Cocker: An Extraordinary Breed, Leader And Loving
Cocker puppies are a very popular and popular breed. Especially after such an animal starred in the Disney studio movie “The Lady and the Tramp” , where the protagonist is a Cocker Spaniel named Reina. Cockers are an extraordinary breed, loving and with a spirit of leadership. But that is not all. They have other qualities that we will explain below.
Where does Cocker come from?
The Cocker Spaniel has its origins in Spain, as its name implies, although the breed as such was established in Wales in 1892.
The Cockers were brought to England by their Spanish owners, who sold the dogs or gave them away to English aristocrats.
This dog was highly coveted as a hunting dog (which is why it was popularized in England, where fox hunting is a national sport), as it is very efficient both in retrieving fallen prey and in capturing small, smaller land animals.
What does Cocker look like?
The Cocker is a small dog, which can reach up to 40cm in height in females and 45cm in males. The weight ranges between 12.5kg and 14.5kg. Your body is strong and compact.
The elongated head with low-set, wide, silky ears. The eyes are very large, sweet and always dark in color. The tail is long and follows the line of the back, although it is sometimes cut for aesthetic reasons.
The Cocker’s coat is smooth, even, silky and long. It can be black, white, gold or even a mixture of all three.
What is Cocker’s temperament?
Cocker is a loving and extremely intelligent dog. As a hunting dog, it needs constant exercise. He is very fond of running through the countryside and getting into thick undergrowth.
Thanks to their intelligence and lack of exercises, it is possible to teach a multitude of tricks and games without much difficulty.
Besides, it’s a house dog. It is possible to keep it as a pet. Although it is necessary to take into account that he needs constant attention and cannot stand being alone.
However, he is a charming, playful, very sweet and friendly companion.
It is an attentive, curious, docile, decisive, athletic, alert and resistant dog. He has a very good sense of smell, agility and is able to withstand running for long distances. If you have it as a pet, you will need a place to release it to run during the day and let off steam.
It should not be ignored and it is convenient that you always have the task of dedicating yourself to it, otherwise the dog will be bored and may show destructive tendencies.
Although you will develop a lot of attachment to your family and you will establish a very close and special bond with one of the people.
Despite being an affectionate and playful dog, it is not recommended to live in a house with small children, as it tends to bite or growl if disturbed. Therefore, it is necessary to educate him from a puppy and socialize him properly during the walks.
What care does Cocker require?
As it is a very active breed, the Cocker has a lot of tendency to get fat, so it is necessary to take care of its diet, in addition to taking it to exercise regularly.
The ideal diet for a Cocker is a diet rich in essential nutrients (protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, copper, fatty acids and zinc), but in addition it should be rich in protein to help with the health of its coat.
The most suitable foods for them (because they are the most protein rich) are chicken, lamb, fish and eggs.
In addition to feeding, the Cocker also needs special care for its coat, such as daily brushing and occasional grooming. For this it is necessary to take the Cocker to a specialized professional.
The breed still needs regular hygiene care, with special attention to the feet and ears, as they accumulate a lot of dirt in these regions.
How is Cocker’s overall health?
In general, Cocker is in very good health and can live for 11 to 12 years. However, it has a genetic tendency to present some diseases, such as skin allergies, bite problems, ear infections, cataracts, benign tumors or deafness. Sometimes they are also prone to harm other dogs.
