Origin of Spanish Cocker long-eared dog

The long-eared Spanish dog’s international name is Cocker Spaniel. This is a professional hunting dog breed found since the 14th century in Spain. “Cock” in English also means rooster or male bird. The early Cocker breeds in Spain and some European countries were often raised in aristocratic families that specialized in hunting wild chickens, birds…

It was not until the second half of the 17th century that long-eared Cockers were bred in America. The hybrid Cocker line will be small in size and have shorter fur than their ancestors. In Vietnam today, the Spanish Cocker is considered the foreign dog breed that most people are interested in. Thanks to their adorable, small appearance, Cocker dogs are popularly chosen to be kept in homes. In addition, they are also trained to become police dogs and serve in security forces.

Characteristics of the shape of the long-eared Cocker dog

The Spanish Cocker has a very lovely appearance and coat. However, they still have differences depending on the origin imported from England or America. Some general appearance and personality characteristics of the Cocker breed are as follows:

Appearance characteristics of long-eared Cocker dogs

Size

When imported to Vietnam, Spanish Cockers are of average size, not too big and not too small. An adult Cocker will be 35 to 40 cm tall. The weight of this dog breed is only about 10 to 15 kg. Compared to many imported pet dog breeds, Cocker is not very large in size. However, this is a plus point for Cocker long-eared dogs because the Vietnamese physique cannot be compared to Westerners.

First part

The long-eared Cocker Spaniel has a large, round head with a fairly wide forehead and clearly divided parts. Looking at it, Cocker is quite clever. The Cocker’s muzzle and jaw are extremely strong. In addition, Cocker is also considered to be the dog breed with the best nose among today’s pet dog breeds.

Cocker’s eye color is chestnut brown or dark brown. The ears of this dog breed are quite large and reach all the way to the neck. The hair on the ears is long and twisted, making the ears look disheveled, but this is also the factor that makes the Cocker dog adorable.

My body

Cocker is a dog breed with a short body. Inside the thick layer of fur is a strong, muscular body. The chest is broad with a well-proportioned rib cage. The Cocker’s tail is as long as 2/5 of its body. Cocker’s feet are quite large and long and have strong muscles, helping to increase jumping power and speed quite well. Cocker’s front legs are straight and parallel to each other. The hind legs are quite strong and muscular.

Fur

Cocker has thick, long, straight, smooth fur. The head and ears are naturally curly. Cocker’s colors are also quite diverse from black, brown, chocolate, cream, yellow, white…

Cocker Spaniel dog personality traits

Friendly

Although the ancestors of the long-eared Spanish Cocker dog breed were quite good at fighting and loved to hunt, today’s Cockers are gentle and friendly. Therefore, many people like to choose to raise Cockers as family companions. Cockers are very intelligent and obedient, so they are suitable for homes with children. Cocker is also the dog breed chosen to participate in many intellectual competitions. They are very easy to absorb, so be patient with the first simple lessons.

Start raising Cockers from a young age and they will be more friendly and approachable. If you decide to choose a Cocker to keep your family company, you should choose babies 2 months or older. This is the appropriate age for Cocker to find a new home. These dogs may seem timid at first, but when integrated with the family they will become friendly and approachable.

Cocker is considered a highly intelligent dog breed. They can understand their owner’s wishes through actions. With sharp noses and big ears, they have the ability to smell and listen to sounds very sensitively. Therefore, Cocker was selected for training to join special teams searching for drugs and illegally stored weapons…

Ham training

With the nature of being a hunting dog, the Cocker is very easy to train. With his intelligence and agility, Cocker was chosen to train and entrusted with important tasks. If you choose and train Cocker to be a companion in hunting, it is the best choice.

However, compared to some other dog breeds, long-eared Cockers often cannot withstand too much training pressure. The endurance of Spanish Cocker dogs is less than that of some other hunting dogs. Therefore, most Cockers are often chosen to practice in Dog Show competitions.

Cockers are very vulnerable, so during training you should not raise your voice at them. This can worsen training results. You should combine training and rewards to encourage them every time the results are good.

What do Spanish Cocker long-eared dogs eat?

