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…
Kacey Mckenzie
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So True x
Tammy Terranova-Veach
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I own 2 crickets and love them
Betty Gray
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Emma Lang
Mark Mckenzie
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That’s because you don’t like sharing your Pringles kacey x
Kacey Mckenzie
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Haha I know!
Sara Panjwani
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I love my dog Freckles, he is the best companion and friend, everyone loves him at the dog park, I have no problems with him
Nick Macca Mclellan
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Amy Princess Mclellan
Paula Young
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Sheila Reid
Sheila Reid
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My girl, Ruby…best pal x
Antony Cresswell
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Glad I looked at this before I commented as I was all ready to have ago at who ever it was that said never own a spaniel…I own a spaniel for ten years and she was my best friend that was so loveable and kind..she past away 9 months ago and miss her so much…….glad this was a joke..
Pete Durrand
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Donna Durrand
Donna Durrand
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I love my baby girl!!
Katie Roe
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Emily Ettel, we should definitely stop adopting cocker spaniels!
Charlotte Henderson
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Maisie, they are so cute x
David Blake
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They are adorable dogs Jane Blake
Stacey Johnston
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Or a Ewok
Emma Cardwell
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Ron Cardwell
Christy May
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My boy Jake owns my heart for sure. My little side kick!
Karen Roberts
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I adore my maggie
Alec Dawe
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Beth Carpenter
Beth Carpenter
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It is terrible she’s such a hassle! 😉
Love my girly x
Raisa Williams
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Owen Williams
Rebecca Gardner
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David Gardner a must read!!
Lisa Foncellino
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I would have a gaggle of them. Lol
David Gardner
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Ha, I thought it was going to be a serious List of reasons!! Not 12 reasons why we should get one in the new year!!!
Connie Modory Holcombe
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Also, they NEVER console you or comfort you if they sense that you are down….
Susan Chilvers
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My best buddy
Janet Naylor
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We were mad enough to get a third one!!!
Lesley Moore
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Steve Moore
Lynda Greer
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working cocker spaniels ROCK – get a life
Sarah Platts
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Lauren Platts Bob Platts <3
Bob Platts
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…and they keep pestering you at night for treats. lol Love em to bits
Amy Osborne
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You can say that again.
Mine is 8 but still wild.
Amy Osborne
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Me too. Glad I read. You can see others did not by their comments.
Chris Parsonage
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Omg looks just like our first cocker Mickey. Does he haveShady Lady, or lacside in his kc certificate
Chris Parsonage
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Come on cocker spaniel lovers pic of chocolate roans. Miss my previous dogs so much. But Sasha is amazing.
Liz Jenkins
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this is my little lady she is called magic
Angela Stevens
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My two just luv each other
Angela Stevens
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So cute
Angela Stevens
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My gorgeous girl x
Megan Kelly
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Our sweet boy Snoopy!
Ryan Mccoy
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Most loyal, loving, and caring puppies.
Cathy Kaden
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I love cockers they awesome.
Penny Baker
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My sweet Hailey Mae
Chris Somkid Soan
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Francesca Louise Ellis
Ross Mackie
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Laura Mackie
Jaci Voigt
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Kristen Carter Kathy Patteson Voigt Andrew Voigt Allison Rodgers
Michelle Binnion
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Just makes me want more! I think Millie needs a friend Andy Pemble
Amy Osborne
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Precious Puppies!
Amy Osborne
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Cavaliers are Adorable!