Cocker Spaniel

The Cocker Spaniel is one of the most pleasant dogs to own. They have a cheerful disposition and always seem to be in a great mood. These pups make especially good family pets as they adore playing with children. They are even-tempered and are extremely gentle, making them excellent therapy dogs as well.

This breed is part of the Spaniel family, these kinds of dogs were originally used for hunting long before rifles were even invented. Spaniel-type dogs were used especially for hunting birds, so there is a good chance that you may notice your Cocker Spaniel's particular interest in them. These dogs are believed to have originated in Spain, and since their arrival to the United States, they have been a huge hit. Between the 1930s and 1950s, the Cocker Spaniel was ranked number one most popular dog. While they are no longer in the number one spot today, they are still in the top 15 most popular registered breeds.

This 24-28 pound dog is the smallest of the Sporting group dogs. They can be characterized by their long soft ears that are just asking to be stroked. The Cocker Spaniel is a very intelligent breed and will be eager to learn new tricks. They have soft personalities and will certainly prefer being trained with positive reinforcement, these pups will be especially upset if their owners display any type of anger towards them. These dogs can sometimes be quite the barkers though, so you might want to train them to quiet down with a simple command, especially if you don’t want to get in trouble with your neighbors.

While most dogs love to please their people, the Cocker Spaniel is in a league of its own. They love nothing more than being with their family and will be happy to do anything as long as it involves their beloved humans. They will be excited to go play in the park but will be just as pleased to snuggle up on the couch for a movie. The Cocker Spaniel has a calming nature to them, and their joy for life is contagious. It is difficult to ever feel down with these amazing animals around.

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