Cocker Spaniel
The Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gun dog. It is an active, good-natured, sporting dog standing well up at the withers and compactly built.
⚡ Faits en bref
Taille
Moyen
Poids
20-30 lbs (9-14 kg)
Espérance de vie
10-14 years
Niveau d'énergie
Moyen
Adapté aux enfants
Oui
Adapté à l'appartement
Oui
💖 Personnalité et comportement
Gentle, smart, and happy. They are known as 'merry' dogs but can be sensitive to harsh correction.
🍖 Alimentation et friandises
Prone to obesity and ear infections. Keep ears clean and dry, and monitor calories.
⚠️ Informations générales uniquement — pour des besoins alimentaires spécifiques, consultez un vétérinaire.
🎾 Jeux et activités
Jeux et activités favoris:
- Fetch
- Scent games
- Long walks
- Swimming
- Retrieving
Moderate exercise required. They enjoy using their nose and retrieving.
🏡 Cadre de vie
Adaptable to apartment living with daily walks. They are people-oriented.
✨ Anecdotes
- 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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Springer Spaniel
Larger cousin
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Cavalier King Charles
Smaller spaniel relative
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Setter
Similar bird dog heritage