The Cocker Spaniel is a rather ancient hunting dog. At that time, land hounds were divided into large dogs and small or toy hounds. Later, due to their different uses, the Cocker Spaniel and the Toy Dog were distinguished again. The Toy Dog eventually became the British Toy Spaniel, which is mainly used as a pet dog and companion dog. The Cocker Spaniel remains among the hunting dogs, so the Cocker Spaniel is the smallest hunting dog. The Cocker Spaniel is divided into two types: the American Cocker Spaniel and the British Cocker Spaniel. The British Cocker Spaniel originated earlier than the American Cocker Spaniel. The American Cocker Spaniel is different from the original British Cocker Spaniel in body shape, size and coat color. The two types of dogs are similar but different, and both have their own special charm.
The beloved little Cocker Spaniel
Suitable people
< /strong> The Cocker Spaniel is smart and alert, with round and full eyes, long, leaf-shaped ears, a round but not exaggerated skull, clear eyebrows, a wide and deep muzzle, a large nose, well-developed nostrils, and scissor-shaped teeth. Overbite, body thick and tight, muscular and well-proportioned. Gentle in nature, bright and cheerful, active and friendly, deeply favored by women and children, full of love and sincerity towards the owner and family, so it will definitely become a very favorite companion for family members.
Due to the relationship between genius and hunting dog, the Cocker Spaniel is very lively and loves to exercise. If it is not controlled during its 'baby' time, then when it grows up, it may be 'systematized for your home at any time. '. So, if your job is very busy, then you have to consider whether you have enough time to take care of it. The Cocker Spaniel also has a very rich coat, especially the long and dense hair on its chest, abdomen and legs. It needs to be brushed once a day and bathed frequently, so it needs a very diligent and fond of grooming. Owner. Taking care of a Cocker Spaniel requires enough care and patience, and you need to regularly "clean" your dog's ears. Are you ready for this?
General maintenance and care
The thick coat of the Cocker Spaniel must be brushed and bathed frequently, otherwise it will be stained with dust and dirt and even form clumps, which will not only affect the appearance, but also And you will be attacked by germs and get sick. Its cute big, droopy ears often cause trouble, so every once in a while, you have to use cotton swabs or gauze to remove earwax. In addition, you need to remove tartar regularly, and wash its eyes with light salt water to prevent Diseases may occur due to uncleanness of the five sense organs.From time to time, you should pay more attention to the dog's skin, open the coat and look carefully. Healthy skin is a natural obstacle for dogs.
The Cocker Spaniel is lively and active, so it should be maintained with an appropriate amount of exercise every day. It is best to take it out for walks 2-3 times a day. Generally, you can wear it for a walk in the morning, and then wear it for a walk in the evening or afternoon. If it is kept at home for a long time without enough time and space to let it circulate, it will become anxious, worried and even get sick.
Feeding should be timely and quantitative, and do not allow them to be gluttonous, and do not feed foods with excessive fat and protein content to prevent obesity, which will affect their physical fitness and lifespan. Special attention must be paid to hygiene, remaining food must be completely discarded, drinking water must be changed daily, and tableware must be washed and disinfected.
The Cocker Spaniel is a very easy-to-train dog breed. It must be trained during daily feeding and exercise, and bad habits should be corrected in time, otherwise it will easily develop reckless and stubborn shortcomings.
He is very cute with his big eyes and long ears.
Susceptible to diseases
The diseases that Cocker Spaniels may suffer from include sudden diaphragm division of the thorax, allergic dermatitis, Proctitis, chronic nephritis, cataracts, otitis externa, liver disease, dermatitis, urinary stones, mammary gland swelling, thyroid dysfunction, etc. Surveys and studies in recent years have found that the probability of Cocker Spaniels suffering from hepatitis, cataracts, and senile cataracts is in the Increasing year by year, dermatitis and otitis externa are the most common diseases of Cocker Spaniels. Liver dysfunction and intestinal insufficiency may also affect Cocker Spaniels.
The ears of Cocker Spaniels are most in need of disease. The most common disease is otitis externa. If there are only some black secretions and dirt in the ears, use specialized ear cleaning solution to clean them. Or some ear medicine can cure it. If the ears are warm, rotten, accompanied by rotten odor, and shake their heads constantly, it may be severe otitis externa, otitis interna, or otitis media.
The owner should pay more attention to the abnormal signals it sends out during eating, sleeping, walking and other activities. Once found, they should seek medical treatment immediately. Home-made food often cannot meet the nutritional needs of American Cocker Spaniels, and can easily cause certain functional problems of the dog's liver and heart. Special dog food should be used to combine vegetables, vitamins and other nutrients.
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