8 Reasons Why You Should Not Get a Cocker Spaniel

8 Reasons Why You Should Not Get a Cocker Spaniel
A hunting dog whose origin dates back to the 14th century, Cocker Spaniel is the smallest member of the American Kennel Club’s sporting group. While they were originally used in hunting and sport, today, these dogs are popular family companions. However, this breed is not for everyone - they need a home where their needs are met in order for them to maximize their potential and be their best. So, if you’re wondering whether this breed is, or is not, the right one for you, make sure to watch until the end because we’ll talk about the 8 reasons why you should not get a Cocker Spaniel!
When it comes to flushing games, Cocker Spaniels are perhaps one of the best. As a matter of fact, the “cocker” in their name represents their expertise in flushing woodcock. While they are not often used for the same purpose anymore, these dogs are still hunters at heart, which means that they are the happiest in a home where their bodies are kept busy, and minds challenged. Towards their families, these dogs are loyal, sweet, and eager to please. Later on, we’ll get to know more about these wonderful dogs!
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[@gjtaylor4897]

At 82 I am on my 3rd Cocker Spaniel. My first at 9 yrs old, my second 20 years ago, who became my service dog for 17 yrs and I had to put him down 10 days before his 18th birthday. He was a seizure alert dog. After weeks of tears, I purchased another Cocker Spaniel at 8 weeks of age. He is now 11 months and a great friend. He is a Wonderful beautiful dog. like my other Cockers, he is very smart and learns quickly. He is equally happy playing ball or watching TV. He has his favorite commercials and comes racing into the room to watch them. It is hysterical. I pray God gives me many years with him.

[@susieq2873]

My Cocker Spaniel is an angel!! I can’t imagine life without her. They are the only breed of dog I will ever want!

[@jenhiah73]

Oh man, I just love Cocker Spaniels-they’re so loyal and obedient. I had mine for 16 years, and they truly are one of the most charming dogs with their beautiful, silky fur. I still miss my Zoe… She passed away when I wasn’t with her, and the grief has stayed with me ever since

[@user339]

I would say all of these things to the person/people who abandoned the sweet Cocker that I ended up rescuing. I won't go into all the details, but he had been abandoned and abused. He was already in the middle of his life so we only had seven years before cancer took him away, but he was so precious to me! He was beautiful, sweet and had great emotional intelligence. He passed AKC therapy dog classes near the end of his life. He was my first dog and a very memorable one. We weathered the scars of abuse on his psyche and he became confident and outgoing. We achieved house training in the middle of his life. Don't ever let someone tell you that an old dog can't learn! It does take some patience and understanding, including of health conditions. My second dog was also a Cocker--an unwanted one due to skin health problems. She was lovely. Both of these dear (purebred) dogs will be a part of me as long as I have memory. Just saying that to people who think rescues are mutts, no offense to mixed-breeds. I would just say to people, please don't overlook an older dog when adopting! They might enhance your own life in ways you can't imagine, or aren't prepared to think of. As an old animal rescuer, I can attest that they give more than you do.

[@63kimmike]

I just got my first cocker spaniel puppy “River” a few weeks ago. He is a sweet loving clingy little guy. He literally understands the words that are coming out of my mouth❤ Ready or not we start our lives together🥰

[@DestinyRukambe]

How’s river now ❤

[@63kimmike]

@@DestinyRukambe he is literally my shadow🤣I can’t walk two feet without stepping in my footprints. He plays too much🤣he is wide azz open from the time he wakes up until the time he goes to sleep. I wouldn’t exchange him for anything in the world. Regardless how he is; He’s mine and I’m sticking with him 🤣🤣🤣 He is basically LOVE but with with four legs.

[@hannajacobs7285]

​@@63kimmike😢 no no🎉😮😮p

[@kaibalfour2318]

Number 1 is super accurate. If I ever felt sad Max would cry to comfort me. That’s something I never understood how he was capable of that but I was amazed

[@ronnybishun9179]

I love this breed. Just put my beautiful down after 14 amazing years. She was the best thing that happened to me 😢😢

[@WayneCook306]

Yes, same with ore last one after 15 years.

[@kartex2312]

You probably will meet her again in far future of your life 😊

[@Monica-b6e]

I understand. Had to put mine down 3 years ago, and I'm still not completely over it. The last few years were so traumatizing with all the health problems blindness, deafness reoccurring tumors, surgeries, kidney failure. I don't think I'll ever be able to get another one

[@RubyLav8941]

I’m sorry. I’m so glad you had a long, happy life with her. My 1 year old cocker is laying on me right now, I couldn’t imagine losing him so you are so strong 😢💙

[@angelakuphos758]

@@Monica-b6eso sorry for your loss!😢 I lost my dog tragically in Nov/23 but the love for a dog is so strong that I am now beginning to look for one-maybe by summertime. Wish you all the best❤️🙏🏻 🐶

[@wolfesound]

I rescued a 5 year old cocker spaniel who was locked up, neglected and abused. He naturally bit everyone. He walked into my home and never left and he is the sweetest dog. All he needed was to feel safe and deeply loved. My challenge is his territorial behavior, so I minimise that by creating a space that is just for him and other dogs can't enter, and i feed them separately, except for treats.

