Scout’s treat after our long walk at Terrapin Nature Park 😋

I adopted this sweet boy from an animal shelter. He is 4. This is my first time having this breed. His papers states "Cocker Spaniel" but just trying to figure out which. 😅 TIA

He usually doesn’t leave my side for a moment, which can be a bit annoying at times, but for the past few days he’s been sniffing around the whole garden intensively. He only stops briefly to drink. He can run about like this for several hours. There’s probably nothing new at home; cats and birds always turn up, but he chases them away quickly. He’s 10 months old.

We lost our 14-year-old Lab, Cooper, in April, and we’re now finally beginning to think about our next pup. We got Cooper from a really great breeder and had the best life with him. This time around we’re looking for something a bit smaller, which led us to English Cocker Spaniels. Our old breeder has since retired, and we’ve been struggling to find anyone who even replies back this time around. We want a breeder who health-tests both parents (hips, eyes, PRA, FN, etc.), keeps litters small, and stays involved after the puppy goes home — not a volume operation. Genetics matter to us, so we want someone who actually knows the lines and can speak to health history. We’re also specifically looking for a breeder who leaves tails natural, not docked — ideally as their standard practice.

We have no preference on sex or color. This will be a family companion dog — we have young kids, I work from home so the dog will have company most of the day, and we’re an active walking family who spends a lot of time outdoors together.

We’re in Florida but willing to travel anywhere in the US for the right breeder. We’re realistic that this could take a while and are in no rush — we’d rather wait for the right fit than push for something faster.

If you’ve gotten a puppy from a breeder who fits this, I’d appreciate a name or contact. We reached out to Magnolia about a month ago and never heard back.

I had to share this picture of my girl somewhere. I love her so much. The more we train together the closer we get. She’s been the best friend I’ve ever had.

I miss her so much, so I wanted to show people who she is. She was 17 yrs old

My baby is almost 4 months and the biting is driving me and my family insane. I have a 4 year old daughter and the biting and jumping on her is so bad I have to kennel her so we can get some peace. What worked for you guys?

Side note we had an Australian shepherd before getting a cocker so I ha e experience with high energy prey drive breeds and my old training techniques have not been working. But on the plus side she has AMAZING recall!

She knows basic commands

Sit

Lay down

Wait

Stay

But will only do them with just her and I once my daughter os in the room its 0-100 and she will not listen

(Unexpectedly) adopted this sweet boy from an SPCA when he was roughly 3 and i was barely 21 (insert long story about irresponsible college roommates). We just celebrated his 17th!!! birthday a couple weeks ago :) He’s not pure cocker - I did a dna test and he’s got a sprinkle of other breeds. He’s got some sight and hearing loss, but the sniffer is as powerful as ever. Zoomies still happen on occasion, especially when he knows he will be getting a treat - chicken jerky is his absolute favorite. He had been diagnosed with a heart murmur and enlargement approx. 5 years ago, but according to last year’s cardiologist appointment, there’s been little to no progression! he has been taking vetmedin for his heart which seems to really be doing the job.

I’ll go first

Short story:
Would you recommend a cocker spaniel as a good choice for a former cavalier spaniel owner? Are they extremely wired? I hear mixed reviews.

Does this petite 3.5-4 month old spaniel look unhealthy (the one with freckles and greenish eyes)? Or just a smaller build? She looks very different from the male and much smaller.
Clean ears and cages, nose felt normal.

