American Cocker Spaniel - cheerful, frisky, friendly dog, which is different for its hunting instincts. This breed was bred in America, with careful selection of English cocker spaniels.
Description of breed American Cocker Spaniel
American Cocker Spaniel - a mobile dog of short height (at the withers of 37-39 cm) with a thick long hair. At a small size, the cocker spaniel is very harmoniously complex: a proportional body, a small head with low long ears, a dull muzzle with a noticeable black nose.
American cocker spaniel can have color:
- monochromatic;
- black and white two-color;
- tricolor mixed.
The American Cocker Spaniel has a good character. This dog combines balance and energy, mind and liveliness. Their activity is due to the ancestors of hunters. This quality was necessary for long trips to the forest for prey. Today, rarely use this dog as a hunter, but it retained the best: quickness of reaction, endurance, energy, understanding of the teams.
Education and training of American cocker spaniel
Despite the good character of the cocker spaniel, his ability to adapt quickly to the new conditions of life, education must begin from the very infant age. Always adhere to the rules established between you and the pet: scold for the same actions, encourage for correct behavior, the dog should associate the event and your reaction to it.
Training cocker spaniel - is an active game between the owner and the dog. Thanks to the cheerful disposition and cunningness of the pet, you can start lessons from puppyhood by connecting the element of the game.
Caring for an American Cocker Spaniel
In order for an American cocker spaniel to always look and feel great, you need to take care of his coat daily. Accustom the pet from infancy to combing the hair with a special brush, so that it perceives this procedure normally.
The Cocker Spaniel needs a haircut once every two weeks. Most often for this dog leads to special hairdressers. Independently you need to shorten the coat once every 2-3 weeks between the fingers, inside the ears, around the anus.
Once in two weeks, shower for your Cocker. Use special shampoos for dogs, they will help you cope with the subsequent care of the coat, making it more silky and protecting from tangling.
American Cocker Spaniel, whose possible illnesses are associated with infectious inflammation of the ears and eyes, requires regular cleaning of both.
Diseases, which are also subject to the cocker spaniel:
- obesity;
- disorder of the cardiovascular system;
- nephrosis;
- epilepsy;
- disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Feeding an American Cocker Spaniel
The American cocker spaniel should receive a full and balanced diet. The energy and activity of the dog requires a high-calorie food. However, do not overfeed your pet, because Cocker Spaniels slopes for gluttony and excess American Cocker Spaniel is a very cheerful, playful dog that can cheer up on the rainy day.
Natural food for the cocker must include:
- meat: beef, horse meat, poultry;
- by-products, including kidneys, heart, lungs, tendons;
- fish: cod and catfish;
- vegetables: turnips, cabbage, carrots, onions;
- cereals: semolina, pearl barley, rice, buckwheat;
- dairy.
You can also feed the dog with a premium dry food, following the recommendations on the packaging.