The Cocker Spaniel is divided into British and American Cocker Spaniels. Their origins are: Britain and the United States. They are also called snipe dogs. Snipe dog (spaniel) means "Spanish dog" and is derived from the ancient French "espaignol". This dog has a cheerful personality, is smart and rational, and works conscientiously and responsibly, but sometimes it can be very stubborn, easily agitated and excited, and its tail keeps wagging fiercely, especially during action and hunting. The hair on the limbs and ears must be trimmed and combed regularly. To avoid obesity, you must maintain adequate exercise. This dog easily becomes a loyal companion and must be given adequate love and care. Extremely popular around the world. The biggest feature is the big ears.
1. Introduction to the British Cocker Spaniel
The British Cocker Spaniel is also known as the British Cocker Spaniel, the British Cocker Spaniel, the British Bulldog, the British Cocker Spaniel, etc. Because of its superb skills in hunting woodcock, it emerged in the dog world and formed an independent Cocker Spaniel bloodline. The English Cocker Spaniel is the oldest breed of Cocker Spaniel.
Appearance characteristics of the British Cocker Spaniel
Height: 39 to 41 cm for male dogs; 38 to 40 cm for female dogs.
Weight: 13~15kg.
Head: The head is square, the forehead is slightly flat, and the forehead is slightly flat and obvious; the bridge of the nose is straight and enlarged, and the color of the tip of the nose is coordinated with the color of the coat; the muzzle is square and attractive, and the upper lip The edges are droopy and the teeth form a scissor bite.
Ears: The base of the ears is low; the ears are located at the level of the eyes. They are large lop ears, which are covered with long and dense wavy hair, which is very distinctive.
Eyes: The eyes are large and dark brown, bright, happy and piercing.
Neck: The neck is well muscled and slopes between the shoulders.
Trunk: The body is strong and short; the chest is deep and broad, with well-curved ribs; the back is solid and slopes smoothly toward the tail; the buttocks are slightly rounded and muscular.
limbs: strong bones, short and powerful, good standing posture; straight forelimbs, strong hind limbs, good knee bend, low waist, round and compact feet, cat-shaped toe claws, long between toes Feathered.
Tail: docked, flat and level with the back.
Coat: The coat is medium-long, dense and soft, wavy long silky hair; there are long feathers on the ears, chest, abdomen and limbs.
Coat color: russet, black, dark blue, golden, liver color, red, lemon, etc. White hair is often distributed all over the body. Yingka also has a special black and white hemp color (except white and brown, all other colors can be entered).
Gait: Easy to walk, long strides, and fast running.
Characteristics: Kind nature, sweet and gentle, highly obedient, very affectionate, energetic, very active, good at running, agile, alert, intelligent, optimistic and lively.
Top grade: The head is square, the forehead is obvious, the nose is straight and large, the edge of the upper lip is drooping, the teeth are in a scissor bite, the ears should be large and drooping, covered with long, rich and wavy feathers, and the eyes are big It has spirit, thick neck, strong, short and compact trunk, round buttocks, short and powerful limbs, strong hind limbs, thick, soft and wavy coat; the tail should be docked and leveled to the level of the back.
Defective products: narrow tip of head, unclear forehead, short and narrow nose, raised edge of upper lip, small ears, high ear base, sparse ear ornaments, long and narrow body, and slender limbs.
2. Introduction to the American Cocker Spaniel
The American Cocker Spaniel is also known as the Cocker Spaniel, the Fighting Cock Spaniel, the Fighting Cock Dog, the Cocker Spaniel, the Beagle, and the Cocker Spaniel. wait. Because this dog is good at hunting pheasants, it was named "Cocker", which means pheasant hunting dog. It is good at startling or retrieving birds and other prey. Its original name is "Spaniel" (meaning long-haired hound).
Appearance characteristics of the American Cocker Spaniel
Height: male dogs 36~38 cm; female dogs 34~36 cm.
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Weight: 10~13 kg
Standard size: Height: 38 cm for male dogs, 36.8 cm for female dogs. Weight: 10.9 ~ 12.7 kg. Will be disqualified (U.S. standard)
Head: The skull is round, the forehead segment is obvious, and the cheeks are not wide.