How to raise long-eared Cocker dogs is quite simple. They are not picky eaters like some other pet dogs, so care is extremely simple and less expensive. Cocker’s meals are not too picky, they can even eat whatever they want.

However, to ensure health and maintain Cocker feathers always shiny and beautiful, you need to pay attention to the protein content in their diet. Based on the size and age of the Cocker, balance the nutritional content accordingly. A Spanish Cocker will need 30% protein and 17% fat in each daily meal.

Foods containing protein and fat suitable for Cocker are chicken, beef, fish, pork liver, chicken eggs, duck eggs… You should add a reasonable amount of vegetables to provide fiber and balance. Nutrition for your pet too!

Some common health problems in Cocker long-eared dogs

Although the Cocker is an easy-to-raise pet dog, to ensure that the Cocker grows well, you need to pay attention to the housing space. Cocker’s accommodation does not need to be too large but must be airy and clean.

One thing to pay attention to when raising Spanish Cockers is that they are susceptible to digestive diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure hygiene when raising this breed of dog. In addition, Cocker is very susceptible to other problems such as vision loss, glaucoma, patellar luxation… You need to arrange regular examinations to ensure Cocker develops well.

Reasons why Cocker Spaniels have a bad smell

Long, naturally curly fur and large ears cause Cocker dogs to get into a lot of trouble. Keeping Cocker’s fur clean and smooth is not simple. Just coming into contact with water, or playing in wet areas, makes their fur smell unpleasant.

Due to the problem of not ensuring dog hair hygiene

The most common cause of this unpleasant odor is that the dog’s coat is not cleaned regularly and properly. Especially in the rainy season, your Cocker dog that loves to run and jump will find it difficult to avoid getting wet due to large puddles of water. If you do not promptly clean and dry their fur, after only about 30 minutes, you will quickly feel an unpleasant odor from your dog.

Due to their long fur, Cocker feathers get dirty easily, especially their big, long ears that often droop. This is what makes the long-eared Cocker dog so adorable, but sometimes it’s also very “rebellious”. Especially when they enjoy a meal, their long ears are likely to brush against the food.

Therefore, when feeding Cocker dogs, you should be careful to clip and pull their ears up, avoiding touching and wiping dirty food. Dogs’ unhygienic fur is the ideal environment for harmful parasites and fungi to grow, not only causing unpleasant odors but also dangerous to your dog’s health.

Due to internal causes

Besides the cause of poor hygiene, Cocker long-eared dogs can also smell bad due to health problems. This symptom does not only appear in Cocker dogs, but any dog ​​breed can suffer from it.

Dogs have a scent gland near their tail, which is the culprit responsible for their characteristic odor. Just cleaning the outside cannot eliminate this odor. Quickly take your dog to the clinic for examination if the smell is too strong.

Some skin infections can also be the cause of dog odor. In addition, gastrointestinal diseases such as flatulence and indigestion are also culprits causing odor in dogs. It is necessary to regularly monitor and check carefully to detect and treat the disease promptly. Don’t be subjective because even a few very small symptoms can be potentially dangerous for your pet’s health.

Because this breed often has a strong odor, it is quite difficult to keep dogs in apartments and condos. Raising this breed of dog in a boarding house will be easier because the owners are often more lenient than the apartment managers. You can rent a room in Cau Giay because most of the rooms in this area are very large, with enough space for your pets to run, jump and play. This is the experience of some people raising dogs in rented rooms to share with you.

However, in addition to the innkeeper, the neighboring rooms are the key factor for you to bring your dog to your room. The new dog often whines all day because he misses his dog and his owner, making the neighbors uncomfortable. If you meet everyone who loves dogs, that’s good, otherwise, share frankly with them to find sympathy. Be thoroughly prepared for every situation that may arise.

Fix the bad smell of long-eared Cocker Spaniel dogs

To overcome Cocker’s bad smell, you should arrange time to bathe them 2-3 times per week. You should use specialized shower gels for Cockers to keep their fur smooth, avoid tangles and some skin diseases. Cocker feathers also need to be brushed regularly every day to keep their fur smooth and avoid clumps and tangles.

Above is all the information related to the characteristics and personality of the cocker long-eared dog breed . Hopefully the above information will help readers understand more interesting information about this dog breed.