COCKER SPANIEL

COCKER SPANIEL
The Cocker Spaniel featured prominently both as working dogs and pets through the reign of Henry VIII and the Stuart kings, being referred to as "wood-cocking spaniels" - small dogs that could go through hedges and the undergrowth to flush out the woodcock. The beginning of this century saw the formation of the Cocker Spaniel Club of England which drew up the early standard of the breed for shooters who needed a small, active, strong dog, sturdy enough to work cheerfully and tirelessly all day flushing out game.
AVERAGE LIFESPAN
These devoted and lovable dogs will normally live to 14 years of age but treated with the care they deserve and fed a sound diet, Cocker Spaniels can live up to 16 years.
BREED PERSONALITY, CHARACTERISTICS AND TEMPERAMENT
This merry little dog makes a wonderful family friend and a devoted companion. It thrives on, and needs the companionship of human beings.
COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER PETS
Good.
CARE REQUIREMENTS
Requires regular grooming and particular attention should be paid to keeping the hair trimmed away from under and around the ears, the underbelly and the feet. The sturdy little Cocker can be housed inside or out, and, providing the dog receives the love and attention it requires, will happily settle for either situation. If kept outdoors, the dog will require a suitable shed or kennel which is warm and draught-free in winter, cool in summer and weatherproof at all times. If kept indoors, be aware that it will shed a little hair every day. The Cocker Spaniel is not a fussy eater and will eat almost anything. A good idea to keep the ears clean is a narrow food bowl which will keep the long ears either side of the bowl and not in the food. Please take note: This breed is definitely not for the person who wants a dog to lock in a pen in their back yard.
IDEAL OWNERS
For those who understand that this little dog needs exercise and grooming.
IN CONCLUSION
If you have decided that the Cocker Spaniel is the dog for you and you are willing to "protect" it from any larger animals in the home, then contact one of the groups listed below:
Canine Clubs
Australian Capital Territory: | New South Wales: |
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Dogs ACT (ACT Canine Association Inc) PO Box 815 Dickson, ACT 2602 Tel: 02 6241 4404 Fax: 02 6241 1129 Website: www.dogsact.org.au (Details correct as of 10/10/2013) |
Dogs NSW (Royal New South Wales Canine Council Ltd) PO Box 632 St Marys, NSW 1790 Tel: 02 9834 3022 Fax: 02 9834 3872 Website: www.dogsnsw.org.au (Details current as of 10/10/2013) |
Northern Territory : | Queensland: |
Dogs NT (North Australian Canine Association Inc) PO Box 37521 Winnellie, NT 0821 Tel: 08 8984 3570 Fax: 08 8984 3409 Website: www.dogsnt.com.au/ (Details correct as of 10/10/2013) |
Dogs Queensland (Canine Control Council (Queensland)) PO Box 495 Fortitude Valley, Qld 4006 Tel: 07 3252 2661 Fax: 07 3252 3864 Website: www.cccq.org.au (Details correct as of 10/10/2013) |
South Australia : | Tasmania : |
Dogs SA (South Australian Canine Association Inc) PO Box 844 Prospect East, SA 5082 Tel: 08 8349 4797 Fax: 08 8262 5751 Website: www.dogssa.com.au (Details correct as of 10/10/2013) |
Dogs Tasmania (Tasmanian Canine Association Inc) The Rothman Building PO Box 116 Glenorchy, Tas 7010 Tel: 03 6272 9443 Fax: 03 6273 0844 Website: www.tasdogs.com/ (Details correct as of 10/10/2013) |
Victoria: | Western Australia: |
Dogs Victoria (Victorian Canine Association) Locked Bag K9 Cranbourne, Vic 3977 Tel: 03 9788 2500 Fax: 03 9788 2599 Website: www.dogsvictoria.org.au/ (Details correct as of 10/10/2013) |
Dogs West (Canine Association of Western Australia Inc) Cnr Warton & Ranford Rds, Southern River, WA, 6110 Tel: 08 9455 1188 Fax: 08 9455 1190 Website: www.dogswest.com (Details correct as of 10/10/2013) |