The distance from the tip of the nose to the forehead is 1/2 of the distance from the top of the skull to the tip of the nose. The muzzle is broad and deep, the lower jaw is square, short and flat, the upper lip covers the lower lip, the teeth are strong and have a scissor bite; the nostrils are open and the tip of the nose is black.
Ears: The base of the ears is low; the ears are long and droopy, covered with long and dense wavy hair; the ears are soft in texture and reach as long as the nostrils.
Eyes: The eyes are large and round, with rich and gentle expressions and dark eyes.
Neck: The neck muscles are plump and slightly arched.
Trunk: The body is short and solid, with a compact structure, moderately sloping shoulders, deep and broad chest, moderately expanded ribs, almost a straight line from the back to the tail and a slight slope; the buttocks are slightly rounded and full of muscles.
Limbs: The limbs are thick and short, with well-developed muscles. The forelimbs are upright and the elbows are not abducted; the thigh muscles of the hind limbs are plump, the knee joints are obviously bent, the hock joints are low, the feet are wide and have long hair, but this does not affect the movement at all.
Tail: The tail is often docked, leaving only 1/3; the tail is flat and straight, in line with the tail root and back or slightly higher, and rises and swings when excited.
Coat: The coat is rich and dense, soft, long and wavy.
Coat color: There are black, brown, reddish brown, light yellow, silver and black and white mixed colors.
Gait: The steps are flexible and free, the hind limbs are strong and powerful, and the walking posture is graceful but not messy, which is a typical hunting dog gait.
Characteristics: Mild temperament, rich feelings, cautious behavior; cheerful and lively personality; energetic, warm and friendly, alert and agile, cute and sweet appearance, easy to obey, loyal to the owner.
Purpose: This dog was used to hunt mountain birds and is now the favorite companion and toy dog ??for children and women. Many men in Europe and the United States also like to take it with them as a companion dog and guard dog. This dog can also be used as a guard dog.
Top grade: energetic, gentle, lively and alert dog. The coat should be long and wavy, rich and dense, and should not be short and sparse; the eyes should be large, round, gentle, and dark in color; the ears should be long and drooping to the nose, with rich, long and wavy hair. The body structure is compact, the muscles are plump and strong, the chest is thick, the back is slightly sloped, and the tail is short; the limbs are thick and short, strong and powerful, the head is round, the muzzle is wide and deep, the lower jaw is short and square; the fingers and claws are compact like cat claws, and the steps are graceful. Rather than being messy.
Defective products: The body height and weight exceed the standard too much, mixed or variegated colors; long and pointed snout, small and light-colored eyes, small ears, narrow chest, arched back, slender limbs, long tail All are defects.
Key points of feeding and management: The American Cocker Spaniel is lively and active. It should ensure an appropriate amount of exercise and allow it to roam freely in the yard twice a day. They should be fed regularly and quantitatively every day, and they should not be allowed to overeat to prevent overweight. This dog's hair is long and is most likely to avoid tangles and clumps, so it needs to be combed, brushed and trimmed every day and bathed once every 8 to 10 weeks. Dogs with large lop-ears are prone to ear diseases and need to clean their ear canals frequently. Eyes should also be kept clean. Claws tend to grow easily and should be trimmed regularly, and supernumerary toes need to be removed.
Color classification
Black classification: from all black to dark brown. All black should be without brown or liver color. Only a small amount of white hair on the chest and under the neck is allowed; white elsewhere is a disqualification.
Other solid colors (except black): from the lightest beige to the darkest red including brown and tan (chocolate color). The whole body is solid color, only slightly lighter colors of the same color are allowed on the ears, chest, belly and feet. A few white hairs are allowed on the chest or under the neck, but white hair elsewhere is a disqualification.
Color classification: There are two colors (such as yellow and white, black and white, chocolate white) or more than two colors (such as three colors, black and white yellow, chocolate white and yellow). There must be white, such as black and white, red and white (red can range from the lightest cream to the darkest red), brown and white and tri-color (with brown spots, the position of the brown spots is the same as the position of dark brown). The main color cannot exceed 90% of the whole body, otherwise it will be disqualified. The color of brown spots can range from the lightest cream to the deepest red, but they can only account for 10 or less of the overall color. Too many brown spots will be a disqualification.
