Exercise and the Cocker Spaniel

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Exercise and the Cocker Spaniel

The spaniel breeds dates back at least 500 years in the UK, originally bred to flush out woodcocks for hunters to shoot. The American Cocker Spaniel was bred in the late 1800s from the English Cocker Spaniel and was brought to Canada and the United States. This is the smallest hunting dog breed.

Breed type	Sport / Gun / Hunting dog
Physical characteristics	compact sized dog with strong, straight legs long ears, almost reaching the nos profuse, thick, silky medium to long coat
Personality	moderate-energy dogs friendly to people, good with children, can get along with other dogs sweet, cheerful and eager to please playful, but sensitive–they don’t take well to teasing or harsh training
Best exercises	Because these dogs are bred to accompany hunters, they do have a lot of stamina, but are only moderately energetic. They usually aren’t bouncing off the walls if they don’t have regular exercise, but you still need to let them burn off some energy. Walks – long, steady walks are great. Running – with conditioning, Cocker Spaniels are good running dogs for short times (20 – 30 minutes a couple days a week). Start slowly and consider keeping her coat shorter. Hiking – long, low-key hikes are great, just watch that his coat doesn’t get tangled in branches and bramble. Agility – Cocker Spaniels have enough energy for this sport and many do compete. If you think it’s right for your dog, you can train for fun or for competition. See more here. Dog Parks – because Cocker Spaniels are generally friendly with other dogs, if you feel yours if well socialized, let her romp with friends for a bit.
Suggested exercise plan	1 session / day for 20 - 30 minutes each