Cocker Spaniel Puppies for Sale
Breeders of Basset Hound and Cocker Spaniel Puppies
Basset and Cocker Basic Health Care
Understanding Your Basset Hound
Understanding Your Cocker Spaniel
Bringing your Basset or Cocker home
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UNDERSTANDING THE COCKER SPANIEL Cocker Spaniels are well known for their loving personality and bouncing energy. If you are considering bringing a cocker spaniel into your home, here is what you can expect in terms of behavior and general personality. A Cocker Spaniel is an active and reguires exercise . Because they were bred for hunting, Cocker Spaniels can sometimes seem hyperactive. In fact, a couple of daily walks plus a weekly run in the park should be enough exercise to keep the most active Cocker Spaniel satisfied. A Cocker Spaniel loves structured learning, and will do quite well in agility training and ability work. Cocker Spaniels make excellent family pets and tend to be more accepting of children than other breeds. While of course this varies with each particular dog, a Cocker Spaniel is usually a dedicated animal with a great deal of playfulness. They make excellent play companions, but tend to resent teasing, which means they do better with older children. Cocker Spaniels can share a home with other animals, including cats, dogs, and even small mammals. Early socialization is key, though, and can make all the difference in how the dog will take to the presence of other species. |
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| PERSONALITY AND PHYSICAL TRAITS OF THE COCKER SPANIEL The Cocker Spaniel dog breed is characterized as merry, outgoing and very willing to please.Originally bred in Europe to hunt woodcock, the "cocker" is now a popular family pet. There are two distinct types of cocker spaniel – English and American. While both varieties originated from the same background, they are recognized as different breeds. The primary differences are physical: the American cocker has a shorter snout, longer neck, more luxurious coat, and is a slightly taller animal with a shorter back. Cockers are lively, friendly dogs that develop a fierce loyalty to their owners. They are merry companions, and should be exercised frequently. Their keen intelligence invites games and tricks, and cockers will eagerly play fetching or chasing games and can excel in agility and tracking competitions.Cockers are excellent swimmer, and families should be cautious around unfamiliar bodies of water because cockers are quick to notice floating objects and may plunge in to retrieve them without encouragement American Cocker Spaniels are among the most popular dog breeds for family pets in the United States today. Intelligent, loyal, playful, and energetic, cockers are excellent pets for children and will grow with them into faithful friends making many happy memories. For the first few days of your new cocker’s homecoming, be sure to provide plenty of attention and affection. This bonding insures a happy, loyal pet for many years. |
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IS A COCKER SPANIEL THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY? Before making the decision to purchase a Cocker Spaniel, ask yourself the following questions. 1. Provide adequate exercise and a clean place to play and sleep. They deserve a healthy, happy environment. |
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