Thinking about adopting a Cocker Spaniel puppy? Like most people, you’ve probably heard time and again that if you have kids, you should adopt a Cocker Spaniel puppy (or, gasp! find a Cocker Spaniel puppy for sale). The rationale is that an adult shelter dog is an unknown quantity, so buying or adopting a Cocker Spaniel puppy is safer. Puppies eventually can be trained out of this behavior, of course, and there are exceptions to every rule, but generally speaking, an adult Cocker Spaniel (or any adult dog) is much less likely to shred your drapes like coleslaw or function as a “helpful” canine document shredder.So a three-month-old Cocker Spaniel puppy needs to go outside every three hours, a four-month-old needs to go every four hours, and so on.  But if you’re planning on leaving your dog alone during your workday, you’ll definitely want to adopt a full-grown dog, ideally from a Cocker Spaniel rescue that can help you find the right dog for your lifestyle. Time to get real: when we ask people what reservations they have about Cocker Spaniel adoption, we hear the same things over and over again.  

Here’s the truth: you absolutely can find a Cocker Spaniel, even a Cocker Spaniel puppy, for adoption in an animal shelter or rescue group.  Think about it: let’s say you buy a Cocker Spaniel puppy for sale by a breeder. But what would happen to your wonderful Cocker Spaniel if, tragically, something happened to you? The lucky person who adopts your Cocker Spaniel would be getting a great dog!  Cocker Spaniel rescue organizations often care for their adoptable dogs in foster homes, which means their foster families will be able to tell you if the Cocker Spaniel you want to adopt is good with other animals or kids, and if he or she is housebroken and knows any basic commands. Thomasville Outdoor Furniture At Home DepotAs you can see, adopting from a rescue organization is likely the very safest way for people with children to add a new Cocker Spaniel to their family!Bug Puppies For Sale In Nd

> "spaniel" in dogs, puppies for rehoming in Ontario Get an alert with the newest ads for "spaniel" in Ontario. Adopt an American Cocker Spaniel Area of origin:United States Original function:bird flushing and retrieving Average size of male:Ht: 14.5-15.5, Wt: 24-28 Average size of female:Ht: 13.5-14.5, Wt: 24-28 Friendliness towards other pets American Cocker Spaniel Dogs Available on Petfinder Right NowMaltipoo Puppies For Sale In West Virginia See more available on Petfinder American Cocker Spaniel Dog Temperament This breed is known as the 'merry' Cocker, and the name is most fitting. He is playful, cheerful, amiable, sweet, sensitive, willing to please and responsive to his family's wishes. He is not known for retaining his hunting instincts, but is inquisitive and will appreciate a country outing. He is equally at home in the city and will happily walk on leash for his exercise needs.

Some bark a lot; some are overly submissive. American Cocker Spaniel Dog Care Although he enjoys a romp, the Cocker can receive adequate exercise with a long daily walk on leash. The coat of the Cocker requires a greater commitment than that of most breeds, although pets can be clipped short. In order to maintain a nice coat, he will need to be brushed and combed two to three times a week, in addition to professional clipping and scissoring every two to three months. Special attention must be paid to ear and eye cleanliness in this breed. The profusely coated feet tend to carry debris. The Cocker is not mentally able to live outside; this is such a social dog that to banish him outdoors would not be acceptable. Cockers have a tendency to become overweight. American Cocker Spaniel Dog Health Major concerns: cataracts, glaucoma, patellar luxation Minor concerns: CHD, ectropion, entropion, PRA, allergies, seborrhea, lip fold pyoderma, otitis externa, liver disease, urolithiasis, prolapse of nictitans gland, CHF, phosphofructokinase deficiency, cardiomyopathy

Occasionally seen: gastric torsion, elbow dysplasia Suggested tests: eye, knee, DNA for phosphofructokinase deficiency, (hip) Life span: 12-15 years Dogs Related to the American Cocker Spaniel Interested in the history of the American Cocker Spaniel dog breed? The American version of the Cocker Spaniel is derived from the English Cocker Spaniel. In the late 1800s, many English Cockers were brought to America, but American hunters preferred a slightly smaller dog to hunt quail and other small game birds. Just how this smaller Cocker was developed is not entirely clear; some credit the dog Obo 2nd, born around 1880, as the first true American Cocker. But other evidence points to crosses of the English Cocker with even smaller toy spaniels (that nonetheless arose from the same ancestral stock). Initially the English and American Cocker Spaniels were considered varieties of the same breed, but they were officially separated by the AKC in 1935. Although Cockers were already popular, after the separation the American Cocker surged in popularity and has remained one of the most popular breeds of all time in America.

In fact, he was the most popular breed for many years. So popular that he was eventually divided into three color varieties: black, particolor and ASCOB, which stands for 'any solid color other than black'. Only recently has his popularity spread to England, where he was recognized by the English Kennel Club in 1968, and he has gained admirers steadily since. Shelters with American Cocker Spaniel Dogs Some animal welfare organizations with American Cocker Spaniels ready for adoption: American Cocker Spaniel Rescue Humane Society of Catawba County How much do you know about dogs? Dog Knowledge & Trivia quiz Browse pictures of puppies Puppy Dog Videos Funny/EducationalWelcome to the Puppy List! Are you considering purchasing a purebred pup? You’ve come to the right place! The Puppy List is an easy-to-use searchable database that includes puppies from CKC Member Breeders. CKC Member Breeders are required to adhere to mandatory standards and requirements relating to the proper breeding, maintenance and selling of their puppies outlined in the CKC Code of Ethics and Code of Practice for CKC Member Breeders.