The English Cocker Spaniel

The English Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gun dog that was developed in England in the mid-19th century. However Spaniel-type dogs have been present within English art and literature for over 500 years. Traditionally the English Cocker Spaniel was not used to retrieve game, during a hunt, but would rather chase the game towards the guns. The English Cocker Spaniel is a sturdy, compact and well-balanced dog. It has a characteristic expression that makes the breed appear intelligent and alert at all times. The breed has dark eyes and large lobular ears that reach past the tip of the dog's nose when pulled forward. The English Cocker Spaniel is very similar to the English Springer Spaniel and at first glance there seems to be no differences - other than the English Springer Spaniel being larger in size. However the English Cocker Spaniel tends to have longer ears and the English Springer Spaniel tends to have a longer muzzle and a less abundant coat. Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a English Cocker Spaniel's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your English Cocker Spaniel, raising your English Cocker Spaniel from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between "The English Cocker Spaniel: A Complete and Comprehensive Owners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your English Cocker Spaniel," by Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time English Cocker Spaniel owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning an English Cocker Spaniel and much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'