English Toy Cocker Spaniel Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the English Toy Cocker Spaniel is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Loving
Happy
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Reserved

English Toy Cocker Spaniel dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your English Toy Cocker Spaniel. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are very good watchdogs. They are a vocal breed, and are wary of outsiders, so if someone approaches your home or aims to intrude, the English Toy Cocker Spaniel is going to make sure everyone knows about it.

English Toy Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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Brown

Black

Brown
Red
Black
Cream

The coat of an English Toy Cocker Spaniel falls in the medium length category.

Wavy

An English Toy Cocker Spaniel can have a litter of 6-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The English Toy Cocker Spaniel is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Seborrhea

Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Fecal Examination
Blood Work
Skin Scrapings

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, English Toy Cocker Spaniels may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

English Toy Cocker Spaniel have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The English Toy Cocker Spaniels a breed that requires only a small amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people with busy lifestyles, elderly people or those who have limited mobility. They also make great pets for those who live in small apartments or have limited outdoor space.

The English Toy Cocker Spaniel breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Toy Cocker Spaniel, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most English Toy Cocker Spaniels usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The English Toy Cocker Spaniel is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Ideally, English Toy Cocker Spaniel should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-28 pound (9 - 13 kg) English Toy Cocker Spaniel feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an English Toy Cocker Spaniel is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of an English Toy Cocker Spaniel is between $49 - $63. This makes an average of $588 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The English Toy Cocker Spaniel breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

The English Toy Cocker Spaniel is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your English Toy Cocker Spaniel is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

English Toy Cocker Spaniel dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.