Download or read book The Cocker Spaniel: A Complete and Comprehensive Owners Guide To: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and written by Michael Stonewood and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-28 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The name 'Cocker Spaniel' belongs to two breeds of spaniel type dogs: the 'American Cocker Spaniel' and the 'English Cocker Spaniel, ' both of which are commonly simply called the Cocker Spaniel in their respective countries of origin. The Cocker Spaniel was originally developed to be a hunting dog in the United Kingdom and the 'Cocker' portion of their name is in reference to the Eurasian woodcock which was their main prey. The breed was then transported to the United States of America were the breed went through development to enable it to hunt American woodcocks more efficiently. There are now multiple physical differences between the 'American Cocker Spaniel' and the 'English Cocker Spaniel.' Both types of Cocker Spaniel use their sense of smell to allow them to hunt and flush out their prey for their handlers to shoot. Once the bird is downed the Cocker Spaniel will retrieve it in its mouth, which has been developed to be soft for the purpose of not damaging the prey. The breed's coat comes in multiple different potential colorations but it will most commonly come in black, liver, red or solid golden. As a whole the Cocker Spaniel is known to be a very affectionate and sweet natured breed. They are perfectly suited to life as a household pet as they are playful, gentle and enjoy spending time exercising with their family unit. The breed is known to be 'soft' natured which means that they do not come well with harsh treatment. It is therefore imperative to treat your Cocker Spaniel with a gentle and calm tone at all times during its training. Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a Cocker Spaniel's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your Cocker Spaniel, raising your Cocker Spaniel from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between! "The Cocker Spaniel: A Complete and Comprehensive Owners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your Cocker Spaniel," by Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first timeCocker Spaniel owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning an Cocker Spaniel and much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'