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Cocker Spaniel

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Cocker Spaniel

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The Cocker Spaniel At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC 
Country of Origin
United States 
Life Expectancy
12 - 14 yrs 
Height Range
14 - 15 in 
Weight Range
24 - 28 lbs 
Colors
Black, black/tan, brown/tan, particolor, tricolor 
Trainability
High, very reponsive to training 
With Children
Generally good, although temperament is varied among lines 
With Animals
Very good 
Climate
Tolerates cold well 
Indoor/Outdoor
Ideally indoors, but needs plenty of outdoor time 
Exercise Reqd
Above average; needs exercise to stay healthy 
Grooming Reqd
High, especially to maintain long show coat 
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Cocker Spaniel Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Cocker Spaniel breeders:

CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
Progressing Retinal Atrophy (genetic test)
Thyroid Function Test (blood test)
vonWillebrand's Disease (vWD) (factor antigen test)

Cocker Spaniel Health Issues
The following conditions may be a concern in the Cocker Spaniel:

Aberrant cilia
Anasarca
Apocrine Gland Tumors
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Basal Cell Tumor
Behavioral Abnormalities
Canine Allergies
Canine Melanoma
Canine Microphthalmia
Cataract
Cleft lip
Cleft palate
Corneal dystrophy
Cranioschisis
Cutaneous asthenia
Cyclic neutropenia
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Elbow dysplasia
Entropion
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
Hemophilia - Factor X Deficiency
Hemophilia A - Classic Hemophilia
Hip Dysplasia
Hydrocephalus (Water on the Brain)
Hypothyroidism
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Keratitis Sicca
Lens Luxation
Lip Fold Dermatitis
Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondrosis
Otitis Externa
Overshot Jaw
Patellar Luxation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Peripheral Retinal Dystrophy
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Renal Cortical Hypoplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Sebaceous Tumor
Seborrhea
Umbilical Hernia
Undershot jaw
Ununited Anconeal Process
von Willebrands Disease