3. Characteristic rankings
The dog with the biggest body odor ranks first; the dog with the most saliva ranks seventh; the dog that needs frequent grooming ranks first Ranked first (American Cocker Spaniel); ranked sixth in the list of most clinging dogs (American Cocker Spaniel) and eighth (British Cocker Spaniel); ranked third in the list of most friendly dogs to children (American Cocker Spaniel) Cocker Spaniel) fifth (British Cocker Spaniel); fourth in the list of most animal-friendly dogs (British Cocker Spaniel)
4. Feeding Method
Feeding of Cocker Spaniel Similar to the feeding method of ordinary dog ??breeds, it should be fed an appropriate amount of dog food and a small amount of low-sugar biscuits every day, and then drink clean water. In addition, it should be fed an appropriate amount of fresh meat every day to ensure balanced nutrition. The Cocker Spaniel is lively and active. You should ensure that it gets appropriate exercise and is allowed to go outdoors twice a day. It should be noted that it should be fed regularly and quantitatively every day, and it should not be allowed to be gluttonous to prevent excessive obesity and affect the appearance of the Cocker Spaniel.
Knowledge of feeding
Daily feeding knowledge of Cocker Spaniel [1]
Diet: In the diet of Cocker Spaniel, the supply of meat is higher than other There are many breeds of dogs. Generally, they need to be fed 250-350 grams of meat every day, plus an equal amount of dry vegetables and biscuits, and given an appropriate amount of drinking water.
Exercise: In management work, attention should be paid to the amount of activity of the Cocker Spaniel. The reason is that it was originally a bird hunting dog living in the wild. It is recommended that the owner of this dog should take it out for a walk 2-3 times a day. Generally, you can take it out for a walk after getting up in the morning, and then take it out for a walk in the evening or afternoon. If you keep it at home for a long time without giving it enough activity, it will feel irritable and even sluggish and sick.
Grooming: Use a brush or comb to comb its coat every day. Dogs like Cocker Spaniels have long and dense coats on their chest, abdomen and legs, which often drag on the ground. If they are not combed regularly, dust or dirt will stick to them, and even form clumps, which not only affects their appearance, but also You can also be infected by germs and suffer from diseases.
Cleaning: In addition to combing it frequently, you must also give them a bath every once in a while. It can be washed in the shower or dry cleaned. The method of dry cleaning is: first spray talcum powder or conditioner, and then use a comb to slowly comb from the root of the coat several times. This way, you can keep its coat soft and fluffy, not tangled into knots, and Prevent lice from breeding in the hair and keep your dog healthy and lively. Every once in a while, it is necessary to remove tartar and ear wax, and wash its eyes with light salt water. This can prevent diseases caused by unclean facial features.
Mental: You should always pay attention to whether there are abnormalities in eating, sleeping, walking and other activities, and whether the mental state is abnormal. If you are found to be sick, you should treat it in time.
Training: The training of the Cocker Spaniel is also very important. It cannot be allowed to develop naturally. Otherwise, it will easily develop bad habits of willfulness and stubbornness.
Cocker Spaniel hair management knowledge
Cocker Spaniel hair is difficult to take care of. In daily care, feeders should pay more attention to the legs, abdomen and other parts with longer hair. In this case, the feeder just ignores the place where Cocker Spaniel should be cared for most.
1. Back
The back hair of the Cocker Spaniel is shorter than the leg hair and belly hair, so it is easy to ignore this part when combing. Even after taking a bath, most of the The owner simply blew the coat. Over time, if the Cocker Spaniel's coat is not combed, the blood circulation will deteriorate, and skin diseases such as mites, fungi, and eczema will follow. In fact, most skin diseases in cockroaches begin on the back.
Recommendation: When doing hair care for Cocker, be sure to take care of the back, comb it gently with a needle comb to allow normal blood circulation, so that the fur on the back can be bright and healthy!
