Cocker Spaniel

   The biggest characteristic of the Cocker Spaniel is its large ears. However, precisely because the ears are large, they are more prone to various problems. For example, when the dog eats or drinks, its ears are more likely to come into contact with food and water. If the dog's ears remain moist for a long time, they can easily develop an unpleasant odor. To avoid this, owners can buy high-rimmed feeding and water bowls so the dog's ears are less likely to fall into them.

   Besides paying attention to the ears, owners should also be especially attentive to the Cocker Spaniel's diet. Cocker Spaniels require more meat than average dogs, so owners should provide extra meat products. However, they should never feed them meat from the human dining table, since the salt content in human food is high and unsuitable for dogs.

   The ancestors of the Cocker Spaniel are bird hunting dogs. Like their ancestors, they need enough exercise. To keep the dog healthy, owners should take them out for exercise twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. Exercise can not only prevent psychological issues such as depression but also help them maintain a fit and slim physique, achieving two benefits at once.

   Cocker Spaniels are smart and not particularly difficult to train. However, some Cocker Spaniels can sometimes be willful and stubborn, so owners need to patiently guide them; otherwise, the dog may become worse. Also, owners should avoid giving too much food as a reward during training, as it could lead to the dog becoming overweight!