American Cocker Spaniel Puppy Dog Care

Your Online Guide to Caring For American Cocker Spaniel Dogs and Puppies

If you are consider adding a American Cocker Spaniel dog or puppy to your family, the US Dog Pages Guide to American Cocker Spaniel Puppy Dog Care can help you learn about any special care requirements for this breed. From exercise needs to grooming to any special dietary requirements, you'll learn what you need to know to properly care for your American Cocker Spaniel dog or puppy. In addition, we have provided many links to American Cocker Spaniel dog care resources where you can find additional American Cocker Spaniel dog care information.

The Cocker Spaniel has long been favored as a family pet, not only in the country of its origins, but also throughout the world. Known for his beautiful coat, soft brown eyes and sweet expression, he is surprisingly much more than a simple pampered pet. In addition to his place at his mistress' side, he is equally at home with his master, out hunting in the fields. The smallest of the sporting breeds, the Cocker Spaniel is as versatile as he is loveable.

The Cocker Spaniel is bred for work in the field and, for this reason, he does need his exercise. Failing to provide him with adequate room to romp and play can lead to obesity or, if left alone for too long, the Cocker Spaniel may turn to destructive behavior. Ideally, Cocker Spaniel owners should have a large fenced in yard, or be prepared to make frequent trips down to the dog park so he can play a few rousing games of fetch. While they can adapt to apartment living, keeping a Cocker Spaniel will mean frequent walks and, even more important, the necessity of a leash - due to the fact that they are hunting dogs, Cocker Spaniels can be prone to wandering away or bolting after things.

Compared to some of the other breeds, the Cocker Spaniel desires a fair amount of maintenance, if you plan on keeping him looking pretty. Long waves of silky hair cover his body and should be trimmed in order to keep him neat, in addition to requiring frequent brushing to prevent mats. Many keep their Cocker Spaniels clipped short, especially during hot weather, but this will still mean regular trips to the groomer.

In addition to his coat, the Cocker Spaniel's ears are so thick and heavy that they frequently need to be cleaned and checked for signs of infection. This is important to do on a weekly basis, and perhaps even more often if your dog is one that likes to swim or get into any situation where he may get moisture in his ears. Light-colored dogs can also be prone to rust-colored stains from their eyes, though this is easily maintained with special bathing products.

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