[@janicewhite4838]

I just got my first cocker spaniel at a rescue. She is the sweetest puppy. She’stwo . I’ve never had a dog before and I’m 70 and I am just in love with her. Whoever had her before me really took good care of her and she is so mindful and she’s been trained really good so happy that I got her

[@pryncecharming2133]

This told me every reason why i want a cocker spaniel. 😊❤

[@carriescarbrough9869]

You are spot on about Cocker Spaniels! I found an American Cocker at a local rescue place. She was five years old had been for three years with a family with nine children! She then was in a home that took her away from the first family. She was extremely overweight and had no training except to potty outdoors. She was totally a wild child…I named her Liberty and almost gave her back. She would piddle if anyone even looked at her and she had no manners what so ever and had never been socialized. The very first thing she learned was that I was alpha and she was not to go out the door until I went first. She actually learned sit, stay , down and not to eat until I said OK. She is close to eleven and is a happy-go-lucky puppy. You are so right about her appetite, she would eat anything that she thinks is human food. I believe she learned so quickly because she is so kind hearted and very, very smart. She is now leash trained and heels very well. Wish I had had her in her puppyhood.

[@madisona3907]

I have always owned Cocker Spaniels, and they are the most loving dogs! My current Cocker is 10 months old and the smartest, sweetest, most beautiful dog! She is my furr-baby.

[@taniajimenez6499]

I love mine Cocker mix!!! She is helping make my life complete!

[@nemo227]

Our English Cocker lived to be 17 years old. I wish we could have him again a million times. He was PERFECT. But now he's gone.

[@Paul-tg4xg]

My Ollie was 16 when he departed. his ashes were placed under our favourate plant, forget me not. barely a day goes by when i don'r think of him and the antics he used to get up to. like yourself, i miss him terribly and if time travel ever became real? I'd go back to those days and relive every moment with him.

[@nemo227]

@@Paul-tg4xg We were blessed and we know it and appreciate it.

[@romanyroberts9381]

My assistance cocker spaniel, Raven, is the most giving girl ever. She's given me a new lease of life. I struggle with PTSD and was basically house bound when I got her nearly 4 months ago. When we are home and she's not working, she has all of these characteristics 😂 I use dog puzzles to keep her occupied while I eat, otherwise she'd be helping me clean my plate 😆

[@edstacy1227]

Like some before us, we just lost our best friend after 11 years. We got Buddy from the Frederick animal shelter when he was about 4. That put him at 15 at the end. Absolutely the best dog we have had over many years. A major issue of which we were not prepared was the continual problem with his ears. Surgical procedures were required as well as infection after infection. If you cannot afford a large medical account, yo probably should pass.

[@dpetrina4625]

As for #7, we have 5 American cocker spaniels. Three of them are 7 yrs old and 2 are pups (9&10 months now). With proper training, they had a very smooth transition making a pack! We groom our own. So, any clips can be done at any time. Obviously, yes to the vet visits. They are my heart. I just had to put down my "sidekick", Lilly, a chocolate cocker, at 12 yrs of age, 9 months ago. I'm still grieving but the new pups have my heart as well. I cannot live withOUT a cocker spaniel.

[@madisona3907]

So sorry for your loss! Love that you have a pack. Cockers are so social. Your family is a blessing

[@nicanor_nongbak]

Spaniel are funny, hyper active and clingy that's what make them the best pet

[@mayamartin7359]

I grew up with a cocker spaniel age 8-20 and haven’t had a dog since he passed 8yr ago. Now I want to give my 7yo a puppy. We are looking at other breeds, and I am finding, I cannot imagine our life with any dog other than a cocker spaniel.

[@vpasa2675]

These reasons can apply to all type of dogs. Better title, "8 reasons why you should not get a dog"

[@LesleyMann-j3h]

I love my cocker she’s awesome and a certified medical dog bless her xx

[@johnbutler6391]

Very good information.

