"Cocker Spaniel Training Tips, Dog Breed Information and Puppy Pictures"

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Cocker Spaniel dog breed is a medium size family dog that always wears a happy face.

This is no wonder that it has the nick name "Merry Spaniel". Merry Spaniel likes to wag his tail when he is around his owner and sometime he is quite attached to his owner.

Since about 200 years ago, Cockers have been one of the popular family dogs. They are intelligent, gentle and good with children. So, parents can always feel safe to have this dog as house pet. So, you should expect to see smooth Cocker Spaniel training sessions.

These medium dogs have long well-feathered hanging ears with silky, flat feathered medium length coat. Thus, you need to brush his coat regularly so that the coat will always clean. Although it is medium size, you should take him out for daily exercise so that he will be fit and get away from any healthy problems.

"Cocker Spaniel Dog Breed Information and Pictures"

This dog has other names like English Cocker Spaniel, Cocker, or Merry Cocker. Their closest cousin is American Cocker Spaniel. They are active sporting dogs that used to help people in hunting. They are used as hunting dogs because of their eagerness of retrieving things when under command. But nowadays, most of the cockers are family pets.

History and Origins
There were 2 types of spaniels in England: land spaniels and water spaniels about 500 years ago. The spaniels that we are seeing today begin during mid 1800s. During this time the spaniels have been categorized based on weights. There were many types of spaniel were recorded between 1850s and 1900s which including Cocker. In 1936, English Cocker and American Cocker have been separated into different group.

Group
Cocker Spaniel, together with Golden Retriever dog breed, has been categorized as Sporting Group in American Kennel Club (AKC) and Gun Dog Group in The Kennel Club (UK).

Living Condition
This dog will be ok to live in an apartment or a condominium place. It will be better if they are staying in a house with a yard so that there are spaces for them to run around.

Exercise
All dogs needs exercise. This especially applies to Cockers that have a lot of energy. You should take him for a 45 minute daily walk to keep him fit.

You may try to give your Cocker Spaniel training after exercise. Some dog owners claimed to see a better result when conducting the puppy training (See: Free Puppy Training Tips) after the exercise.

Shedding
Cocker Spaniel shed from time to time. You will need to brush him regularly so that the hair will not be all around the places.

"Cocker Spaniel Physical Appearance, Characteristics, Temperaments and Average Life Span"

General Appearance
This breed has well-proportioned head and the eyes are big and round. The neck is long and the ears are long and well-feathered. The muzzle is broad and deep.

Coat and Color
The coat is medium-long, silky, flat, slightly curly and have textual. Color can be black, tan or brown.

Size
Height: 15.0 - 17.0 inches (38.0 - 43.0 cm)
Weight: 27.0 - 34.0 pounds (12.0 - 15.0 kg)

Average Life Span
12 - 15 years

Litter Size
5 - 7 puppies

Characteristics/Temperaments and Energy level
Cocker Spaniel is friendly and gentle. That is what makes them good family dogs that will do well with children. These dogs have carried their ancestors' temperaments which are hunting dogs. So, they are eager to work and bold.

They can be lively and playful sometime. But with enough exercise, they will not cause trouble at home. Sometime when you see your cocker is hyperactive, that's mean you need to take him out for more exercise.

Some dog owners do not care much about Cocker Spaniel training. Actually if you want to develop a well-balanced Cocker Spaniel at your house, you should give your Cocker training.

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