Black Cocker Spaniel
The Cocker Spaniels are one of the most beautiful breed of dogs in the whole world.
They will be beautiful all of their lives if they are taken care of properly.
Cocker Spaniels make very good pets since they are merry and people-oriented.
They wag their tails when they are usually happy.
They are the smallest dogs in the Sporting group as recognized by AKC in 1878.
They can be both a family pet and a hunting dog.
They have speed and great endurance which make them perfect companion for hunting.
Black is the second most popular color for Cocker Spaniels next to the color Buff.
They are smaller than most dogs which means their maintenance is considerably less than other dogs.
Their food intake is less, they require less space and less exercise.
Their maintenance when it comes to haircuts is high though since their hair tends to grow long.
You will also need to spend time brushing their coats.
The Cocker Spaniel wants to be with people all the time.
They cannot handle being alone very well.
They tend to be destructive when they are left to their own devices.
This pet is not for you if you work outside your home.
This breed will experience a variety of health issues, as they get older.
They will experience skin problems like dermatitis or eye problems like cherry eyes, glaucoma, cataract, conjunctivitis and distichia, or misplaced hair along the eye.
They may even have ear problems and problems with urinating.
Most of these health problems are curable but may cause you hundreds of dollars for the treatment or surgery.
They are also more prone to autoimmune diseases than any other breed there is and this problem should not be taken lightly since it could prove fatal to your pet.
You should make certain precautions before choosing your pet.
Ask the breeder if he has performed health tests on the parents to determine that they are free from diseases common to their breed.
As much as possible, do not buy puppies from pet store and never buy any puppy younger than 8 weeks old.
They need to be with their mothers before that age.
All in all, the black Cocker Spaniel is a good choice for a family pet.
They will be beautiful all of their lives if they are taken care of properly.
Cocker Spaniels make very good pets since they are merry and people-oriented.
They wag their tails when they are usually happy.
They are the smallest dogs in the Sporting group as recognized by AKC in 1878.
They can be both a family pet and a hunting dog.
They have speed and great endurance which make them perfect companion for hunting.
Black is the second most popular color for Cocker Spaniels next to the color Buff.
They are smaller than most dogs which means their maintenance is considerably less than other dogs.
Their food intake is less, they require less space and less exercise.
Their maintenance when it comes to haircuts is high though since their hair tends to grow long.
You will also need to spend time brushing their coats.
The Cocker Spaniel wants to be with people all the time.
They cannot handle being alone very well.
They tend to be destructive when they are left to their own devices.
This pet is not for you if you work outside your home.
This breed will experience a variety of health issues, as they get older.
They will experience skin problems like dermatitis or eye problems like cherry eyes, glaucoma, cataract, conjunctivitis and distichia, or misplaced hair along the eye.
They may even have ear problems and problems with urinating.
Most of these health problems are curable but may cause you hundreds of dollars for the treatment or surgery.
They are also more prone to autoimmune diseases than any other breed there is and this problem should not be taken lightly since it could prove fatal to your pet.
You should make certain precautions before choosing your pet.
Ask the breeder if he has performed health tests on the parents to determine that they are free from diseases common to their breed.
As much as possible, do not buy puppies from pet store and never buy any puppy younger than 8 weeks old.
They need to be with their mothers before that age.
All in all, the black Cocker Spaniel is a good choice for a family pet.
