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…
1. When Cocker Spaniels are born they are just terrifying…
2. These dogs will never listen to your troubles…
3. They do not even get along that well with one another…
4. They don’t like to play…
5. These dogs will never make you smile…
6. You never know when they take a break…
Julie Craig
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Paul Falconer
Kym Walsh
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My boy blue
Cindy OKeefe
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Cocker Spaniels own my heart. They are a lot of work and worth every second of it. We have two. Would have more if my husband would let me..
Claire Louise Anne Roberts
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Kate Ranaboldo
Ken Tinker
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Not even bothering to look. I love Cockers and will have no other.
Ellyn Kahn Mayer
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They certainly like their comfort 😉
Karrie Sandvig
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I used to have 2 Cocker Spaniels (RIP girls) who got along fine together & both were very sweet dogs who were so full of love
Julia Scott Dyball
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We have two beautiful girls
Danielle Luna Pinedo
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Our beautiful cocker Pepper and our rescue dog Maverick.
Victoria Jane Smith
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Shaun Carrack George Graham Smith Jessica Smith
Debbie Hayward
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Our cocker spaniel Coby x
John Sampson
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you told me to late mines mad as a hatter
Gail Rae
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They are the best dogs
David Mcmaster
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Christine Fox. No never.
David Mcmaster
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Iv only got 6′ lol.
David Mcmaster
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Charlotte Goss. Lol.
Gary Wood
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Make that 13 reason, they will take over your boat!
Amy Cox Burger
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They are the Cutest things Ever!
Mandy Cocking
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Luna is our 3rd Cocker. Love her to bits. Happy Christmas fellow cocker lovers xx
Richard Webb
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we have one and she is great..
Jennie Spohr
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this is full of$#%&!@*!! i had a black one and he was the best dog ive ever had around kids and family till he got to old and i had to let him go. so no way r u or anyone else ever going to tell me i shouldnt have one
Simone Abelin
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<3 <3 <3 Forever and always, these pups.
Hi D LaFleur
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Love this and the breed they are the best ever!
Hi D LaFleur
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Brenda LaFleur read this ☺
Susan Dibben Kennedy
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Owned two rescues. Best dogs I ever owned~they passed away years ago. I still thinking of the love and affection they gave us. Just an awesome breed!
Chris Turner
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Totally agree.
Rosemary Nelson
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Adorable & wouldn’t have it any other way
Philbilly Clampit
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Barney is my best friend
Vera Yorke
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we had a cocker spaniel when i was really young her name was troy and iloved her dearly she was an orange roan with a good temprement ,
Aileen West Davis
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Love my cocker spaniel. Best dog ever.
Kristi Stevens-Church
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Best dog ever! Got 2 of them and have had other in the past. Love my cocker spaniel’s
Kezia Harvey
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I love my cocker
Popi Mavromatis
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Too late !!
Marion Nundy
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Iv 3 spaniels wouldn’t be without any of them x
Sarah Miller
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Rhett and Cammie.
Deb Johnson
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I love to pet my cocker’s soft round little head! <3
Emma Palma Yeaman
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The information is not adequate. We had 3 cookers. Asroc is the only one that. That have liver shunt
Barbara Andrewartha
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yes i agree with everything you have said
Nick Marino
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Donna
Lee Mada Knight
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13. when they pass it will break your heart! I know, because my heart is broken since my Fabio passed. I cant bring myself to replace him, there is no replacement for him.
Donna Marino
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Can you handle this cuteness???
Nick Marino
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Oh jewel
Nick Marino
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agreed lol
Mike Rican Acosta
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This scared me, but turned out to be too cute!
Mike Rican Acosta
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Bear N Bayleigh
June Suits
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lol, their not monsters, their little heart breakers and most loving and loyal .. best friends a person could ever have. 🙂 !!!!! someone is crazy if they say these little baby’s are monsters.. only if they tare up a roll of toilet paper !!! lol 🙂 tee hee.. !!!!
Louise Parker
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I’ve been rescuing Cocker Spaniels all of my adult life…they are the absolute best dogs!!! My latest is 11.5 years old and I have had her for 10 years. She no longer hears as she has had surgery on both ears; but she hasn’t skipped a beat. She is still protective, loving, and beautiful!!! She has saved my life in more ways than I’ll ever be able to thank her. Every day I wake up so very thankful that she is still with me. She knows how much she is loved; and if I had it my way, I’d want to come back as my dog!!! I love you Chelsea Marie!!!!
Megan Mathews
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That’s great! They’re the best dogs ever!!!
Madalena Dinis
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I had an american cocker spaniel baby face for 15 1/2 yrs , and those were the best yrs of my life. I miss her everyday. They are the best ever!!!!!
Jane White
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Sorry but I had a few and they where the best dog. Love to get some more.