A Dog Owner S Guide To American And English Cocker Spaniels

Get The Definitive English Cocker Spaniel Ownership Guide. Whether you own a English Cocker Spaniel, or are considering it, existing owners agree that this is the "must have" owner's manual. English Cockers’ are extremely rewarding companions that develop loyal bonds with their owners. The breed dates back over 100 years, and to this day they are most well-known for their unwavering protective nature and ability to serve as loyal companions. This comprehensive owners guide provides you with the most critical information, resources, and training strategies needed to successfully raise and care for your English Cocker. From choosing the right English Cocker Spaniel puppy, to caring for your English Cocker, the information within this guide will serve as your "go to" resource for years to come. Highlights from the The Complete Guide to English Cocker Spaniels: · The Right and Wrong Reasons for Buying a English Cocker · Breed Overview and Ownership Expectations · How the English Cocker Spaniel Adoption Process Really Works · All About English Cocker Puppies · Preparing Your Home for a English Cocker Spaniel · How to Keep Your Dog Healthy, Safe, and Happy · Common Health Problems · Caring for English Cocker Health Issues · Exercise & Activity Expectations · Showing Your English Cocker Spaniel · Training for Guard Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Working Dogs, & More · The Aging Process and Life Expectations · Hundreds of Tips and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions As with all dog breeds, there are many advantages and disadvantages to owning a English Cocker Spaniel. From the day you bring home your new puppy, or adopt, you will be bombarded with questions and concerns. It is critical that you have all of the required proper care information available, at any time, so that you do not make any costly errors or put your new best friend into danger. The importance of proper training and care, from the start, cannot be understated. The worst problems in English Cocker Spaniel ownership almost always start early. Be pro-active, learn everything there is to know about English Cocker Spaniel ownership, and get started on the right track. From the puppy days to the latter years, new and sometimes difficult decisions are required from English Cocker Spaniel owners. This manual will help you make the correct decision, based on medical and training best practices, so that you never go to sleep worried about your pet's health or mood. Always make care decisions based on your particular dog and be sure to know all of the facts. Ultimately, this guide will prepare you for the vast array of purchasing, adoption, training, healthcare, and expectation-related information that will confront you at one time or another. This complete manual includes photographs, and nearly a dozen chapters full of useful information for your English Cocker Spaniel. Additionally, the manual includes a very helpful table of contents so that you can easily and accurately find the important information you are looking for in an instant. The complete Guide to English Cocker Spaniel is designed to help first-time dog owners and experienced individuals alike, with ease and clarity. Purchase the The Complete Guide to English Cocker Spaniels today and save yourself from costly mistakes that could create financial disasters, poor long-term behaviour, and increased stress in both you and your dog's living environment. A well-prepared English Cocker Spaniel owner makes for a happy, and healthy dog. With our 100% No Quibble, Money Back Guarantee you have nothing to lose, but everything to gain. A more caring, loving companionship with your chosen, loyal friend. Get The Complete Guide to English Cocker Spaniels’ now Be prepared to care Take care of yourself and… Your English Cocker Spaniel David

Written for the pet owner and show dog owner alike, this accessible handbook covers every aspect of keeping cocker spaniels. The main part of the volume is devoted to the care of the breed, with information on buying, feeding, grooming and exercise. It also contains a profile of the breed, with information on its good points and possible drawbacks.

Get The Definitive American Cocker Spaniel Ownership Guide. Whether you own a American Cocker Spaniel, or are considering it, existing owners agree that this is the "must have" owner's manual. American Cockers’ are extremely rewarding companions that develop loyal bonds with their owners. The breed dates back years, and to this day they are most well-known for their unwavering protective nature and ability to serve as loyal companions. This comprehensive owners guide provides you with the most critical information, resources, and training strategies needed to successfully raise and care for your American Cocker Spaniel. From choosing the right American Cocker puppy, to caring for your American Cocker, the information within this guide will serve as your "go to" resource for years to come. Highlights from the The Complete Guide to American Cocker Spaniels: · The Right and Wrong Reasons for Buying a American Cocker Spaniel · Breed Overview and Ownership Expectations · How the American Cocker Spaniel Adoption Process Really Works · All About American Cocker Spaniel Puppies · Preparing Your Home for a American Cocker Spaniel · How to Keep Your Dog Healthy, Safe, and Happy · Common Health Problems · Caring for American Cocker Spaniel Health Issues · Exercise & Activity Expectations · Showing Your American Cocker Spaniel · Training for Guard Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Working Dogs, & More · The Aging Process and Life Expectations · Hundreds of Tips and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

"Above all merry" well describes the affectionate, fun-loving Sporting dog known as the Cocker Spaniel. The breed's personality and elegant appearance have kept the Cocker Spaniel in the top ten breeds in the United States for decades, and today new owners are discovering the many charms of this apartment-size dog. Although the breed was developed to hunt woodcock and other small game in England, few Cockers today are used as hunting companions; most Cockers enjoy a luxurious existence as companion dogs for families. Author and sporting breed expert Richard G. Beauchamp describes his much-loved breed of which is he is a former breeder and handler: "Under the obvious wealth of furnishings, a well-bred Cocker Spaniel remains a most versatile companion. He is small enough to make a pleasant house dog, yet of more than sufficient size and stamina to spend the day trudging alongside his master over hill and dale." This Comprehensive Owners' Guide retells the breed's origins and characteristics as well as discusses the breed standard and offers new owners advice about selection, care, training, showing, and more.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author's advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

The "original" Cocker Spaniel, the English Cocker Spaniel is actually the most popular Cocker Spaniel on the planet, with a thriving following in most countries around the world. Designated as a separate breed from America's Cocker Spaniel in 1936, thanks in large part to the support of the breed's patroness in the U.S., Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge, the English Cocker Spaniel has been prized for his merry disposition, impressive trainability, and sensible nature for generations. The history of the breed, as told by breeder and author Haja van Wessem, encompasses the story of both Cocker Spaniel breeds and provides insight into how the breeds became separate entities. The characteristics chapter discusses the breed's much-prized personality and physical characteristics as well as its coat of many colors (illustrated by useful charts that depict how colors are produced).New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, exercise, and grooming/trimming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author's advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.