[@pandathechubbyonemyuser]

I have a cocker spaniel and she's loyal and she also love my nom the most

[@bekabeka71]

My neighbour just kicked her cocker spaniel out😢

[@Yep6803]

agree but they are simple NOT a toy breed

[@skills5111]

Just had to put my cocker of 10 years to sleep cancer growth in his glands in throat which started to chock him. Feel brocken was with me 24hrs a day.❤

[@lazaruslazuli6130]

An alternative is to get a Springer Spaniel. They are highly intelligent, protective of women and children, and a great family dog. They do shed like a snowstorm, and need an active lifestyle. They are not an apartment dog. They love to swim and retrieve balls and frisbees. I've had 4 since the mid 70's and my last male lived to 16 years and 9 months. With the new dog foods coming out like Farmers and Sundays, dogs should live even longer lives. I fed my last one Blue Buffalo. Springers come in liver & white, and black & white, both with freckles of the darker color. Most have a white blaze on their foreheads, which is a sought-after trait.

[@Jordan.levesque]

My Springer just passed away yesterday. Apparently he had cancer. Didn’t show any signs until he was sick a few days before passing. He would have been 8 this November.

[@RussBilodeau]

This demonstration of Cockers is very accurate. We have a 13 year old and he is great dog

[@WayneCook306]

We have had 5 of these dogs and they are great dogs and pets there are really not a lot of reasons why people should not own one, however, they do need a lot of exercise good idea to have a big yard.

[@jodieneismyname]

Best dog Ever 💖💚💜💙🩷🩵

[@alecbrown66]

There are 3 types of cockers: American, English working, and English show type.the show type is distinguished by its narrow head and lower set ears.they are more calm, and need only 1hrs exercise a day. Growing is best done once every 4 to 6 months at a groomer

[@hardyharr9377]

I had a Cocker Spaniel when I was a young teen. Her name was Taffy. She was energetic, and always loved being engaged. She would hunt in my parent's big back yard. She actually wasnt clingy, she loved her space and would not like to sleep inside the house. She took after me since I was the sibling who most played and engaged with her. She was such a sweetie. She was loved by my entire family. She loved everyone she met....I miss you Taffy

[@marlon2k9]

#6 was the most understated point. My Cocker wouldn't sneak any human food. He'd just take it. In front of your face.

[@ZeroOne130]

So true. I do love my dog. Have loads of good & bad memories. I shall miss when he is gone. He is almost 14 years old. Had a stroke this year. He can't look up and often keep hitting on things.

[@fredgarvin5964]

Best dog in the world

[@caninesfirst214]

for me-they are my favorite. all of their good outweighs the bad.not everyone will feel that way tho.

[@Paul-tg4xg]

7 reasons why you should let a cocker spaniel into your heart, Playful, always full of boundless energy and love a challenge.incredibly loyal, super intelligent a all round brilliant friend and companion, will make you laugh will make you cry with laughter. will protect you from the postman and those nightmare bills, and they always want to share your bed. the only 1 drawback which should be considered before letting them into your life is the heartbreak and grief when it is time for them to return to the heavens.i have had my heart broken 4 times in my life. Olliver, 16 Jake 15 Chester 8 and my dear Charlie 14. one day i will make room for another in my heart until then my Harvey and Oscar my 2 wonderful spaniels will have to make do with me.

Best breed in the world

[@michaelkay3565]

Had them live 15 years great dogs still have 3 awesome dogs get along with other dogs just fine

[@jacquelinewilcox8788]

This is terrible!! Why would you want to discourage people from getting a cocker spaniel. These are such beautiful loving dogs that deserve a good loving home. They are not an object like a car that you can trade in for something else. What the heck? Why don't you use your energy and channel for something good?? I loved my cocker spaniel so much!! She died of cancer. I fought so hard to save her life. How dare you put this kind of content out!!!

[@Yep6803]

because some people cannot manage them... i adopted a cocker for this

[@mayamartin7359]

Speaking as another owner and lover of cocker spaniels, I think it’s good to have this sort of ‘devils advocate’ info available. You want new prospective owners going in eyes open. It reduces the chance of the dogs ending up in shelters or neglectful homes.

[@MartineH1]

Love this beed. Got one now in dec 23

[@juliehayden9648]

Apart from pinching a turkey drumstick once, our girl Tara was perfect ❤

[@nikki-j6v]

I have got one during 14 years, she was my love ♥️her name was Chanel, she was « blue » she was my joy 🎉

[@1234-y2v]

I ❤ my cocker spaniel

[@omakis965]

I have a spaniel Doberman and she’s a saint!!! I also have an American cocker, I flipin love her but her barking drives me bananas!!

[@smoosh7919]

Is there shedding the same or worse than a french bulldog?

[@wianerasmus6795]

I have a 2 year old cocker spaniel and im about getting a second one

[@lucyyuan2955]

beautiful baby❤

[@ThePSGifford]

Mine is amazingly sweet and loving.

