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PET CARE
GROOMING AN
English
Cocker Spaniel
By Kezia Cherian & Cherian M J
@casagoldcockers
he English Cocker Spaniel is a medium-sized gun they look sad and owners may be tempted to excuse any
dog with long ears and a happy disposition. They unacceptable behaviour that occasionally arises, which
Tcan be quite lively, bouncy, and exuberant due to can result in an unruly and disobedient dog.
their zest for life.
Here is a basic outline of my understanding of the
The ‘Cocker’ in their name comes from their days of appearance of this Breed as taught to me by many
hunting woodcock in England, although English Cockers experienced and successful breeders and breed judges
have been used to hunt many other types of birds as well. from India and around the world.
The English Cocker Spaniel is described as merry and
affectionate with a calm and even-tempered disposition. APPEARANCE:
They are playful, trainable, and friendly towards people An English Cocker is never described as an elegant
and other dogs. When well socialized, the English Cocker dog (oh, they are beautiful for sure). A well conformed
Spaniel has a merry tail-wagging nature and is sweet and English Cocker Spaniel is a cobby dog that is of a square
gentle with everyone. Unless taught to be independent, appearance and also thick set throughout.
some of them are so persistently affectionate that they
become clingy and demanding of attention. Cocker puppies are often described as Chunky (in a
casual parlance), meaning they are dense and thick-
While they are merry Cockers, they are also a breed that bodied, and sometimes quite muscular. A puppy who is
can be manipulative due to their intelligence and the fact chunky is strong and built solidly. This is more like how
that they are ‘in tune’ with their owners. They need fi rm you would define a true to type English Cocker Spaniel
(clear rules and boundaries) but kind and gentle handling. puppy. Chubby is plump/fat and rounded - implicating to
Their soulful eyes and sweet demeanour can mean that be soft, while Chunky is heavy and well boned.
An article written by Kezia Cherian and Cherian M J of Casagold English Cocker Spaniels. All rights reserved.
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