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We are thinking of buying two cocker spaniels for our family. But we first have to find out about if they shed hair?

Can you maybe help us?

Thank you, Anel Hulley.

Reply from Pauline - Web Owner

Cocker Spaniels do shed hair and, in my experience, some more than others.

It's a bit like 'pot luck'. Our cocker spaniel doesn't moult very much - thankfully! - but we've known some that have shed hair with a vengence and others that haven't shed at all.

Generally, if your Cocker is bathed regularly and brushed several times every week you shouldn't have much of a problem.

Grooming cocker spaniels is a must if you want to keep the shedding to a mimimum!

A professional grooming once every 3-months will go a long way to keeping his coat healthy and looking good.

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No Shedding
by: Anonymous

My brown and white cocker, Winston, does not shed whatsoever. I keep him in a more of a 'puppy' cut and have him groomed often as recommended by the rescue person who always has several cockers in her home and no shedding issues.

I only have experience with American Cockers and cannot say if the same is true for the English variety.

In fact, my husband and I shed more than the dog!

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Depends On The Coat Color
by: Nat

Our dog breeder explained to us that dark-haired cocker spaniels shed more hair than light-haired dogs. We have a black & tan male and he's a bit of a nightmare.

He gets professionally groomed once every 3 months and it helps a lot. Also, it makes his coat smooth and shiny, he looks like a seal!

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Cocker Spaniels - Shedding
by: Nina

I've had Cockers for most of my life and it's my experience that, in general, they don't shed as much as some dogs.

My golden cocker spaniel (Jarvis - yes, after Jarvis Cocker!) hardly shed any hair at all, just a little in Autumn.

My blue roan, Poppy, didn't either.

However, my black cocker, Miles, shed hair all over the place.

One thing I did notice is that if you brush your dogs regularly, they will shed less hair. When you think about it, it kinda makes sense doesn't it?

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