Do Cocker Spaniels shed?
Do Cocker Spaniels shed?
Cocker Spaniels are gentle and loving dogs that can make great family pets. They can be very open to meeting both new dogs and humans (if they’re socialised well), which can make them a popular pooch, but not such a great choice if you’re looking for a wallflower.
They get their name from the woodcock bird, as they were originally trained to hunt them
Known as ‘merry cockers’ due to their non-stop wagging tails
In 2005 a Cocker Spaniel named Tangle was the first dog to be successfully trained to detect cancer
Lifespan | 12 - 15+ years |
Price | £750 - £2,000 |
Size | Medium (14-15 inches) |
Weight | 13 - 14.5kg |
Colours | Black, white, tan, red or mixed |
Coat and grooming | Long silky coat that requires daily brushing and grooming once every month or two |
Personality | Intelligent, gentle, affectionate and full of love for their owners |
Exercise frequency | Up to 1 hour per day |
If you’re a Cocker Spaniel owner, there are several health issues you will need to familiarise yourself with. There is no guarantee that your dog will experience any or all of these conditions, but it can be helpful to know what you should look out for when caring for your four-legged friend.
Pet insurance could give you peace of mind if your Cocker Spaniel were to become unwell. John Lewis Pet Insurance offers six different Vet Fee cover levels, ranging from £2,000 - £12,000 per year.
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Provided by vetfone™, one of the UK’s most trusted pet advice services, who can help you to spot any potential health issues. This is a service to complement your normal annual physical check up with your vet.
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If your pet develops a long-term, chronic illness, there’s no limit to the length of treatment as long as there’s no break in your cover.
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*For dental care up to your chosen Vet Fee limit. If your pet has a dental check every 12 months: once it has had its first check and your vet has done any necessary work, should your pet suffer from tooth decay or gum disease before the next 12-month check, or if tooth decay or gum disease are seen at the time of the next check, we pay. If your pet doesn’t have a check every 12 months, or if the work required is not done, we will only pay;
1) For teeth or gums if they are damaged in an accident,
2) If an underlying illness causes tooth decay or gum disease, or
3) To remove teeth as treatment of an illness which is not gum disease or tooth decay.
Pet insurance could give you peace of mind if your furry companion were to become unwell. John Lewis Pet Insurance offers six different Vet Fee cover levels, ranging from £2,000 - £12,000 per year.
Yes, Cocker Spaniels have long, silky fur that does shed, so they can’t be considered hypoallergenic dogs.
Cocker Spaniels will stop growing between one and two years old. They will reach their maximum height around their first year, but their muscles will continue to develop for longer.
Yes, typically, Cocker Spaniels respond very well to training as they’re very smart and love to please their owners.
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