should only need it while shes young.
I have 2 females, 1 that is 12 and the other is 2. You really can't do much to get them to stop. I do however tell people as they enter the house (and people that visit often know) not to talk or pet the girls until they calm down a bit.
The breed is commonly known for this issue.
My next house will have laminant flooring! Good Luck!
My Cocker likes to lick EVERYTHING, all the time. What are possible reasons for such behavior? Thank you for your help!
I have 2 Cockers and my girl was the same way, I tried everything to get her to stop, but the only thing that worked for me was to give her a little flick on the nose when she was licking, not hard, just enough to puzzle her. Now she doesn't lick people or anything I don't want her to. You have to be consistant. As for a reason, don't know, but could be, habit, nervous, submissive, or obsesive behavior??
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