They have a life-span from 12-14 human years.
Cocker spaniels live up to a normal dog age which is 14. They also can live up to 18.
The life span of an American Cocker Spaniel is 12 - 15 years.
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The average life span is about 10-14 years old.
they can live for up to 14 years however the average age is around 9 - 10
Today or yesterday? There was a type of dog referred to as a 'spaniel'. Spaniels were special because they made it easier for families to eat well. The spaniels were used to help catch or flush out birds so that us humans could kill the birds and eat them. Back then they did not have grocery stores in which to buy their foods and folks actually had to get up early and go find food. Many different types of Spaniels were bred for the many different types of bird hunting which then begot our Cocker spaniels who specialized in the 'cocks' which is a type of small bird. Today the Cocker spaniel is a family companion dog mostly but they do have many years of genetic bird flushing skills locked into their genes.
I also have a seven year old Cocker Spaniel that had chronic ear infections... however she also ended up cauliflower ear and had her ear canals removed -but i do know that Cocker Spaniels are known for having ear troubles, I can get more information about the medication we used and other information soon, I'll tell as soon as I can.
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It's quite shocking when their a puppy, just like a baby. They seem to shoot up. But they don't get that big so don't worry :) They grow to be... let me out it this way. When they are fully grown their head should be about the size they were when they a very small puppy :) so yes, pretty fast the first year, but then they slow down :)
Really fast!! I've got a cocker Spaniel and we entered her in a race once in a dog competition. She beat a gray hound without even trying! :)
Not that I'm an expert on puppies or anything but I do know that cocker spaniels used to be used for picking up pigeons when they were shot (the pigeons) by people and they would bring them back to them. They dribble sometimes because their mouth has an outline that is quite soft and it dribbles. They have this soft jaw line because when they carried the pigeons they didn't want to hurt them - or something like that anyway. Don't be put off cocker spaniels though because they are easy to train and are good around children. Also my dad used to have one and it didn't dribble so I personally think it's a load of rubbish. They do need quite a lot of grooming however but still don't be put off. Someone told my mum this (after I was begging to have a cocker spaniel) and now she seems really put off by them.
A cocker spaniel is a perfect dog for many households. However, before you decide to add one to your family, you will need to consider many factors to make sure that you are prepared to train and take care of a cocker spaniel which will accompany you to up to 15 years.As a sturdy medium-sized dog, a cocker spaniel is good either as a house pet or as a working dog. However, do not think that this means a cocker spaniel will be ideal for you. You need to consider its temperament before deciding whether a cocker spaniel will be a valuable addition to your family.In general, cocker spaniels tend to be a little bit shy, but most of them are very obedient towards their owners. If you don’t want to have a shy dog, you will need to spend extensive amount of time to socialize the dog when it is still a puppy. A cocker spaniel is good for households with young children and elderly as it has a sweet and gentle disposition. Since cocker spaniels are good work dogs by nature, they need plenty of daily exercise. They also need firm leadership, so you will need to read up on books on how to become a good pack leader.Without proper training and leadership, a cocker spaniel may develop common negative behaviors such as shyness, dominance, or submissive urinating when it is overexcited. As a result, you have to make sure that you are ready to become a good dog trainer.In addition, you should expect to devote plenty of time to groom your cocker spaniel. Pay special attention to areas under the eyes. You may choose to keep your cocker spaniel’s coat long, but it still requires daily brushing, weekly shampooing, and quarterly trimming.Cocker spaniels are prone to cataracts, liver disease, and hip dysplasia. Make sure you have the resource to take your dog for regular health check-ups.