One should check its ears regularly to remove dirt, while its coat should be combed and brushed two to three times a week. Trimming the fur at the tail and feet is necessary every two months, and head and ears are to be clipped properly at regular intervals. The English Cocker Spaniel generally has a lifespan of 12 to 14 years.
Care should be taken to prevent some serious health-related problems such as patellar luxation and progressive retinal atrophy PRA. This breed is also prone to some minor problems like hypothyroidism , canine hip dysplasia CHD , cataract, and kidney disease.
The parti-colors are prone to deafness. The English Cocker Spaniel must have its knees, ears, hips, eyes, and thyroid tested. Cardiomyopathy can also occasionally be seen in the breed. The English Cocker Spaniel belongs to the family of land spaniels that are extremely competent at hunting.
The breed received the recognition of a distinctive variety only in , with the formation of the English Cocker Spaniel Club of America. American Cockers are popular only in their homeland, but the English Cocker Spaniel is recognized all over the world. One of the hardest decisions I had to make, but I was her advocate from the time I adopted her at 9 weeks.
My heart is broken. She is fit , well cared , plays soccer , loves to walk ,and fetch …. She is an incredible loving good natured girl ,very loyal and a teddy bear. My English cocker Arthur is 14 and although stone dead and blind on one eye is full on beans and climbed a mountain with us last year. His tail wags when I look at him. Will miss my boy terribly when he does go. My Sassie. She is my only ever dog.
I wish I could have been a better mom for her. SHE is perfect. But our major goal is to break the Guinness world record for long lived cockers.
I only wish you can have such a fine dog as my Sassinka. My Sassie crossed the Rainbow Bridge October 3, at age 18 years, 9 months, and a day. She had lost her vision and eyesight, was arthritic and incontinent both ways.
Her bloodwork showed the beginnings of kidney failure, anemia, and other blood issues. The hardest decision of my life is the decision to schedule her release from an earthly life. What a magnificent dog! Such a devoted friend. Our American Cocker, Abby, just turned 18 on June 19, It takes her a little effort to get going after she snoozes — which is most of the day, but once she loosens up, she is good for long walks.
She loves fruit, vegetables and almonds, but is pretty fussy about what she eats — which varies by the day. Her eye sight is excellent and all her vitals are good too, so we expect her to be around for a while. Our precious Corky was the treasure of our life.
He passed on December 2, He was He had an enlarged heart which makes total sense as his love magnified our lives. Prior to Corky we had another cocker Mickey who lived to We were so Blessed to have our two cockers for almost 30 years.
We still love you both and look forward to seeing you guys soon. He turned 16 years old on March 1, My American Cocker Spaniel will be 15 in May. He is completely deaf and just about blind. She passed away in my arms Jan 17th of this year due to heart problems. My heart had never felt so heavy and broken till that morning.
I mis her everyday. And I truly that we will meet again. She taught me a much about love. Thank u my lexy girl for being in my life. Prayers for you and Lexi. My Lexi is two and loves my 10 year old old cocker named Ezra he was a rescue and is my greatest joy. He helped me when my Mom and Dad died 4 months apart. Cockers are the best I have been blessed by seven and currently own four. My American cocker spaniel, Sally will be 17 on March 27th She is and has been the best dog I ever had.
She is very loved by everyone who knows her. She is not quite the athlete she once was, but then neither am I! Besides a few small health issues, she has been extremely healthy and active. Maybe it was the salt air since we walked on the beach a lot together. She is still going strong. I love you Sally!! Our purred cockerspaniel is 16 years and 8 months and will be 17 may 5 His name is Ollie and although he has been deaf for 5 years he can still see and is as active as if he was a still a pup.
The Cocker Spaniel is a willing, enthusiastic, and keen dog, and is eager to please, active, and very friendly. Owners may find that these dogs are difficult to housebreak, and often barking can be a problem. These dogs are affectionate, which is great news for those looking for a devoted pet, but the Cocker Spaniel can sometimes get a little over dedicated and clingy, which makes him something of a demanding pet, and certainly not ideal for those that cannot dedicate the time to look after a pet and pay it plenty of attention.
The Cocker Spaniel is a pretty, dignified, and elegant looking dog, with a silky, medium length coat and a shorter, undercoat. The coloring can be black, buff, or chocolate, and may have tan trims. The ears of the Cocker Spaniel are long, silky, and hang to the side, adding to its sweet and innocent expression. These dogs are about inches in height, and the weight of the Cocker Spaniel is around pounds.
His body is small but sturdy, and he is a medium shedder, which means that he is not ideal for those with allergies. The coat of the Cocker Spaniel should be brushed every couple of days in order to keep it in good condition, and every couple of months or so you may need to get the coat clipped.
Also, during grooming sessions you should check the ear canals to ensure that they are clean and dry. The life expectancy of the Cocker Spaniel is around years, and there are a number of health problems that are linked to this breed.
This includes PRS. HD, cataracts, autoimmune problems, skin conditions, and epilepsy. The Cocker Spaniel was recognized in England in the late s, and in the same period was also introduced in America.
Some of the conditions are inherent to the breed while others may result from improper breeding, poor diet, lack of exercise, and not seeing the veterinarian enough or when needed.
When it comes to health problems, Cocker Spaniels have their fair share. We love the breed, its merry disposition, love and loyalty, and so we stay educated, dedicated, and teach others about the breed and its propensity for certain health conditions.
Some of the things you can do to help a Cocker Spaniel live a longer life is staying current on veterinary visits, stay away from chemicals as much as you can, consider titer blood testing instead of regular vaccines at a certain age, feed a good quality diet, and give them plenty of mental and physical exercise without overdoing it.
More about that shortly. Cocker Spaniels seem to represent a higher than average amount of dogs diagnosed with immune system disorders including IMHA immune-mediated hemolytic anemia and IMT immune-mediated thrombocytopenia , the latter which my current Cocker, Dexter, survived. There are many theories as to why Cockers have more immune disorders and some say they are simply prone.
Knowing Cockers have challenging immune systems, it makes sense to use caution when injecting, medicating, or using anything chemical-related on or in your Cocker Spaniel. A chemically-based flea topical medication prescribed by the vet nearly killed my first Cocker Spaniel. From a breed standard perspective, the American Spaniel Club says Cockers have three color varieties:.
A lot of controversy surrounds the merle Cocker Spaniel. There are distinct differences between merles and roans and it is critical to understand the difference before bringing a Cocker Spaniel into your life.
The merle coat is seen heavily in other breeds. Maeder said. Whether one particular color of Cocker Spaniel lives longer than another is not well-documented. Dedicated Cocker breeders pour their heart and soul into producing a litter that is structurally sound, has the qualities of a true Cocker, and will provide many years of joy and love for their human owners.
Cancer is a leading cause of death in dogs, and Cocker Spaniels are no exception. Being overweight or obese can lead to tumors, heart disease, liver disease, and joint issues causing immobility.
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