Yes absolutely. Cocker Spaniels have a gentle and affectionate nature which makes them good family dogs. Besides, they love human interaction and have a physical size that allows them to adapt to any household.

There are mainly two types of Cocker Spaniels, viz. American Cocker Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel. The American Cocker Spaniel is smaller in size and has a shorter snout, while the English Cocker Spaniel is larger and has a larger snout.

Cocker Spaniels need a well-balanced nutrition to keep excellent health and wellbeing. Regarding nutrition, they need a diet which is high in protein and low in fat to keep up a healthy body weight. As these dogs have a thick coat and silky hair, they need Omega 3 fatty acids to maintain excellent health of skin and coat as well.

Cocker spaniel puppies need dog food which is exclusively made for medium breed puppies. This is because smaller kibble are easier to chew and digestible for the Cocker Spaniels. Also, their diet should consist of meat based ingredients like chicken, lamb or beef that give them enough protein content for muscle growth.

Royal Canin Medium Puppy, Fidele Puppy Small & Medium Breed Dog, Farmina N&D Ancestral Puppy are some of the best foods for Cocker Spaniel pups. If you have an adult Cocker Spaniel, you may try an exclusive breed specific diet like Royal Canin Cocker Spaniel Adult which is solely made for these breeds.

No you should not. Although home-cooked food may be safe for dogs to eat, it will most likely fail to give the vital nutrients Cocker Spaniels need for their growth. Hence, it is recommended for dog owners to give their Cocker Spaniels only breed specific diet.

Cocker Spaniels are a gentle, affectionate and playful breed that makes them one of the best family dogs to have, especially for first time owners. They get along with people of all age groups

Yes they are. This is because Cocker Spaniels are highly intelligent and are always eager to please their owners. Besides, they respond well to positive reinforcement like treats and praises, making it easier for dogs to train them.

Yes absolutely. In fact, Cocker Spaniels are one of the best dogs around children, as they are gentle and affectionate in nature. They can be a bit excitable while playing and hence, need adult supervision while they are with toddlers.

Cocker Spaniels are a breed having a wavy coat that gets dirty pretty quickly. Hence these dogs need to be bathed bi-weekly to keep them in good hygiene. During rainy seasons, you may have to bathe him weekly due to the risk of ticks and fleas. If you manage to see ticks and fleas on their skin, you can use some premium quality disinfectant shampoos that would get rid off these parasites quickly.

They are too friendly with fellow humans and pets to be good watch dogs. Even though they bark at seeing suspicious things, there are high chances they will not alert you while seeing an intruder. Cocker Spaniels are one of those breeds who just love people.

Yes, Cocker Spaniels do well in apartments as well as in small households. However, they are active dog who need exercise

Cocker Spaniel has an average lifespan of up to 12 to 15 years.