Cocker Spaniel

Personality

Cheerful and energetic
Outgoing
Trusting
Sweet, endearing and sensitive
Average intelligence

Size

20-30 pounds
14-16 inches at the withers (shoulder)

Family Life

Will do okay in an apartment, but better with a small yard
Usually good with children
Good with other pets

Training

Fairly easy to train, but may not respond well to harsh training
Need good socilazing as a puppy so they do not grow up to be shy
May be difficult to housebreak
Should not be left alone for long periods or destructive behavior may develop

Exercise

Need regular walks
Have good stamina
Like to hunt

Coat

Silky, wavy, medium length coat
Average shedder
Many colors, solid and multi
You may prefer to clip their coat
Thick undercoat to protect them from the cold

Care

Eyes need regular cleaning
Needs daily brushing and regular shampooing if the coat is long
Requires regular trimming, whether the coat is long or medium length

Health

Common health problems include cataracts, glaucoma, patella luxation, demodicosis (red mange) and deafness

Lifespan

12-15 years

Rescue

Contact the Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center, a non-profit organization that finds loving homes for these dogs.

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