Thinking about getting a Cocker Spaniel but your only experience with this friendly breed is Lady from Lady and the Tramp? Adding a dog to your family is a significant and long-term decision. Cocker Spaniels typically live for 10 to 14 years. So, if you're feeling overwhelmed about everything you need to know before you decide to bring a Cocker Spaniel home, use this handy guide to answer your questions The Complete Guide to Cocker Spaniels will provide you with everything you need to know from choosing your puppy and preparing your home to socializing, training, grooming, and feeding your Cocker Spaniel. Topics included in this guide: Understanding the requirements that reputable breeders must meet Recognizing the importance of health tests and certifications for Cocker Spaniels Tips for puppy-proofing your home Understanding why socializing your puppy is important Learning the best options to house-train your puppy Using obedience training to create a well-behaved dog Teaching your dog to understand basic and advanced commands Reducing or removing separation anxiety Learning about the best diet for your dog Understanding Cocker Spaniel exercise needs Managing Cocker Spaniel grooming needs Identifying common Cocker Spaniel health conditions Preparing for travel by car or plane with your Cocker Spaniel Helping your dog age gracefully

New from Canine Handbooks for 2016. This is the one-stop reference book to help you care for, train and build a successful partnership with your Cocker Spaniel. New owners can call on dozens of experts to answer all their questions... canine author Linda Whitwam has teamed up with 40 Cocker Spaniel breeders to produce The Cocker Spaniel Handbook, the biggest, most in-depth and up-to-date book yet on the breed. The 284 pages are easy to read and packed full of practical information and insider tips on everything you need to know about caring for and living with one of these lively and highly affectionate dogs. Puppies - Learn how to prepare your home and garden, what to do when your puppy arrives, where he or she should sleep, getting through the first few days and nights, how much food and exercise to give, crate training, housetraining, socialisation, obedience training, and how to deal with problems such as puppy biting and chewing. Breeders give their personal advice on bringing a puppy home, housetraining, crate training, obedience training, exercise, grooming and what behaviour to expect. They highlight the differences between Show and Working Cockers to help you decide which type would be happiest with you and, if you've already got your puppy, what the differences mean in terms of behaviour and exercise needs. Learn about Feeding a Cocker Spaniel - Feeding Puppies, What the Breeders Feed, Feeding Charts, Calorie Counters, The Raw Diet, Food Allergies, Reading Dog Food Labels and Feeding Senior Dogs. Cocker Spaniel Health is covered in depth, including Ear Infections, Skin Issues, Allergies,Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming, De-Fleaing and Microchipping as well as ailments which can affect the breed. For anyone who hasn't chosen their Cocker Spaniel yet, there's: How to Find a Good Breeder and The Questions to Ask, Cocker Spaniel Puppy Contracts, Where NOT to Buy a Cocker Spaniel From, How to Pick a Healthy Puppy or Adult Dog, Temperament Traits, Picking a Puppy With the Right Temperament, Cocker Spaniel Proofing Your Home and Rescue Cockers. Five Cocker experts have written sections on taking the next step with these adaptable dogs, including Richard Preest, winner of the 2016 Cocker Spaniel Championship. There are articles on showing, Flyball, agility, gundogs, field trails and Cockers as assistance dogs. NOTE: This is not a glossy coffee table book, this is a detailed step-by-step reference manual on how to take care of your Cocker Spaniel. Reviews for The Canine Handbooks: "An EXCELLENT BOOK, well written and informative, an absolute must-have for new and would-be Pug parents, a guaranteed point of reference you will return to time after time, easy to understand, very breed specific, unlike lots of other books which seem generic, this has been written by someone who knows the breed. If you are thinking of getting a Pug you need this book, 10/10," D. BEECHAM, of FIZZLEWICK PUGS, SOUTH WALES, UK (Complete Pug Handbook) "Remarkable book - very informative and comprehensive. It is not to be missed, even seasoned bulldoggers could stand to learn a few things from this book," W. SHOPLAND, of EXTREMEBULLS, MIDDLESEX, UK (Bulldog Handbook) "Brilliant book! There is everything you need to know about Schnauzers in this book, truly a great insight into these beautiful dogs from start to finish," G.M. HICKEY, LONDON, UK (Schnauzer Handbook) "This is a very complete and comprehensive book. I would highly recommend this book to new puppy owners and people wishing to learn more about the breed," S. SIMON, MICHIGAN, USA (French Bulldog Handbook)

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.

"Natalia's love of this breed is easy to see as she compiles her experience and research into this handy guide. Perfect for a lover of the breed." DOGS MONTHLY MAGAZINEFinally, here is a one-of-a-kind book, BLACK&WHITE EDITION, that tells you everything about English cocker spaniels. Aimed at both the perspective puppy parents and the true lovers of the breed, "Perfect cocker spaniel" is the result of thirty years of acquired knowledge and personal experience of living and raising dogs, including the English cocker. The breed became the author's choice over a decade ago. Since then all her efforts have been channelled into studying, observing and learning everything she possibly could about these merry little dogs, so that she could give her spaniels the best life and share tips and advice with anyone interested in the breed. This is the only book on English cocker spaniels you will ever need as a reference guide. The encyclopaedic yet very personal tome consists of two parts, theory and practical. The comprehensive theory covers the history and characteristics of the breed, provides expert advice on nutrition, breed specific diet, in-depth information on grooming and the art of hand-stripping, health, first aid and preventative care, behaviour, training and more. The practical part fully prepares you for finding, raising and living with your English cocker puppy month by month to ensure that your chubby little guy becomes the most perfect spaniel you've ever dreamed of! The book is accompanied by beautiful black and white photos and illustrations, a list of references on the latest evidence-based research as well as further reading titles to benefit anyone interested in canine health, psychology and nutrition.This is a straight-talking guide written for the love of the English cocker - for the most caring parents and the happiest pups.

Discusses the history, care, training, and breeding of cocker spaniels

What's that dog with the shiny coat, floppy ears, and cheerful spirit? It's the cocker spaniel! Cocker spaniels are active dogs with a loving nature and lots of pep. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever―and it's easy to see why. If you're a cocker fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its popularity as a celebrity pet to its history as a hunting dog in Spain. You'll also want to find out how to care for the cocker spaniel. So check out this go-to guide for cocker lovers―and learn all about why cocker spaniels are the best breed there is!