2. Corners of the mouth
Dogs use their tongues to sweat, and cocker spaniels are no exception. However, compared with other dogs, the Cocker's mouth is softer and the mouth is larger, so the Cocker drools relatively more. In addition, some Cocker Spaniels are naturally funnel-mouthed. If the corners of Cocker's mouth are soaked in saliva for a long time, it is very easy to become inflamed. Although angular cheilitis is not a serious condition, cockroaches can be very uncomfortable.
Recommendation: When taking Cocker out to play, eat, or drink water, you should always wipe the corners of your mouth with soft paper, especially after eating fruit. The irritation of fruit acid is very powerful.
3. Ear slightly
Cockerels have a pair of large ears, which are very easy to get wet when eating and drinking. The owner's token wiping failed to keep the Cocker Spaniel's ears dry. Moist ears are prone to fungal or mite skin diseases.
Recommendations: (1) It is best to tie your ears before eating and drinking, but do not tie them too tightly to avoid necrosis of ear cells caused by poor blood circulation! It’s best to use a special bowl for Coca-Cola! (2) After bathing the Cocker Spaniel, be sure to dry the ears. It is difficult for a Cocker Spaniel's ears to dry out under natural circumstances!
Feeding misunderstandings
Myth 1. Offal and white rice
This way of eating is most likely to cause pet skin problems, such as eczema, dandruff, etc. The same is true for cats.
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Overeating can cause vitamin A poisoning and bone problems in cats, while regular eating of rice can cause This causes the dog's lower body to become enlarged, resulting in a non-standard body shape.
Myth 2. Fish bones and chicken bones
Dogs chew bones just as a hobby. Eating bones does not necessarily make the dog's bones grow strong. Cats should not eat bones, as too much calcium can cause urinary problems in them.
Myth 3. The owner’s meals
Our meals contain a lot of oil, salt and other condiments, and some even contain a lot of spices, which are not suitable for pets. . Spicy ones are especially unacceptable as they can cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
Myth 4. Chocolate
Theobromine contained in chocolate can cause dog poisoning after eating. Chocolate poisoning can cause vomiting, frequent urination, hyperactivity, accelerated heartbeat, and even cardiovascular disease. Loss of function and ultimately death.
Myth 5. Ice cream, cream cake and mooncakes
Some ice cream, cream cakes, and mooncakes contain too much sugar, and some are not easy to digest and can easily cause obesity or diarrhea, which is harmful to the stomach and intestines of pets. Have a huge impact.
Myth 6. Late-night snacks
It is best to feed dogs twice a day. If they are fed at night, it will cause indigestion and the abdomen will easily become enlarged, affecting the body shape and causing obesity.
5. Cocker Spaniel Dog Food
It is better to buy puppy dog ??food. Dog food has standards and instructions on how much to eat for dogs of different ages and weights. It is also very nutritious. Rich and balanced, do not give him food that humans eat. Puppies are forbidden to eat meat and drink milk. Dogs will easily get sick after eating it, such as obesity, malnutrition, gastrointestinal effects, skin diseases, etc. You can buy some special snacks for dogs (now selling pet snacks). Feed the puppies 4 times a day, 3 times a day after half a year, 2 times a day after a year, and once a day when they are older, but It is recommended to feed them twice a day. I think dogs also prefer to eat twice a day as adults.
For Cocker Spaniel, puppies should eat four meals a day, 3-4 taels a day, and about one tael per meal is enough. Eating less and more meals is more beneficial to the body. If he eats enough Being unable to eat does not mean that you are full, but that you are full, which is not good for the digestive system. It is also easy to gain weight and the body is out of shape. As you eat more and more, you will eventually become a little fat, which will easily lead to heart disease when you grow up. Blood pressure
When puppies eat dog food, the dog food is better made in China. My Cocker Spaniel eats this food. It can not only supplement nutrition, but also ensure the health of the dog. Dog food can improve the dog's immunity, reduce the chance of the dog getting sick, and make it easier for the dog to recover even after getting sick. Being less susceptible to infection is equivalent to adding a natural protective barrier to the dog, which is more conducive to the healthy growth of the dog. The palatability of dog food is very good. Most dogs like to eat it, so the quality is definitely no problem.