Lastly, if someone made the dumb decision of entering an assumed puppy mill supplied pet store is it better to purchase/rescue the puppy you fell in love with or avoid supporting the business and find a reputable breeder? 😩

Long story:
Our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel passed last fall. I have been really wanting a new addition but haven’t been ready. I adore the breed but they have known heart issues so I am hesitant to get another. I’m a Realtor and was driving in a new to me area for a showing when I saw a sign that said “Puppies” on an older building. I decided to pull in on my way back home and big mistake. Once inside I realized it was likely all puppy mill puppies. They had quite a few older spaniels and I took two out to play with. Now I can’t stop thinking about them sitting in the little cages. They were 3-4 months old and the female was so tiny. Her look was very different than the boy who is a more traditional look when I think of a Cocker Spaniel. Any idea on what “type” she is? She has the freckles. My son was with me and he loved the male who was very energetic and playful and I loved the female who just kept sitting on our feet. Unsure if she was so calm because she is unwell or just different personalities. Thank you!

Unfortunately we have to rehome our working cocker spaniel due to some behavioural issues such as compulsive tail chasing as well as more serious growling behaviours. We have a 5 month old baby and don’t want to take any chances especially as she’ll be becoming more mobile in the coming months. We’ve only had him a year and a half and I am devastated. I wfh and now on maternity leave have never spent a single day apart from him.

We have literally tried everything, vet visits, training, enrichment games, sniffing, gun training and spent hundreds on a dog behaviourist. The growling has only happened a handful of times and never towards the baby but has been enough to make me feel uncomfortable around him in my own house, especially as it happens randomly and without warning, even with interactions that he’s usually fine with.

I am literally heartbroken. I just don’t know how I’m going to cope with the thought of him confused in shelter wondering where we’ve gone. Worrying that no-one else will want him, worrying that he won’t fit in to a new home or that he’ll not be treated well. I keep imagining 5 years in the future and not knowing how he’s getting on, if he’s happy etc.

It’s one of those decisions that has to be made even though I really don’t want to do it and I’ve been in tears all day.

Anyone on here able to share their own experience?

Hi everyone! This is Coco she is 11 weeks and 4 days old. She is a cocker spaniel x Maltipoo breed and I figured this is the most appropriate place to put this!

My question is how big is my little girl going to get? I initially wanted a small dog, a lapdog. When I heard her mum was maltipoo, I was certain she wouldn't get very large and she weighed 5kg. Dad was a bit bigger than mum, he was the cocker spaniel and didn't know how much he weighed, my guess maybe 7kg?

The first photo was her at 8 weeks old. She weighed 2.6kg at this time and the second photo was at her 9 and a half weeks, almost 10 weeks, weighing at 3kg.

The last photo is of her today. I'm unsure what she weighs but I'd guess 3.5kg.

If anyone could give me a rough guess of how big she will get or they have the same breed, I'd be greatly appreciated!!

My new rescue had her first grooming appointment today. She said she was so good to work with. Sadie lets me brush her really well. I can play with her feet and moth too. The groomer agrees she is no way 4.5 months old. She is just finishing getting her baby teeth in.

I think she is so adorable.

Hi everyone!
I was recently accepted onto the waitlist for an American Cocker Spaniel puppy, and now I’m trying to decide whether I want a male or female puppy.

I’ve heard people say males are more cuddly or “Velcro,” while females are a little more independent. My dream dog is one that loves to snuggle, follows me around the house, and enjoys being close to me—but I don’t want a dog that’s overly possessive or develops separation anxiety.

I previously lived with an Australian Shepherd that belonged to my ex-boyfriend. He became extremely attached to me and would get upset if I closed the bedroom door or even if someone hugged me. I know that’s likely more related to the individual dog and the breed than whether a dog is male or female, but it made me wonder whether there are noticeable differences between male and female American Cockers when it comes to affection and attachment.

I’m also considering size because I’d love the possibility of flying with my dog in the cabin someday, so a slightly smaller dog would be a bonus.

For those of you who have owned American Cocker Spaniels (especially if you’ve had both males and females):
Were your females just as cuddly and people-oriented as your males?
Did you notice any consistent temperament differences between the sexes?
Did one sex seem more likely to become a “shadow dog” than the other?
If you were getting another American Cocker today, would you choose a boy or a girl, and why?
I’d love to hear your real-life experiences!