Cocker spanieldog belongs
to the small hunting spaniel group is the darling of several dog lovers. It can
be English cocker spaniel or American cocker spaniel, but this species, in
general, is known as Cocker Spaniel. In the 19th
century this canine group had been created as a hunting dog, but gradually it becomes a lovable pet of house owners.
It is one of the very popular canine species among the dog
fascinated persons. Long ears, big eyes, cute tail, silky coat, friendly- behaviour makes you feel love for him. You
would be amazed to see how easily he can adjust himself to a new family.
Usually, the lifetime of this animal is between 12-15 years; if dog owners
want, they can train the pet as it is a trainable species.
Characteristics of cocker spaniel dog
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Nature of cocker spaniel:
As it is earlier mentioned, that this canine is created for
hunting, so it is a trainable species. If dog owner gives proper training to
his cocker pet dog, it would be a great hunting spaniel and serve many
purposes. On the other side, Cocker Spaniel
is friendly, playful and quite in nature. It doesn’t bark unless there is
something wrong. Most importantly it is a faithful pet. Owners can depend on
them.
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Height and Weight:
The height of the male English cocker spaniel is 38 to 43 cm and
female is between 36 and 41cm. In the case
of American Cocker, males' height is normally seen between 37 and 39cm and
females are 34 to 37cm. And in both categories, average weight is 12- 15 kg.
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Available Colours:
Buyers get a number of coat colour
options ranging from tri-color to single colour
pets. Black and white are very common;
but apart from that brown, red, silver, tan, buff, even tri colour cocker is also accessible.
Important things about cocker spaniel puppies:
Cocker spaniel
puppies
often get excited and peeing on the floor; dog owner should not be surprised if
it happens to them because cocker spaniels are nervous.
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Cockers
are very friendly in nature and enjoy the attention of his new family and like
to please his owners as well. But while he is watching small birds or tiny
animals roaming around him, he tries to catch it up because he is a hunting
dog. Therefore owner should use dog leash while he is not into enclosed area.
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Despite
their hunting behaviour, cockers are very
soft and affectionate. So, never throw
them into a harsh training program as they might get frightened. Though Cocker Spaniel dog is trainable, try
some result oriented gentle training method so that pet thoroughly enjoys it.
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The
best part of Cockers is long ears that make them cute and adorable, but the
owner should aware of infection that normally occurs
inner side of ears. Every week owners should check and gently clean ears.
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Whenever
someone plans for a puppy, he or she should have accessed registered and licensed
breeders; to get a healthy cocker puppy, go to some well-known cocker spaniel breeders.
Diseases that affect Cocker Spaniel
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Cocker
spaniel most of the time affected by the eye abnormalities; it can be glaucoma,
cataract and progressive retinal atrophy; even this species sometimes lost
their eyesight due to acute eye diseases. Owners should take care of pets’
eyes.
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If
pets suffer from hair loss, low energy and get fatty, your cocker may be
affected by hypothyroidism disorder. It’s a thyroid gland that causes all these
abnormalities even improper function of thyroid gland causes epilepsy attack
also.
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As
allergies are common diseases among dogs, proper sanitization needs to be done.
Keep your dog clean and clear; combing and brushing are essential especially
while dogs have a thick coat. Apart from emphasising
on cleanliness, keep an eye on the food habit of your Cocker Spaniel; as often food allergy makes your dog weak. Even airborne particles cause breathing
problem which leads to the inhalant allergy.
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Canine
hip dysplasia is hip deformation disease; pets which are affected by it are
unable to produce off springs. Patellar luxation is another bone disease. It,
basically a dislocation of knee joint, is very painful just like Canine hip
dysplasia.
How to choose cocker spaniel breeders?
While you are going for buying cocker spaniel puppies, there are certain issues that need to be
checked carefully-
Whether it is a legitimate and licensed cocker breeders or
not? How long they have been involved in
this business and their previous record and background history etc. Because all
these questions help you to decide the breeding centre of cocker puppy. After
all, everyone wants to buy a healthy puppy.
Conclusion:
Dog owners are requested while they buy a puppy ask the cocker spaniel breeders to show proof
that shows his parents are not affected by Canine hip dysplasia or any serious
health issues- it is mandatory.
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