Cocker Spaniel

[markh1973]

We have been thinking about getting a dog and have seen an 8 month old cocker spaniel for sale - his family are relocating and can't take him with them. He lives with a 3 year old and a 7 week old baby at the moment.

So for all you dog owners out there what are cockers like as family pets - we have a 19 month old boy and my 8 and 6 year old boys come and visit every couple of weeks. We also have a cat - how are your cockers with cats?

All advice appreciated.

[cal72]

Perfect i would say with kids.
Very livley and always on the go young kids should get on well as they like to play lots.
there not to large to get out of hand but plenty of excersise should keep them happy.

[ShadownINja]

NFI but loooook: http://www.google.co.uk/images?q=cocker%20spaniel Get it and worry about them being carnivorous man-eaters later.

[Morningside]

Bloody awesome dogs. My mother had one. She was also a rescue (dog, not mother ), as the chap I worked for was 'getting rid'.

Bid humpy with the cat at first, but they all soon learn to leave with each other.

Great dog, super friendly and good with dogs, children, people with no hangups.

And as a bonus a GREAT swimmer.

Go for it

Edited by Morningside on Thursday 2nd September 10:27

[killsta]

I agree with the others. It'll have bag loads of energy but probably won't have a bad bone in it's body.

Great for kids to play with

[Luke.]

We've had two over the years. Both great dogs, though one was a little highly strung and epileptic. But on the whole, loved them to pieces.

[MaxAndRuby]

There are good ones and bad ones. I'd suggest a weekend test drive at your house first.

[alfa pint]

My sister's on her second. Top dogs, if a little dopey and occasionally needy. Black ones have a bad reputation for being a bit grumpy, but the rowan ones my sister has have been lovely.

[Morningside]

Blue roan ones are really nice looking. Mother had the classic golden one. Mainly because I got her and she was free.

[theshrew]

Ive got one mate. Got her when she was 11 weeks old 2 months before my daughter was born (she was 2 at weekend) fantastic together. Very friendly, loving but lively dogs.

I want another but Mrs wont let me boooooooooo.

Have a look on http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php all the info you need is on there mate

[insurance_jon]

I love my working cocker to bits, mad as a badger, but great with our son. Thinking of getting a second one so he has a mate to run round the garden with. Warning.....they never seem to run out of energy

[mr brightside]

We had one in our family when I was growing up and so did my wife, so we are both big fans of Cocker Spaniels.
Great dogs and very friendly, soft dogs.
We are thinking about getting a dog as well, and we would only get a cocker.

[muppetdave]

Slightly O/t, but not worthy of another thread, we've got a 13 week old Sprocker (3/4 Cocker now I'd say with the breeding). And your question about cats, I'm sure it will be fine - but our puppy just tried to body slam one of our cats this morning, but the cat was more nimble leaving the dog splatted on the floor, too too funny for words!

(Aside from that, she's good with the cats when she's quiet, but she's a pup and boisterous at the moment and they're not huge fans of hers! Friend's two boys (6 & 8) visited at the weekend, and despite not having seen small people, she was just more gentle and quiet around them fullstop).

[susanq]

We have two cockers - one golden (male) the other blue roan (female). Both have lovely nature. Great fun, ALL the time. Be prepared for lots of laughs as they get up to lots of mischief. They love going to the seaside and as mentioned above, great swimmers.

[HalfMoon]

insurance_jon said:

I love my working cocker to bits, mad as a badger

A friend of mine has a working cocker - it too is bonkers. It needs de-bked though as he always tries to have a hump on my springer... until he gets put in his place.

[Superficial]

We have five Spaniels, one being a Cocker and another one half Cocker. They make great family pets, and you won't beat the temprement of a Spaniel. They do need their exercise, but to be fair our Cocker is show strain and is happy enough to pass the time at home, while our Springer Spaniels do actually need a walk each day.

[Kaelic]

HalfMoon said:

insurance_jon said:

I love my working cocker to bits, mad as a badger

A friend of mine has a working cocker - it too is bonkers. It needs de-bked though as he always tries to have a hump on my springer... until he gets put in his place.

Mine is a working boy who had his nads off, makes no bloody difference thought

but the best dog I have ever had and he is only 10 months old

Take him up Rivington pike and been all over on walks through forests nearly every weekend spending 7-8 hours a day walking with him, even then he still has energy left over

[Penny-lope]

Kaelic said:

The best dog I have ever had and he is only 10 months old

I hope you've not told missy that

[insurance_jon]

HalfMoon said:

insurance_jon said:

I love my working cocker to bits, mad as a badger

A friend of mine has a working cocker - it too is bonkers. It needs de-bked though as he always tries to have a hump on my springer... until he gets put in his place.

mines been done too, just as mad and I caught him being ghey with my mates huskies last night

[Kaelic]

Penny-lope said:

Kaelic said:

The best dog I have ever had and he is only 10 months old

I hope you've not told missy that

Her name is Meg

and she is still my fav but is too old to play out at weekends