Cocker Spaniel Puppy for Sale

A Cocker Spaniel puppy for sale should be chosen very carefully, as your future life with the dog depends much on its pedigree and breeder’s care during the first weeks of the puppy’s life. A typical personality of this breed is bold and keen to work; Cocker Spaniels should not be shy and timid. A well-bred and socialized Cocker Spaniel is respectful of the master's authority without much challenge, which makes this breed suited even for novice owners.

Every perspective owner of an American Cocker Spaniel puppy for sale has to know that the main thing these dogs need is activity. This breed is suited to life as both gundogs and household pets. However, if the dog cannot participate in hunting, it’s the owner’s duty to provide the pet with enough daily exercise. Versatile and merry, trusting and gentle, playful and devoted, these dogs are very adaptable to almost any living conditions. American Cocker Spaniels are very communicative; they need much human attention to be happy.

Choosing a Cocker Spaniel puppy for sale instead of an adult dog means housebreaking and socializing the pet. These intelligent and lively creatures may be a challenge to housebreak and give them basic obedience lessons. Without early exercise, a dog of this breed will become difficult to live with. Many Cocker Spaniels have a tendency to bark.

When you intend to show a Cocker Spaniel puppy for sale, you should be knowledgeable on the breed standard. Although it’s impossible to foresee the future characteristics of the puppy, seeing its parents may help in getting the basic idea of the bloodline. Pet quality doesn’t mean that the puppy is poorly bred. Pet quality dogs have minor defects that make them impossible to breed, but their personality and looks are the same as those of show or breeder quality animals.

Poorly bred and mistreated Cocker Spaniels obtained from a puppy mill or a backyard kennel may have behavior problems the owner will have to live with. Such dogs tend to have bizarre personalities, for instance, shy-sharpness, which is a combination of fear, cowardice, dominance and viciousness. Submissive urinating, overprotection, aggression to people and other dogs and other problems are common with poor quality Cocker Spaniels. Many irresponsible breeders produce mediocre dogs because many unknowledgeable buyers create a great demand for Cocker Spaniels. Due to the breed’s popularity, buyers have to be careful when choosing a Cocker Spaniel puppy for sale.