The English Cocker Spaniel puppy is a fun loving and excitable little fellow. They enjoy playing with the family and can be very active while young. Adding this wonderful puppy to your family will be a great treat for all members young and old.

Temperament of your English Cocker Spaniel Puppy

The English Cocker Spaniel is a happy, lovable, and affectionate dog from puppyhood to adulthood. They love children; however, they do not enjoy being teased. They are considered to be one of the most popular companion dogs. Females are a bit more dominate than males; however, they do well with other pets in the family including cats.

Living Environment for your English Cocker Spaniel Puppy

The English Cocker Spaniel puppy can live just fine in an apartment as long as they receive enough exercise. Remember, as puppies they will need their own chew toys and room to play, usually a medium size yard or a run in the park will be fine.

Training your English Cocker Spaniel Puppy

The English Cocker Spaniel is an easy puppy to train as long as you remain consistent. Taking your puppy to his puppy area regularly will have him or her potty trained in no time. These puppies are highly intelligent and can be trained by voice command or hand signals.

Grooming your English Cocker Spaniel Puppy

Your English Cocker Spaniel puppy will need to be brushed and combed quite often, as their coat is prone to matting. The ears should be checked often for grass seeds and signs of infection. They ears will need to cleaned at least once per week to avoid infection. The hair on the pads of their feet should be trimmed but not between the toes. Bathe as needed. Shedding is average year round.

Stats

Origin: England
Life expectancy: 11 to 15 years
Diet: dry dog food is excellent for oral hygiene; however, English Cocker Spaniels can also be fed fresh food such as vegetables and fruits, as well as meat like boneless chicken, turkey, or beef.
Exercise: The English Cocker Spaniel loves exercise and should go on a daily walk.
Health issues: Prone to ear infections, hip dysplasia, patellar lunation, canine dilated cardiomyopathy, heart murmurs, skin allergies, cataracts, deafness, and benign tumors.
Height: 15 to 17 inches for males and 14 to 16 inches for females
Weight: 28 to 34 pound for males and 26 to 32 pounds for females
Colors: black, black/white, blue roan, liver, liver/white, liver roan, golden, red, red/white, red roan, orange/white, orange roan, lemon/white, lemon roan, sable and sable/white.
Coat: The English Cocker Spaniel will have short and fine hair on the head with medium length hair on the body that can be straight or a bit wavy. The coat is feathered.