[@taffykins2745]

I am ready for my next American Cocker Spanial puppy but I can't find one. Maybe someday!

[@markothwriter]

Cockers are very geared towards humans versus other dogs. My dog really thought that she was a human.

[@keithbell6104]

Love Cockers

[@francofava8818]

Na minha opinião é o melhor de todos

[@Fourfunnysisters]

Cocker spaniels are an amazing dog breed today my cocker spaniel sparky died

[@barbaraattallah3009]

I have had 2 cocker spaniels which I love but the health issues are unbelievable. Cost me a fortune.😕

[@annapoornashivakumar4007]

Sad

[@karencaldwell5031]

Vets get too much money for very little

[@annapoornashivakumar4007]

Yeah they love our food I have 2of them 😅

[@JohnHausser]

Heard they easily have migraine headaches 😢

[@snoolge]

You protect the dog from children not the other way around

[@marciamcgrail5889]

I do wish that in the grooming section more emphasis would be placed on the consequences of cockers (and similarly bred dogs) having thick heavy hairy ear flaps. Sweat, dirt and wax build up underneath that the dog simply cannot self clean away, despite much ear scratching (often with overgrown sharp claws) and head shaking, leading to painful ear infections. If allowed by ignorance and/or neglect to become chronic, the dog risks deafness from the inflamed ear canals blocking the clear path for sound to reach the ear drum. Poor dogs.

[@andrewcrocher5932]

That is true about the human if you leave food unattended for even two seconds they’re gonna make their Lol love em though

[@SkylaroseBarnard]

I have a Coker spaniel

[@Mark-t9v3k]

Most of this applies to all dogs. But, a Cocker is clingy. Not the best for people who don't want lots of canine attention.

[@Alex_editz11]

My aunt has a Coker spaniel

[@PennyDahl-k9j]

My daughter has a cocker spaniel and im keeping him 8 days because her family went to Disney World, he is black and looks like a poodle to me

[@Yep6803]

I've got a cocker: when she was younger we spent HOURS in montains! 🙂 (if i yell to my dog my dog knows i don't beat her so she is "who cares" LOL)

[@subhajitbasu4187]

As I watch this, it pains me to realise that this is exactly what I have to bear witness to everyday as a neighbour.

[@christaluongo8919]

I want to get one to hunt with!

[@rayjordan5935]

You forgot delusional and entitled. 😂😂

[@christina7215]

English cocker spaniels are the best! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@evelynallen6966]

We have always had a cocker spaniel. They are love on 4 legs!

[@annemurphy9339]

We are considering one, but must have a low shedder (husband has allergies). I’ve been researching online but find comments from people who’ve owned 7 and not one of them ever shed, to a woman complaining hers shed so much the house and their clothing are constantly covered. Do yours shed? I don’t know what to believe, and my daughter and I are so in love with these beautiful pups.

[@evelynallen6966]

We have never had a problem with shedding with our cocker spaniels over the years, however their coat does need attention. A daily brush is a good start, but coats do vary. I like to take my dog to the groomer every 6 weeks. If you are concerned, I suggest that you ask the breeder to show you the parent dogs ( I would only buy from a reputable breeder). We have always had the English Cocker Spaniel, I can't comment on the American Cocker Spaniel. Who could resist those adorable puppies, but in fairness to the dog, make sure they are right for you.

[@JJRev360]

@@annemurphy9339 I have a cocker spaniel I recommend a working male puppy English because it dose not shed and is very friendly

[@annemurphy9339]

@@evelynallen6966 Thank you so much! We’ve been busied with some water damage to the house and now that we’re finishing the repairs, we’ll be looking again into a fur baby. I appreciate the information very much and am encouraged this pup just might be the right fit for us. Thank you!

[@annemurphy9339]

@@JJRev360 Thank you! I’m sold on the English after both comments from experienced families recommend them, and i was already leaning just a tad toward a male so we wouldn’t have to spay. I appreciate your help - we have a very excited first grader!

[@TVSkyrama]

My cocker spaniel is just love ❤️

[@mrawesome5495]

There is NO reason to not have a Cocker.

[@bugloverspiderlover8490]

My mom wanted one,but the grooming needs put her off,that and the constant ear problems they seem to get.

[@Majorwindy]

7:55 I’ve had a cocker spaniel that gets along with all the other dogs, their pups, and a cat. Never had an issue with them.

[@matitheteacher]

I had a cocker spaniel, a black one called "Vintén". They gave it to me when I turned 10 years old and we shared 12 years together until he passed away. Now I am 37 and I would love to have another one. I loved that dog and learned so much from him. Such a great pet. Funny, energetic, sweet. He loved playing and swimming.

[@nadaivankovic4076]

❤❤❤❤

[@Alex_editz11]

:(