
Cocker Spaniels are dogs belonging to two breeds of the spaniel dog type: the American Cocker Spaniel and the English Cocker Spaniel, both of which are commonly called simply Cocker Spaniel in their countries of origin.
The American Cocker Spaniel is a breed of sporting dog. It is a spaniel type dog that is closely related to the English Cocker Spaniel; the two breeds diverged during the 20th century due to differing breed standards in America and the UK. Some of the words that describe the temperament of an American Cocker Spaniel are: Outgoing, Even Tempered, Merry, Joyful, Trusting, Sociable.
The English Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gun dog. The English Cocker Spaniel is an active, good-natured, sporting dog standing well up at the withers and compactly built. There are “field” or “working” cockers and “show” cockers. Some of the words that describe the temperament of an English Cocker Spaniel are: Playful, Faithful, Friendly, Quiet, Affectionate, Trainable.
Do you think you can handle this breed?
Cocker Spaniels may be widely known to be sociable and playful, but there are reasons why you should NEVER allow them into your family. You’d be simply crazy to even consider it!
Here are 12 reasons why…
Barbara Jean Dollahite Gabbard
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They will steal your heart!
Colette Hodgkins
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Without a doubt best breed ever!! This is an old photo of my black boy Shaymus now 9 and a lot greyer!!
Terrie Gregory Bloodworth
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i have a cocker spaniel and he is a joy to have
Kim Kaplan
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Trucker was my terror puppy but now, after he got it (HA) he is the best!!
Margaret Grant Morrison
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well I have a working cocker ,who takes no nonsense of anyone, but has a great nature, best spaniel ever x
Shaun Degraw
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If I could I would own a zillion cocker spaniels. My chosen breed
Kirsty Willis
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Haha Danielle…this is defo true!!! He sure can’t get on with other dogs…I think everyone is true apart from with cats Lol he don’t know any cats 😛 xx
Leigh Dean
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Brian Dean
Brian John
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MY cocker Sophia is the best dog I have had. . every day with her is a gift
Noel Magill Donna Pogue
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Jess our cocker feeling festive
Janice Sadler
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Our cocker, Jasper, is Iike your shadow. Xx
Haley Geddes
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I love mine to the moon.
Debra Bauer
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They steal your heart…❤️
Beth S. Alcain
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My Bentley
Marisha Treloar
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My handsome boy Jarvis the cocker !❤️❤️❤️
Wendy Cooke
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My babies are just ruined x love them always x
Julie Tancock
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They are the most adorable dogs ever!
Ivette Triana
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They hide your feet! lol
Ivette Triana
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And steal your pillow lol
Rachael Morrison
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Anna Grace Mark Cottrell
Ann Davis
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Love our blue roan cocker spaniel Cassie so much she loving, funny, everything you could ever wish for !!!
Tonya Rigsbee Higgs
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I have two, love them!! Sweetest dogs ever!
Fiona Mackenzie
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Lovely dogs. So affectionate and great company. Mental though!
Linda Leaburn
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So true, get one at your own risk. My cocker hates Xmas too!
Glenna Meadows
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<3
Paul Penkava Jr.
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Amanda Yancey Penkava
Russell Walters
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I take it this is a joke of some kind. I consider myself to have a good sense of humor but I simply don’t get it the whole “Whatever you do don’t get one of these monsters. It will be the worst thing you ever do!” Is the dumbest statement I ever heard
Colleen Bledsoe
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Would not trade my Cockers for the world.
Mike Herrmann
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why i would never have any other dog..
Mandy Phillips
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Gorgeous dogs… Just don’t have a golden or red……to unpredictable me thinks!!!!
Ted Withers
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Tracey Palmer
Richard Buie
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Oh my gosh!! I so wished I had read this 5 years ago. If I had instead of putting myself through all the torment of having my beautiful , loving little Sammi laying here by my side……I may have had 2 of them!! The torture goes on! LOL Cockers are the best!!!
Lyn Donnelly
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David Lorentson Donna Mullen
Katie Elphinstone
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Claire Elphinstone
Claire Elphinstone
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Defo getting one
Darrelyn Clawson Sanders
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I can’t even sit on the toilet alone!
Marie Fournier Blue
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My sweet Ellie Mae and my German Shepherd Raina get along perfectly!
Nancy Spiegla
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Had one for fifteen years she was the best miss her
Sharlene Garrison
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What?…..Monster my foot! This is Cocoa….he is smartest, sweetest, most loyal and loving little man I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting and owning. I found him at a puppy mill at the age of 11 weeks. Monster no, Angel, yes. He is perfect in every way, he gets along with other dogs and people of every age especially small children! I could not ask or a better breed.
Sharlene Garrison
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Cocoa Garrison
Deborah Harper
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Erin Denney x x x
Donna Nettle
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Love it, and so true 🙂 x
Robin Deems
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Wouldn’t trade them for anything!
Deborah Purcell Slade
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I adore my two little monsters!!!!!
Sarah Louise Morris
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This is a load of crap!!!! I love my cocker marmite!! Best decision we ever made!!
Sarah Louise Morris
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Sorry to jump on here but a few of these lovelies are similar to my boy marmite!! Xx
Maggie Martin
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Oh I do love my cocker spaniels!!!
Lynn Scott
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Ahh he’s gorgeous lovely name x
Yvonne Dearing
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They are all so much alike Sarah x
Marcia Maddox Reed
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They are simply the best!!