
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…
Elaine Sedgwick
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Thank you! As are your boys!! Totally love dogs, especially cocker spaniels!! X
Emma Louise Parris
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Our lovely lad!!
Ali Jane Johnson
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SO CUTE…good PLAY ON WORDS…as the REALITY SHOWS…so CUTE, LOVING, EMPATHETIC, and FULL OF LOVE…
Helen Anderson
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Just makes me want one even more Sonia Days
Helen Anderson
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Erin is asking for a puppy for her birthday x
Helen Anderson
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Sonia Days of course 🙂
Bob Sherman
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We have rescued three cockers over the years. Two have passed away. Now we have Shakespeare who was surrendered to a shelter. Needed a forever home and he found it with us. He is quite smart. Doesn’t forget a thing. Kathy
Chris Underhill
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This my Gorgeous WCS but totally bonkers boy Radley
Agnieszka Terlecka
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Our lovely trouble maker Bella.
Christine Warner
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One for you Nicky Warner
Kayleigh Marscial
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Love Harper to bits
Always playful
Paola Eddita Lizotte
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This is my little Simba 🙂 so protective of his Mama and one of the greatest things to ever happen to me 🙂
Hannah Nicholl
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Jonny Watson
Doris Young
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I love cocker spaniels
Grace Callaghan
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@be+
Abbey Elppin Jewels
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This is what I call perfection! Toby my working gun dog! My best friend
Cathy Hope DeWolfe
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I’ll always own one. Along with other breeds I’ve had I always have two dogs at least and there is always a cocker in the household
Stevie Murray
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Natalie Hodgson
Joanne Karitis Brunner
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My Brandy!
Lisa Hill
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i cant even read it because it will probably make my heart ache…this is bar bar with lulu and their black and tan baby… they wrap you round your little finger!
Cindy Weigel Cook
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My girl was almost 16 yrs old when we had to let her go…I didn’t have to look ! ❤️
Anne Richman
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The most wonderful dogs!!!
Anna Pinkerton
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Couldn’t live without my little man
Michelle Cochran-Labicki
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Badger is a handful, and we are blessed to have him. Makes us laugh everyday
Kathy Bates
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my best friend
Camille Jackson
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Cocker spaniel Yeti. Run for your lives!!! #snowpocalyse2016 Washington, DC
Jean Bunkle
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The best dogs in the world miss mine everyday x
Mat Orme
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My Ruby Roo
Armida Sopa
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Our Max he was the best friend for 14 years!!!
Jane Bennett
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Beth Snodgrass
Suzy Hoff Haught
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I couldn’t to the links. I love my cocker spaniels.
Jenni Smith Ne Tavener
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My working cocker Morgan 6 months old now.
Jenni Smith Ne Tavener
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And jay jay photo bombing the picture
Basia Safrance Hawco
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Misleading if you don’t open the link
Mary Catherine Mingle
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Shouldn’t start an article like this, even if it’s a joke…Cocker Spaniels rule! ❤️
Lee Thorpe
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Bree Thorpe lok
Caroline McKay
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Tommy Mckay
Grace Norling
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Our three keep us all very occupied , 1 English cocker and 2 American cockers ! The English is the most crazy and oldest but he still acts like a puppy (that’s an understatement actually)
Chris Underhill
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Your middle cocker looks just like boy Radley x
Tracey Thomson
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Bella my cocker spaniel is wonderful. Always happy. I absolutely love her.
Danielle Vincent
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Amanda McDevitt
Paige Russell
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Sandi Russell
Janet McRae
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A ‘cocker scandal’ lol
Holly Jenkins
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I love my cocker she is the best dog ever
Dana Watts
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so true!
Jo Lee
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Bethany Jennifer Lee
Leah Pyett
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Richard Luscombe
Sandi Russell
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Maybe I will do the same 😉
Abey Huckabay
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My teddy bear (Zues)
Renee Ritz
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❤️❤️❤️my baby, Jacob!!!