When dogs grow up, they can eat homemade dog food. Homemade dog food can be eaten with purchased dog food. As long as the nutrition is balanced, they are given calcium tablets every day. Our home-made dog food The food is made of meat, carrots, celery, other nutritious vegetables, eggs, flour, and corn noodles, mixed with water, made into rice balls and steamed, and eaten one at a time. My dog ??likes it very much. You can also put some calcium powder and hair beauty powder in it. Dogs cannot eat liver for a long time, because long-term consumption can cause excessive vitamin A or even poisoning.
6. Combing method
1. Use a coarse-toothed comb to comb the tangled parts of the coat. When grooming your English Cocker Spaniel, beware of long, silky ear hair.
2. Use a fine-toothed comb under the jaw, tail, and behind the ears. In addition, use a round head or scissors to carefully trim the hair around the eyes, feet and under the tail.
3. Carry out necessary brushing according to the variety. When brushing, you should follow the direction of the coat. The coat grows from the head to the back, and then from the back to the feet.
4. The hair on the head and back of silk and steel wool species must be removed. As shown in the picture, wear rubber gloves to protect your fingers.
5. Sometimes it is necessary to use a razor or hair scissors. In addition, depending on the situation, use pear-shaped scissors to trim the back hair before bathing.
6. When bathing, use dry scouring essence to sprinkle powder on the whole body after taking a shower, then use a brush to brush the powder into the back hair, leaving the head for final treatment.
7. After brushing, dry the coat, and then rub the coat with silk cloth or velvet cloth. Finally, use a special spray to make the coat shiny.
8. Finally, the nails can be trimmed according to the dog’s condition. Puppies can have their nails trimmed 2-3 weeks after birth to prevent the female dog’s abdominal cortex from being scratched when sucking breast milk. In addition, develop good habits from an early age and let nature take its own course when you grow up.
7. Common sense when purchasing
The beautiful Cocker Spaniel has gradually entered people’s daily lives, which has changed many people’s lives to varying degrees, and also made many people’s lives empty. People have found the meaning of life. This is the sense of security that material life cannot bring us. Therefore, raising Cocker Spaniel has become the most popular lifestyle nowadays. When you decide to raise a Cocker Spaniel, you need to know how to choose a Cocker Spaniel scientifically.
(1) Be friendly and approachable towards others, be able to obey the owner's instructions docilely, and not be malicious or aggressive.
(2) The head should be round and well-proportioned. The mouth should be square and the muzzle should be broad.
(3) The eyes should be bright, large and round, and the eyes should be able to see clearly and vividly. When looking at surrounding things, the eyes should move quickly.
(4) The ears should be as long and drooping as leaves, covered with long, rich and wavy feathers.
(5) The trunk should be stable and strong, short and strong, with the back slightly level.
(6) The hair on the head should be short, the hair on the sides and back should be medium in length, and the hair on the chest, ears, and legs should be long and silky, trailing to the ground like an apron.
(7) As far as possible, ask the seller for information on the dog’s pedigree and health and quarantine verification certificates.
(8) The physique should be strong and strong, the spirit should be full, the eyes should be bright, and the color should be dark and dignified.
(9) The appearance should be beautiful, and the coat under the neck, legs, abdomen and tail should be long and plump, soft and shiny, and as flat as silk.
The above methods are things you need to pay attention to when choosing a high-quality pet dog. This is also something you should learn before purchasing. I believe you can choose the one that truly belongs to you among the many Cocker Spaniels.
8. Precautions
With the increase in the number of dogs, there are problems such as dogs hurting people, disturbing people, and damaging environmental sanitation. In order to minimize the harm caused to society and others by raising dogs, it is hoped that local regulations will be adopted to regulate dog raising behavior in order to achieve civilized dog raising, protect the health and personal safety of citizens, and maintain public order in society. and city appearance and environmental sanitation purposes.
In accordance with the "General Principles of the People's Republic of China and Civil Law", the "Administrative Punishment Law of the People's Republic of China", the "Public Security Administration Punishment Law of the People's Republic of China", and the "Animal Law of the People's Republic of China" The "Regulations on Dog Breeding" were formulated with reference to foreign legislation and other laws and regulations such as the Epidemic Prevention Law and the actual situation of dog breeding management.