English Cocker Spaniel Breeders Have A Great Job

Written on April 28, 2009 – 7:36 am | by English Cocker Spaniel |

The English cocker spaniel breeders of the world really have a wonderful job. They are fortunate enough to be in constant contact with one of the happiest, most energetic and loving canine breeds in existence. An English cocker spaniel brings an air of joy and enthusiasm to any adventure, whether it’s a walk around the block, a run on the beach or an agility course training session. A beautiful dog with a silky flat coat, the cocker is small and sturdy with a lot of energy and joy in life. The breed was developed as to hunt, to penetrate dense undergrowth to recover game and they enjoy their job and perform willingly. Many English cockers need very little training to retrieve and enjoy their job.

Standard colors include black and red and many of the parti-colors including the ticking and roaning patterns. English cocker spaniel breeders are not usually breeding for color, since there are not many restrictions on blended colors; they are trying to breed to maintain temperament and the healthy sturdy characteristics this dog is known for. The English cocker is also known as being affectionate, friendly, and protective. This little dog is a great addition to an energetic family that will keep their new puppy busy and well trained. An English cocker fit well in an apartment as long as they are treated with daily exercise. Most people use a wagging tail as a guide to the happiness of their dog and the cocker owner will never be disappointed as their dog’s tail will be in constant, merry motion. This dog is always ready to please their people and becomes a member of the family right away. There may be a few problems with housebreaking, but this varies from dog to dog and can be handled with training.

Recently, agility training has become very popular in the United States, and it’s been found that the English cocker is well suited for agility trials. The training suits their willingness to please and their sense of adventure make them happy to be in the crowd and enjoying the sport. They are happy to participate and often do quite well. It is possible that the English cocker spaniel breeders of the future will breed to intensify the agility abilities in the future, since it is a growing and popular sport. Anyone looking a happy, healthy, energetic addition to their families will do well to check into the English cocker spaniel.