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Cocker Spaniel
🎀 The Lady from 'Lady and the Tramp'! Beautiful long ears and big soulful eyes. They are merry, happy little dogs who love a good sniff.
⚡ Quick Facts
Size
Medium
Weight
20-30 lbs (9-14 kg)
Life Expectancy
10-14 years
Energy Level
Medium
Good with Children
Yes
Apartment Friendly
Yes
💖 Personality & Behavior
Happy tails! Their tail is a blur of wagging. They are sweet, gentle, and love to cuddle. A bit sensitive but very loving.
🍖 Food & Treats
They love food and can get chubby! Keep those long ears out of the water bowl with a special spaniel bowl.
⚠️ General information only - for specific dietary needs, consult a veterinarian
🎾 Play & Activities
Favorite Games & Activities:
- Fetch
- Scent games
- Long walks
- Swimming
- Retrieving
They are bird dogs! They love to sniff out birds and fetch balls. They enjoy a good run in the field.
🏡 Living Environment
Great family dogs for any home. They are happy in apartments or houses. They just want to be with you.
✨ Fun Facts
- Lady from the Disney movie was a Cocker Spaniel.
- There are American and English varieties.
- Their name comes from hunting 'woodcock' birds.
- First cancer-detecting dog study used Cockers.
- They have luxurious silky feathering on their legs.
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