Whether you are looking for basic or advanced dog training or puppy training information, we can help. To get started you should review the information below on English Cocker Spanielappearance, temperament, health, history and other miscellaneous facts.
The English cocker spaniel is a gun dog breed. There are many types of spaniel breeds like the American cocker spaniel, field spaniel, springer spaniel etc. the US spaniels are generally known as American cocker spaniel and those outside the US are known as cocker spaniels. They are known to be sturdy, compact and adorable. They have the characteristics of alertness and intelligence.
Appearance
The cocker spaniel is well built, sturdy and a well-balanced dog. The eyes of the breed are dark and they have lobular pair ears which are elastic in nature. The heights of the male cocker spaniel range from 15-17 inches in case of males while the female height range between 15-16 inches. The weight of the cocker spaniel ranges from 28-34 pounds and the female weight is between 27-32 pounds. The color of the breed can be black and tan, black and white, black white and tan (tricolour), blue roan, blue tick, blue roan and tan, silver, chocolate, chocolate and tan etc.
Temperament
The cocker spaniels are sometimes stubborn but with good training the breed can adjust well with family. They are optimistic, adoptable and are extremely loyal and affectionate.
Health
The life span of a cocker spaniel is something between 11-12 years. They suffer sometimes from skin allergies, cataracts, deafness and tumors. They can also be affected with canine hip dysplasia, patellar lunation, canine dilated cardiomyopathy, and heart murmurs. They can also develop abnormal formation of hip joint which is known as Hip dysplasia.
History
Spaniels originate from England and its reference is also found in various art and literature works. The spanial cockers were also known as Welsh Cockers and Devonshire Cockers during 1850s and 60s.
Miscellaneous
In trains and airports, the Cuban authorities used English Cocker Spaniels as sniffer dogs to check drugs or food products in passengers' baggage.
Keep in mind, behavior/obedience problems can happen with any breed of dog. They may be experiencing problems because the dog is just young, or has been trained poorly or abused. It is important to identify these behaviors and then address them.
Did you know social confusion is one reason that a dog might act out. Dogs think about their human families as their pack. So, it is important that your dog realizes that he is at the bottom of the pecking order. While this may seem strange or harsh, remember that submissive pack members will do what the more dominant members say. Period.
Did you know social confusion is one reason that a dog might act out. Dogs think about their human families as their pack. So, it is important that your dog realizes that he is at the bottom of the pecking order. While this may seem strange or harsh, remember that submissive pack members will do what the more dominant members say. Period.
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