cocker spaniel

[DavidJ]

I'd agree they have a nature all of their own but there's never been an off switch on any that I've owned (working bred). My springer's are more chilled when I'm not hunting them than any of the cocker's I've had. 

My 1st Cocker went to Northumbria Police as It never switched off. It just couldn't settle in the house, after a year it was me or the dog....

 

[DavidJ]

One other thing to consider is pedigree or not. If you want a breed that has a pedigree and is recognised by the Kennel Club the all these cross bred poo's & doodle's things etc are off your list.

It might be worth checking out some of the re-homing/spaniel rescue centre's. You may get the perfect dog for your requirements.

 

[Hamster]

You get a free baseball bat with a Springer!!! (To subdue it enough to listen)

Cockers are smaller, different nature (to any other dog on the planet) less nuts, have a off switch (kinda...Springers have NO off switch) Cockers are clever wee dogs, Springers are brain dead but utterly loyle and desperate (too desperate) to please...

Dog articles tend to say the opposite to this ?!

 

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[Bryn12]

So many breeds and none that all have their good points, size of house kind of household and how much time you have to spend with them are the starting points then short list some breeds you like the look of and take it from there.

 

[Dog Tyred]

Miniature Schnauzer. Nuff said

DT

 

[Hamster]

I wouldn't care if this one could fetch.

 

[ips]

Thanks to everyone for info thus far. I have to say the cocker were looking after is very demanding and a bit excitable but seems very at ached to me already. We had a browse online yesterday at springer poodle cross they look lovely and might be an option as not concerned about KC reg.

Did think about a young rescue but concerned about taking on a dog with possible issues. I definately want a gun related dog but nothing any bigger than a springer. Still open to ideas though.

 

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Have you thought about a jack Russell or the likes....you could go digging for moles and rats then....plus it is small enough to drop kick out into the middle of lawn for a pee on a bad weather day....plus a couple of runs around the drawing room and it will be knackered.....and then will cuddle up on your lap whilst you sup your evening tipple.....??

Or if too tiring.....get a hamster.....they look like a small dog......when you are having your evening tipple.....

Off now to do my penance ......the joys of having step children........and......it is a bloody lovely day for shooting.

(I should be at Westfield grrrrrrrrrrrr).

 

[Hamster]

ALL Terriers are awesome.

 

[Paul120]

The only thing I would add is ; make sure you get a feel for the dogs (whatever breed) before you commit. We had the choice of several puppies.

As with humans they all have thier own characters and you can see it when they are in the litter specially when feeding.

The leader.bully,snappy one and the psyco. Nevous and calm ones.

We got our spinger based on bring a family pet and he's a great around the house and quieter than the ones my Father had for working . The last one which always on the go and a bit mad. But one hell of a good working dog and always In demand at shoots. ( got a few days out from invites based on having the dog present)

Ran its legs off but never went more than 25 yards in front of the guns or beaters.

 

[Skeet UK]

Another plus for Cockers, mine at least anyway; You get "Big Dog" sound, in a smaller package.  Mine sounds about three times bigger than he is, especially if you are an errant cat!!!

 

[sidney]

Yes, I did not know about this until I had a fab black cocker who did this due to epilepsy. Lovely dog, but eyes would glaze and then he would attack anything near him.. I had to keep a hawking gauntlet to deal with him when it happened. Afterwards he would just fall into a deep sleep until the next episode.

We had exactly the same happen a few years back, didn't realise it was a known problem, just thought he had 'issues'. Was a shame , lovely dog, but took some dealing with when he went on the rampage, still have the scars to prove it!

 

[DavidJ]

We had exactly the same happen a few years back, didn't realise it was a known problem, just thought he had 'issues'. Was a shame , lovely dog, but took some dealing with when he went on the rampage, still have the scars to prove it!

Show bred or working?

 

[Bebo]

I second the Jack Russell recommendation

 

[ips]

Cute.

 

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Or Patterdale

 

[Bebo]

Butter wouldn't melt in her mouth, but she is a mischievous little sod.  We've also got a long suffering Chocolate Labrador who is much better behaved and doesn't have to be on the lead when on the beach.

 

[Bryn12]

Saw a Patterdale x Bedlington once  , canine version of a Blue Faced Leicester  :wacko:

 

[Dog Tyred]

I definately want a gun related dog but nothing any bigger than a springer. Still open to ideas though.

A Schnauzer is a 'gun related dog' as I quite often want to shoot mine!

DT