Posted: 11/9/2012 6:56:30 AM EDT
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Any cocker spaniel owners on the board? Wife wants one and we going to look at a puppy tomorrow.
Any thing we should know? |
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They are not known for being good with kids. My first dog bite came from one when I was 10  . They are prone to ear infections as well.I'll have to talk to the wife tonight about that and the possible health problems. We don't have kids yet but I don't want that to be a problem later. |
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They are not known for being good with kids. My first dog bite came from one when I was 10 . They are prone to ear infections as well.Ear infections are common with breeds that have the ears laying down and poor airflow. We have a puggle that has the same issue. OP, the Cocker that we had suffered from seperation anxiety-that is not a breed-specific disorder so not really something to influence your choice. That said, they were VERY popular for quite a while and the inbreeding got pretty bad. I would look for a mix of some type-shouldn't be too hard to find one that looks like a Cocker but is mixed with something to strengthen the breed. Nick |
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You may an to consider an adult Springer Spaniel or mix from a rescue organization. Typically Very friendly loving dogs without all the inbreeding problems. Not an option now. We had two cats, and she wanted this kitten that someone at work found. I told her she could have the kitten or a dog but not both. Three animals is enough. She chose the kitten since we really don't have time for a dog, so we should be good in the pet department for quite a while. |
| It is my experience that Cocker Spaniels are compaion dogs. MIne goes everywhere with me. Sleeps btween me and the wife. And yes they can have seperation anxiety but since I work for the family business I take her to work. If we go out she gets dropped off at my parents they also have a cocker a few years older. But she is more my buddy then almost anyone. Will follow me anywhere trained her to walk with off leash. But mostly just wants to be close and in eye sight of me and luckily no ear or eye problems however have been an issue with families previous cockers. |
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The wife wants a female she can name Lady after the the Lady and the Tramp movie. If they are not a good breed I'd like to know before I buy one but I'm not sure where to get an objective opinion. A good breed for what? Have you tried taking an online breed selector quiz to see if the breed matches your lifestyle? |