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English Cocker Spaniel |
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Description... |
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Cocker Spaniels coat is a feathered silky texture with the hair on
the tail, stomach, chest and legs longer. Regular grooming will
decrease problems with shedding and a messy appearance. Their ears
hang down. Coat colouring includes: solid colours, a speckled blue
and white roan, black with tan points, parti-coloured (black and
white, tan and white) and tri-coloured (black, tan and white.)
English Cocker Spaniels run slightly larger than American Cocker
Spaniels.
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History...
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English Cocker Spaniels are originally from England
where they were developed for hunting. The dog will flush a bird
and then retrieve it. They still retain a certain amount of that
hunting instinct and ability. The breed has split into two types,
field and show, although a puppy from either strain will make a
good pet.
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Traits...
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English Cocker Spaniels are primarily a household
pet and will consider themselves a member of the family. This
breed has also recently gotten into the sport of tracking.
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Good aspects...
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Cocker Spaniels are gentle and playful. They make a good pet to
have around children and are good for the first time or
inexperienced dog owner. They are easily trainable and actually
enjoy the attention (Note: this breed is very sensitive, so
training should be persuasive, not sharp.) They are very sociable
with family members, children and strangers.
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Health...
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Health problems may include PRA, abnormalities in
their eyelids and/or eyelashes and ear infections.
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Be aware...
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This breed may have behaviour problems that include
stealing food and soiling in the house. They are also prone to
submissive and/or excitable urination, resulting from being
excessively submissive.
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source: petcare information centre-
petcare.umn.edu
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