Can you deal with a pet that has a potentially unstable temperament?
Can you deal with potential severe separation anxiety?
Can you deal with a lot of shedding and a doggy odor?
Do you mind having a dog that is predisposed to many health issues?
Can you stand the excessive barking?
American Cocker Spaniel is a very common breed, so many people breed them. Unfortunately, most breeders don't know how to produce good temperaments. The result is a lot of poorly-bred Cockers with neurotic behaviors, which includes aggression. If you have small children, and you want this breed it is recommended to get a dog with a good ancestry from a reputable breeder.
American Cocker Spaniels need a lot of companionships and do not like being left alone for more than a few hours. They tend to express their unhappiness through destructive chewing and barking. If you work all day, this is not the breed for you.
American Cocker Spaniels shed a lot. If you don't like finding hair on your clothing and furnishings this dog is not recommended for you. American Cocker Spaniels also have a distinctive doggy odor that some people find bothersome.
American Cocker Spaniels are prone to many diseases and health conditions. From hip problems to eye problems to skin problems to epilepsy, they are one of the riskiest breeds in the health department.
If you want a conveniently sized and athletic dog that is lively, playful, and peaceful with other pets and people an American Cocker Spaniel may be right for you.
American Cocker Spaniels are very quick to bark at every new sight and sound which can easily become a nuisance for unprepared owners and their neighbors.
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Hi! I’m Sreten Filipović. I graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Belgrade, with a master's degree in Environmental Protection in Agricultural Systems. I’ve worked as a researcher at Finland's Natural Resources Institute (LUKE) on a project aimed at adapting south-western Finland to drought episodes. I founded a consulting agency in the field of environment and agriculture to help farmers who want to implement the principles of sustainability on their farms. I’m also a founding member of the nonprofit organization Ecogenesis from Belgrade whose main goal is non-formal education on the environment and ecology. In my spare time, I like to write blog posts about sustainability, the environment, animal farming, horticulture, and plant protection. I’ve also published several science-fiction short stories.
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