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…
Donna Keates
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Cockers pick you, and they own you. All cocker owners know that.
Leisa Handforth
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My babies ❤❤
Dana J Adams Gustafson
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Mine are terribly “cute” 🙂
Tracy Reed
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Lacey Reed
Lacey Reed
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ya cause you will end up being their personal slaves, but its ok…they are really cute
Tracy Reed
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we didn’t mind being Boo’s slaves… he was the greatest.
Cathy Bushell
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Princess Poppy is a golden cocker and has a lovely nature, gets on well with children, cats, other dogs and people, she is a bit of a cuddle monster!
Sandra Black
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Annabelle, aka sweet girl. Best dog ever!!!! ❤ her!
Sarah Louise Morris
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Ahh she’s gorgeous looks like my boy marmite xx
Joanne Dearing
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Ah he’s a cutie Sarah Louise Morris. Millie is my mum & Dad’s dog . They’ve not had her a year yet . She’s 5 x
Joanne Dearing
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Marmite looks to have big padded paws too , just like millies x
Joanne Dearing
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This is her , having cuddles with my son lol
Rita Bernath
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How could you not live their sweet faces? This is my 9 year old, Izzy Rae.
Greg Jeffrey
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Harlee Westmoreland
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Don’t worry, they only become the love of your life. Very loyal and doesn’t tell anyone your secrets.
Rozlyn Manning
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See told you.
Rozlyn Manning
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Just kidding Sam and Max!! Dreadful parents don’t even post a photo of you two cuties.
Greg Jeffrey
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Sam 🙁 would rather be known as Syd. Here’s a photo for you (even tho you don’t deserve one!)
Michelle Evans
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We would be lost without our Daffy Dog
Sarah O Sullivan
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Shauna O’Sullivan Imelda Osullivan
Bianca Morro Gambardella
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Cocker Spaniels no you better than you know yourself and they can read your soul. Love them.
Shauna O'Sullivan
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That’s so stupid
Michelle Turner
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They stink they bite groomers and bets hate them. Just a few reasons why
Tracy Green
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Ben is the most loving to me and so loyal to his human daddy. I call him his shadow. He goes nuts every night he comes home from work. He is 11 1/2 years old
Karen Messenger
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Lori. 11 is Sandie!
Lori Messenger
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10 is sandie not11
Lynne Wilson
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So glad this was a joke!!!!!!! I truly agree with everything that was written and then some. Grew up with them. LOVE – LOVE – LOVE them.
Donna Hendee
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Horrid Headline. Fools will believe it snd Abuse poor things. Stop and just post in clear English. Quit the Crap
Eleanor Tatro
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hAD FIVE!! MOSTLY RESCUES & ADOPTEES! ALL DIFFERENT ALL WONDERFULLY LOVABLE! E
Nikki Jones
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Haha JonJo Newton look you really shouldn’t. .lol
Tess Gibbs
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i ha a cocker she was the best dog i every own and when she passed away it was the sades day i will neve forget her
Linda Sage
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I don’t agree I have had three and they have all be a delight I still have my beautiful boy who is now 10.5 and blind but I wouldn’t change a day
Annette Arocho
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Lol When I read this post I was like WHAT.. he was one of the best dogs ever.. miss him so much.
Annette Arocho
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lol
Caroline Young
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Have been owned by 6 English Cocker Spaniels since 1986 & can honestly say I’ve never felt more loved, more joy & happiness than living with these delightful pups!
Lances Lots
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My beauties
Jude Scott
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So so loyal
Angela Jackson-Fields
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True
Angela Jackson-Fields
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Cocker spaniels the only dog I like
Jodie White
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Michael White, Shannon White, Samantha White
Kate Salmon
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It missed out “They never melt your heart when they look at you with their big eyes!”
Cheryl Brady
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great photos….I loved my cocker spaniel Jack who I got at 11 months…he passed away at age 12 several years ago…I still miss him so much…
KimandMike Ross
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We have 4 of those “monsters”. A black & tan male, a black & white parti that thinks she is human and two roans. Got my first cocker in 1988. Can’t live without them.
Pauline Pratt
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Just love my Rosie..just had to bath her after a wall in the park..dirty dog = dirty bathroom = 6 bath towels!! Hard work but she’s worth it
Paul Cain
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My phoebe is the babie in da house an she knows it.
Andy Holmes
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Wonderful dogs.
Barry Garringer
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Tina Garringer
Maggie Stritton
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Our two fabulous pickles, Harry and Molly, drawn for me as a Fantastic Christmas present xx
Lisa Johnson Dodson
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Funny!!!!! I LOVE mine!!
Cyndy Lichtsinn
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We have a cousin to the Cocker Spaniel. Remi is an English Cocker she is a great member of the family. Grest with the little grandkids. Also a wonderful pheasant hunter. One of the funniest dogs we have had. Lots of energy. We love her