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world thanks to their gentle, kind natures and because they are so amenable, they are a wonderful choice for first-time owners.

 

Children and Other Pets

Cocker Spaniels are known to be very tolerant and patient with children of all ages which is one of the reasons they have remained such popular family pet the world over. If well socialised when puppies, Cocker Spaniels tend to be very good around other family pets and this includes cats and small animals commonly found in the home which is also due to the fact they are very social dogs by nature.

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Exercise

Cockers need to be given regular brisk daily exercise that includes lots of mental stimulation for them to be truly happy and well-balanced dogs. They are high energy, active dogs and they like nothing more than being out and about exploring the great outdoors with their nose to the ground following a scent.

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Cocker puppies don't need to be given lots of exercise to begin with because they are still growing and developing which means they just need to have a play in the garden for the first few weeks.

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Feeding

Like all dogs, Cocker Spaniels need to be fed a good quality, nutritious diet to suit their ages and the amount of daily exercise they are given. Over-feeding a Cocker would result in them putting on weight and this can lead to all sorts of health issues. It can affect their joints, bones and heart which is especially true if a dog is still growing and developing.

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