tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78980590278243942562012-02-15T23:07:30.082-08:00The Cocker Spaniel is a beautiful, and intelligent dog that commonly makes a terrific house pet. However, this breed would be best suited in a home with older, more respectable children. This breed must be properly socialized as a pup to avoid many behavioral problems that can occur such as shyness, which can lead to aggression and submissive urination.Luvellnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898059027824394256.post-40850001545975562572007-09-12T15:00:00.000-07:002008-11-06T20:13:47.231-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_f_YQ4SgFEJw/RuhjtGvQ4hI/AAAAAAAAAjY/kU8D5XPyY7k/s1600-h/Cocker+Spaniel_lg.jpg"></a><br />Weight: 24-28 lbs<br /><br />Height: male: 14.5-15.5, female: 13.5-14.5 inches<br /><br />Color(s): Black variety: solid black or black and tan; ASCOB variety: cream, red, brown, and brown with tan points; Particolor variety: any color with white<br /><br /><strong>Character:</strong> Cocker Spaniels are intelligent and very loyal dogs. However, they do require an energetic owner, as they are very playful and active. This lively breed makes a great household pet, and should not be left outdoors for a long period of time. Their long hair prevents them from staying cool in hot weather. This breed is sure to bring plenty of joy to your life.<br /><br /><strong>Temperament:</strong> Cocker Spaniels are beautiful dogs that can get along well with older children and animals providing they do not pester. A very cheerful dog, this breed loves to play and sometimes enjoys barking. This very gentle breed can become somewhat of a tyrant if not given the proper attention or socialization.<br /><br /><strong>Care:</strong> This breed has a long and flat or wavy coat that requires daily brushing. This breed requires grooming on a daily basis if hair is to stay long. Eyes should be cleaned daily to remove any tear stains. Trimming is necessary. Ears must be cleaned regularly to avoid ear infections.<br /><br /><strong>Training:</strong> This breed can be rather difficult to housebreak, but are otherwise very easy to train. Obedience classes are recommended for this playful breed. Initially bred to be used as a gundog, this breed does exceptionally well in obedience if given consistent training with a gentle hand.<br /><br /><strong>Activity:</strong> The Cocker Spaniel is recommended for a home with at least a small yard, but can do well in an apartment if they receive the proper exercise. This is a fairly active breed and does require 3 walks per day, unless able to roam free in a fenced back yard for exercise.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7898059027824394256-4085000154597556257?l=cockerspaniel.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Luvellnoreply@blogger.com