Cocker Spaniel
Learn about the temperament and personality of the Cocker Spaniel. Discover what he's like to live with, his traits and characteristics and how he generally behaves. And look at lots of Cocker Spaniel photos.
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Cocker Spaniel Temperament
Originally (and sometimes still) bred as a gun dog (a hunting dog), the Cocker Spaniel has become one of America's most popular breeds. They love people and crave attention and affection from their masters. They want to be with their families as much as possible and will apply for the position of your shadow, if you're hiring. They do not do well if left alone for long periods of time. A Cocker Spaniel who does not get enough attention will become destructive. They are busy, active and playful, but can be headstrong. Consistent discipline is needed. However, Cocker Spaniels do well in agility, obedience, and therapy. They have a moderate need for exercise, and will need a daily outlet for their energy. They usually enjoy playing ball or Frisbee and learning new tricks. They are athletic, agile, and speedy, and love to just hang out outside, romping around with their families. They are good with other animals and love to live with other dogs. They are excellent with children. They will eat anything and everything in sight, and may try to steal your (and your children's) food. Don't be surprised to find your Cocker Spaniel on the kitchen table licking out the butter dish. They are like a living doorbell (quick to raise the alarm if a stranger approaches the home), but are very friendly with visitors. Your friends will learn to be welcomed by a rapidly wagging tail. These are loyal, loving, sensitive little dogs who make great companions!
Cocker Spaniel Training
The Cocker Spaniel is very intelligent and easy to train. He learns new commands very fast.
Cocker Spaniel Shedding
The Cocker Spaniel sheds a fair amount of hair. You'll find hair stuck to your couch, carpets, clothes and everything else in your home.
Cocker Spaniel Grooming
The medium-length coat of the Cocker Spaniel requires brushing a few times a week to keep it tangle-free.
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Rating: Ease of training
Tells you how easy or difficult a breed is to train.
A higher rating means the breed is easier to train, a lower rating means the breed is harder to train.
An easy to train breed require less time and patience to train.
Rating: Intelligence
Tells you how intelligent a breed is in terms of how quickly it can learn commands from humans. A higher rating means the breed will learn your commands faster (and is therefore generally considered to be more intelligent), while a lower rating means the breed will learn your commands more slowly (and is therefore generally considered to be less intelligent).
Keep in mind that this is only one way to measure a dog's intelligence and a low rating might still mean the breed is highly intelligent in other ways.
Rating: Shedding
Tells you how much hair the breed sheds. The higher the rating the more hair the breed sheds.
Rating: Watchdog
Tells you how good the breed is at being a watchdog and raising the alarm when a stranger approaches. A higher rating means the breed will bark vigorously to warn you of a stranger's presence on your property. A low rating means the breed probably won't bark much if a stranger enters your property.
Rating: Guard dog
Tells you how good the breed is at being a guard dog due to the appearance, size, and strength of the breed. A breed with a high guard dog rating will make an intruder think twice before stepping foot on your property.
Rating: Popularity
Tells you how popular the breed is in terms of ownership. A higher rating means that more people own the breed. The more popular a breed is the easier it is to find and purchase one because there are more breeders breeding it.
Rating: Size
Tells you how large or small the breed is. A lower rating means the breed is smaller and a higher rating means the breed is larger. It gives you a quick idea of how physically large or small the breed is compared with all the other breeds.
Rating: Agility
Tells you how agile the breed is. A higher rating means the breed is fast and nimble on its feet while a lower rating means the breed is heavier and slower on its feet.
Rating: Good with kids
Tells you how good the breed is with children. A higher rating means the breed is good with children. Note: all breeds are generally good with kids when they're raised with them.
