Comments on: English Cocker Spaniel Dog Breed Information

By: Alison Ronald

Alison Ronald — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:13:01 +0000

Our Blue Roan Cocker Spaniel was doing very well – sleeping at night and behaving very well when she was out and in cafes. Two weeks ago she decided not to settle at night – barks, wails and howls when she is put to bed and barks all the time she is in cafes. We visited the Local Vet who said she had a bowel upset and she has been on medication since then. In the meantime she has improved in this respect but the behaviour she has been displaying has continued. We are quite concerned about the change in her and more than a little stressed. Maybe the lack of sleep is a contributing factor. Can you help please? Alison Ronald
PS puppy is nearly eight months old.

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 21:30:22 +0000

In reply to Robert. I'm looking for a cocker spaniel puppy, I also hope to find 1 soon Linda

By: Jose Pedro Lucchesi

Jose Pedro Lucchesi — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 03:50:38 +0000

In reply to Lucy. Today, it's been 4 months since I lost my cocker Lily, given a cardiac arrest. She was taking medicine as a cardial for the arrhythmia at 2 years already. She died on 05/17 and you know what? Almost a month after turning 18. Yes on April 19 of this year she was of age and I do not know what it is to have an adult cocker, because Lily, even in the final moments fighting against her disease, never stopped moving her tail and turning on her back and running end slowly behind your tennis ball.

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:07:19 +0000

I am looking forward to buying a cocker spaniel puppy I hope to find one soon

By: Mel Blacke

Mel Blacke — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 09:14:18 +0000

I have a two year old bench bred ECS from a hobby breeder here in the States and I have to say that this is a cool little dog. She is extremely bright with good focus and learns SO quickly. She requires a lot of time and attention, however—but I am okay with that. She is so quirky and her hijinks make me laugh at least once a day. She requires quite a bit of exercise and mental stimulation but I got her to be a companion dog and since I like to spend time outside, it worked out really well for us. I challenge the notion that the bench bred dogs have lost their hunt drive, however. She will retrieve with the devotion of any Lab and has proven herself an apt student in obedience. As an experiment, I bought pheasant wings, put her in a sit stay, hid them in the brush in the woods and sent her in to find them. She retrieved nearly perfectly….just like she knew what it was all about. Again, I have to say that this is a very neat breed of dog.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 11:27:42 +0000

In reply to Amanda. I meant that they do need lots of mental stimulation too. hahaha

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 11:26:49 +0000

In reply to connie. I also have an ECS who is very energetic. I have him with me at the stables everyday so he gets plenty of exercise. But I have noticed that the do not lots of mental stimulation too.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 11:19:24 +0000

I’ve had my ECS for almost a year now and he is amazing. I love the quirkiness and the hilarious things that he does. He brings the house to life and I can’t imagine not having him.
I have noticed that he doesn’t cope too well with being home alone for extended amounts of time, so we got him into a dog walking group and he seems to love it.
He does get bored easily so we are constantly teaching him new tricks and building on the ones that he already knows.
He is great with other dogs although when he was younger he was very sensitive to any new things. But now he plays with the other dogs and his energy never seems to stop! He plays a lot like a Labor. <3

By: connie

connie — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 01:44:14 +0000

I just brought home my 2nd ECS (liver/field) and Im so happy to have this little sport! I dont think I will ever be able to live without one. Plus they are rare in the USA, so very expensive. And there arent any in rescue, because no one gives them up!

OMG….. their energy is hilarious and so high. They run faster than their feet can carry them. And levitate off the ground. My boy is a young adult with OK hips, not excellent, so they took him out of the breeding line. And I bi-passed the puppy time.

When people ask me about these little powerhouses, I tell them they are more like Border Collies than spaniels. If you want to do agility, rally, hunting and love training dogs- go ahead and get one. My last one was so good in obedience I used him to herd the geese at my farm- via hand commands only

If you want a friend and snuggle buddy get the ACS.

I happen to have both and they are both active and fun on the farm, but the ECS is ALWAYS looking to me for something to do while the ACS is sleeping sweetly in her basket by the fireplace. Both wonderful dogs.

But the field ECS is not for everyone.

By: Pippa

Pippa — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 19:07:08 +0000

In reply to Tim Westerdahl. What region are you in Tim?