American Cocker Spaniel

• 12-17-2008 1:21 PM

  lmack1129 Joined on 12-09-2008 Posts 15 Points 30

  American Cocker Spaniel Reply Contact I am in love with American Cocker Spaniels. I love their merry temperament, beautiful coats, size and that they are velcro-dogs :) I have 3. But they are a TON of work. They got a bad rap from over breeding of them in the 50's. I hate nothing more that the 'oh cockers are snappy' and 'oh cockers are bad with kids' comments. A cocker from a good breeder, does not have the horrendous health issues, bad temperament, piddling issues, etc. Good breeders do patella testing, OFA, CERF and thyroid sometimes. And check pedigrees, and make sure parents meet standards. Back to the ton of work, they are such family dogs, they need to be around people. They need to exercise and stay active. Also, they require lots of brushing and grooming. Professional grooming (or learn to do it yourself) every 4 weeks. And, nutrition. I get people saying to me all the time 'oh don't cockers have bad ear infections?' and the answer is they can, but not mine. I keep them on Timberwolf Organics dog food, supplement by lots of fresh home cooked foods and veggies. A diet with no corn, soy, wheat or by-products usually results in very few ear issues. Just wanted to share my passion for the breed!!!!

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• 12-17-2008 2:49 PM

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  BlackLabbie Joined on 01-28-2008 South of Boston Posts 3,045 Points 250

  Re: American Cocker Spaniel Reply Contact I, too, LOVE LOVE LOVE Cockers! I had a black and white parti named Barney...when I moved out of my parents house they wouldn't let him go! But, we're neighbors so it's not a big deal. Barney and Apollo are buddies. And, I agree, unfortunately, they have a bad rap.... but I love 'em though! -Stephanie blacklabbie.weebly.com Apollo- black Labrador Retriever Molson- buff American Cocker Spaniel Patty- black American Cocker Spaniel

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• 12-17-2008 3:44 PM

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  misstrouble Joined on 09-27-2008 Fayetteville, NC Posts 2,446 Points 275

  Re: American Cocker Spaniel Reply Contact lmack1129: I am in love with American Cocker Spaniels. Me too!!! Eeep! I'm torn between what 'breed' to get next(or mix of breeds)....LOL! I want a Irish Wolfhound, a Cocker Spainel, and a Greayhound. LOL! lmack1129: 'oh cockers are snappy' and 'oh cockers are bad with kids' comments. A cocker from a good breeder, does not have the horrendous health issues, bad temperament, piddling issues, etc. Good breeders do patella testing, OFA, CERF and thyroid sometimes. And check pedigrees, and make sure parents meet standards. Heck, some of them from BYB's are GREAT dogs! My Mom had a buff Cocker Spainel named Sandy when we were little. That dog was the best, she but up with a 2 and a 6 year old climbiin on her, pullin her ears, pullin her nubby tail, drangin' her around, EVERYTHING!!!! Never once got snappy or mean. Greatest dog. lmack1129: Back to the ton of work, they are such family dogs, they need to be around people. They need to exercise and stay active. Also, they require lots of brushing and grooming. Professional grooming (or learn to do it yourself) every 4 weeks. And, nutrition. I get people saying to me all the time 'oh don't cockers have bad ear infections?' and the answer is they can, but not mine. I keep them on Timberwolf Organics dog food, supplement by lots of fresh home cooked foods and veggies. A diet with no corn, soy, wheat or by-products usually results in very few ear issues. Just wanted to share my passion for the breed!!!! Thanks for sharing! They are the GREATEST family pets! Honestly, if someone asked me what kind of dog would work best with kids, I'd go with an All-American MUTT, a COcker Spaniel, and a Lab. Thats it. Best dogs with kids. Gosh, I'm talking myself back into a different breed......lol Meg

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• 12-17-2008 4:00 PM

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  JackieG Joined on 04-15-2008 Central Texas Posts 5,918 Points 710	Re: American Cocker Spaniel Reply Contact I love Cockers too.  I have never owned one but have been around some really nice ones and a few that give the breed some of it's bad rep.  I met two beautiful Cockers last year at the MS walk (lots of people bring their dogs) and these were just the friendliest dogs you would ever want to meet and so beautiful I wanted to steal them.
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• 12-17-2008 4:12 PM

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  misstrouble Joined on 09-27-2008 Fayetteville, NC Posts 2,446 Points 275	Re: American Cocker Spaniel Reply Contact A family friend has a buff/white Cocker Spaniel named Copper. He's a doll. Sweetest fface, sweetest temperment. I've vowed to steal that dog oneday....LOL! Meg
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