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…
Diane Scott
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Who ever posted this has never had a cocker spaniel and I am offended. They are the most loveable dogs I have ever owned.
Jill Schuetz
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Love our rescue baby❤️
Lee Todeschini
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Georgia Watson-Jones
Christopher Wallace
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Want
Lisa Foley
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Love our crazy Cocker……Ladybird!
Lisa Foley
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Our crazy Ladybird….
Susan Robinson
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We have 2 most loving dogs
Sharon Young-Southerly
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We have one named Daisy and love her.
Jean Buckle
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these pictures are so adorable
Magaly Del Carmen Arteaga
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I have an Australian labradoodle,
Magaly Del Carmen Arteaga
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But love cocker spaniel, would love to have one in the future.
Katelyn Van Der Linden
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Christian Valenzuela
Sheridan Baker
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Alison Moorcroft
Anya Jones
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i love them mine were the most loving adorable clever boys ever x
Diane Wade
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Too late! Already in love with the greatest cocker ever!
Peggy Koss Huizenga
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Bella, my first love and my favorite beggar
Ciciley Barrett Avila
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We ❤️ our Marlie!! She is truly part of our family!!
Beth Free
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Mark Free
Gareth Tucker
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Gemma Cardy
Gemma Cardy
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❤️ this so much. X
Camille Jackson
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OMG
Jodie Vickers
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Debbie Vickers
William Weir
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Bobby couldn’t live without him he is my best friend.
Karan Preziotti
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My Miss Tallye is the best thing that ever happened 2 me! She is an English Cocker Spaniel going on 13 yrs and have had her since she was 12 was! Luv this girl! Luv’d the pictures!
Gareth Vaughan
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Best workers going. Mine is a star on local shoots.
Kimberly Sharp
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My 3 very special babies. One passed away 5 yrs ago because of cancer. The two chocolate babies are still with me.
Robyn Tolley
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Amanda Patience
Angharad Morgan
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Esther Gottschall-is this true??!
Lizzie Lewis
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Too true!!! 😉
Jane Charnley
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Charlotte Johnson xx
Adam Ariza
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Love to hate but there is too much love.
Vicki Lynch
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Cocker Spaniel is one of the breeds I keep coming back to!
Jess Chartier
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Ashley Elizabeth Maureen Ingram
Karla Germaine Wallace-Ross
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We have had many cocker spaniels. Just can’t have one! Currently have 3. Best breed ever.
Maureen Ingram
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We had our first Cocker for 15 years. She was the most loving & loyal dog ever. I would have 100 dogs like her. So good with my kids and very protective.
Carolyn Knam
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My sweet Mocha!
Carolyn Knam
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And my crazy Cocoa! Love them both. Number 3 and 4 for us, they are sisters.
Angela Gaugler
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Kimberly Gaugler
Donna Plott
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I love my cockers more than anything.
Donna Plott
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Hoping this is an error in the article title!!!!
Cyndy Lichtsinn
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We also love our Remi as I wrote before. I could see all 10. The best is you’ll never go to the bathroom alone again. This is so true.
Marie Puleo Lown
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What an awful title! These are one of the best dogs ever to own!
Tessa Anne Leeming
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She’s beautiful :3
Tessa Anne Leeming
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This is our boy jc 🙂 big suck ask him for a hug and he puts his paws on me to hug him it’s adorable
Tessa Anne Leeming
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I would hug her everyday 🙂 my god she’s cute !
Tessa Anne Leeming
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We had a copper Cocker named Podge miss her 🙁
Deanna Youngblood Arnold
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I have loved mine dearly!!!
Sarah Poolton
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I think I love her too much xx
Stacey Blake
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Just love my cocker spaniel and golden retriever!! They are the best of friends❤️❤️
David Ash
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To late I have a beautiful Chocolate working Cocker named Barney – he is the centre of our household.