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Which To Buy?

by Nicole
(PEI Canada)

Should I buy a female or a male cocker spaniel? I'm looking for a small dog and one good with a 3-year old little boy.

Reply from Pauline (Web Owner)

Cockers are great with children - the Cocker Spaniel temperament is very gentle!

It doesn't really matter whether your dog is male or female, what does matter is that he or she is well-trained and obedient and knows who that you are the alpha dog and that he is at the bottom of the pecking order, below any children.

The sex of your cocker spaniel is purely a personal choice.

Puppy obedience training, given at an early age and reinforced at every subsequent opportunity, is very important if your puppy is to grow up to be a well-mannered, obedient dog.

It's also very important to teach children how to behave around a dog as many 'problems' between dogs and children arise as a result of inappropriate behaviour by the children.

Until you are really confident about leaving your dog and your little boy alone together, I would recommend that you supervise them at all times.

Good luck Nicole!


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Either!
by: Anonymous

I have a girl, and she is the most affectionate loving dog. She follows me everywhere and is like my shadow. She doesn't have an aggressive bone in her body, and she is quite timid.

From what I have seen and heard, the males are exactly the same and they all seem to be very loyal and quite needy dogs, which I love!

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Boy or Girl?
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I love both - I don't think it matters what sex you choose, so long as you love them.

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Boy or Girl?
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I'd go for a boy every time! They're so loving and gentle and I think they are more loyal than girl dogs!

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