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A General Introduction To The Cocker Spaniel
The Cocker Spaniel information we offer on this page is directed mainly towards both prospective and new Cocker Spaniel owners - it's meant only as a general introduction to Cocker Spaniels. After reading these articles we're sure you'll be more knowledgeable about the Cocker Spaniel, and hopefully, confident that it's the right breed for you. Topics we cover here, in general outline but with links to more in-depth pages, are as follows:
The Origins and History of Cocker Spaniels The English Cocker Spaniel has been with us for many years, either as a willing gundog, or as a loving family pet. If you're planning to buy a Cocker Spaniel puppy, or even if you already own one, how much do you really know about their background? Where did the Cocker Spaniel breed originate? How were they used in hunting? To help answer these questions, an outline of the history of Cocker Spaniels is given here.
Cocker Spaniel Characteristics
The English Cocker Spaniel is a very handsome dog, with its luxuriously glossy and silky coat and typically long, floppy Cocker Spaniel ears. When they look up at you with their beautiful soulful eyes, who could possibly resist them? Their little tails, or long tails for those who've not had theirs docked, are constantly wagging! Learn more about Cocker Spaniel characteristics.
The Cocker Spaniel Temperament The Cocker Spaniel temperament is very gentle and loving; once you've owned one, you won't want to own any other breed of dog. They're an exceptional breed - equally happy as working gundogs, or as affectionate companions or family pets; and they're especially good with children. Cocker Spaniels are also very intelligent, which makes them easy to train. If you'd like to learn more about the Cocker Spaniel temperament you can do so here.  cocker spaniel information Cocker Spaniel Coat Colours Cocker Spaniels come in various beautiful solid colours such as, golden, chocolate (liver), black, golden, etc, and parti-colours for example, black and white, and then there are Cocker Spaniels with roan markings. Learn more about the Cocker Spaniel Colours. Cocker Spaniel Health Concerns Where canine health is concerned, there are some conditions which are hereditary in Cocker Spaniels and some that are simply ailments common to all breeds. If you own, or are planning to own a Cocker Spaniel, not only will you need to be aware of canine health in general, you'll also need to be aware of all health concerns for the Cocker Spaniel breed. Learn more about health concerns in the Cocker Spaniel.
 Other Spaniel Breeds There are many other Spaniel breeds, including the American Cocker Spaniel, the Clumber Spaniel, the Irish Water Spaniel, the Field Spaniel, and so on. Some of these breeds look very different from the 'typical' Spaniel, but all are very special in their own different way. Some are some more pleasing on the eye than others, and some more suited to a certain terrain, and a few make better hunting dogs than family pets. Follow this link for a brief description and photographs of a range of Spaniel breeds.
Other Types Of Dog Breed If you're still not convinced that the Cocker Spaniel is the right breed for you (we find that hard to believe!) why not take a look at our dog breeds page. This page offers information on many other types of dog breeds, from the American Cocker Spaniel to the Yorkshire Terrier - an A to Z of dog breeds! We hope you enjoy browsing, and wish you every success in finding the perfect breed for you!
We hope this English Cocker Spaniel information page, and its relevant links, has given you an insight into the Cocker Spaniel's origins and history, and has explained enough to make you feel a little more confident about the different Spaniel breeds. If you haven't yet chosen your Cocker Spaniel puppy, why not take a look at our article on All You Need To Know About Buying Puppies
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