English Cocker Spaniel breeders in cork

Westie_Owner

Hi folks as some of you mite know i posted last week that i was getting a 2nd dog (choc lab) in a few weeks but after discussions with my mother we have decided because of finance and overall care of such a large breed of dog it isnt the right breed for us. We have a good sized back but i work all dat and my mother suffers with artiritis so wouldnt be able to give the dog the correct amount of excercise. We have been speaking over and over about this and ive done my research but my mother mentioned the english cocker spaniel as a dog she would like. Growning up she had two english cockers and loved them. Reading articles and various dog books and watching videos i think this is possibly the best choice as we could give a breed like the cocker proper love and attention and the dog wouldnt be to large or powerful for our westie ruby. Does anybody know of any good english cocker spaniel breeders in cork city or suburbs??? Looking for an orange coloured cocker. Thanks for your time folks.

sotisme

Hmm cocker spaniels are extremely high energy dogs especially for the first few years. A friend of mine ended up giving her dog to a home down the country as even though he was walked enough, he was far too hyper.
They need a similar amount of exercise to labradors!
I am not trying to put you off this breed, just checking you are aware of all the energy these dogs have?!
They are great companions though and very loyal.
Once you have decided that you will put in lots of time and effort and are aware of all the dedication needed (as with all pups, not just cockers!) then a cocker spaniel is the right choice.:)
Contact the Irish Kennel Club (IKC) for reputable breeders.
Try to stay from sites such as donedeal ect. as SO many puppy farms are on that website!!:(
Good luck and keep us updated!:D

paultf

Westie_Owner wrote: »

We have been speaking over and over about this and ive done my research but my mother mentioned the english cocker spaniel as a dog she would like. Growning up she had two english cockers and loved them.

I have 3 cocker spaniels, aged 8, 3 and 1. They are great companions, pets and friends. As I type, the eldest 2 are lying at my feet, while the youngest one is curled up on the table beside the keyboard!

You have had cockers before so you know all about them. They are energetic the first couple of years (but what pup isn't?), after that they calm down (in my experience). I walk mine 45-60 minutes a day and they seem to be OK with that. (A working cocker would be a different story.)

I got my cockers from Bill McEntee (see below). I got all the information below from the www.ikc.ie website. Ring the societies below and see if they have any contacts in Cork or Munster.

Best of luck with your search.

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Cocker Spaniel Club of Ireland

Mrs. B. McEntee Campbell
Crookshane, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.
(01-4580189) Website: www.cscoi.ie

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Dublin Cocker Society

Ms. C. Fallon
3 Woodlawn Rise, Santry, Dublin 9
(086-3690664)

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Black Red or Golden Cocker Club of Ireland

Mrs. M. Searson
Garretts Mill, Killea, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.
(0505-43164)

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andreac

I honestly dont know if i recommend you getting a Cocker if exercise is going to be a problem. As others have pointed out, they are a hunting breed so need HUGE amount of daily exercise or they become serioulsy destructive.

Would you consider rehoming an older more mature dog who might not need as much exercise as a younger dog?

I really dont think a young Cocker will be suitable for your household.

cocker5

andreac wrote: »

I honestly dont know if i recommend you getting a Cocker if exercise is going to be a problem. As others have pointed out, they are a hunting breed so need HUGE amount of daily exercise or they become serioulsy destructive.

Would you consider rehoming an older more mature dog who might not need as much exercise as a younger dog?

I really dont think a young Cocker will be suitable for your household.

I have to agree with andreac... i have a six year old black male cocker.... while is brilliant in every way, very much part of our family and we could never part with him... he requires ALOT of exercie... we gets a run for a full hour a day... a lot of the time lead walking is not enough for working dogs... they love to run... run... run... to get out all the pent up energy they have to run.... we are lucky that we live near a beach so he gets a great run each day.... however when he was a pup we didnt exercise him half as much as we hould have and he was very destructive... not his fault it was ours.... but still first 18 months were horrendous.... once we got a privte trainer in she explained the important of excersie among other things and we havent looked back.... he is the happiest he's ever been now with all his excercise...

falabo

I agree with andreac and cocker5

brilliant dogs but need huge amouint of exercise. I walk them in the morning then they have their dog walker (off lead 1 hour) and I walk them again in the evening. I left them inside last winter when they were young and the days the dog walker couldnt make (or whne I couldnt afford it) the would eat skirting borads, furniture, become very destructive.

paultf

I always thought that a working cocker (gun/hunting dog) needed a huge amount of exercise. Maybe 2-3 hours a day.

But the breeders/societies I listed above breed show/pet dogs and I thought that there would be a difference in energy levels compared to a working cocker. Am I right in thinking that?

My cockers get 1 hour's walk a day and seem to be happy with that. I suppose one difference would be that they would always have human company during the day i.e. there is always someone at home.

My cockers are happy and aren't destructive at all.

If OP can give an hour's exercise a day and if there is someone at home during the day surely that would be OK?

PS I always think sometimes people get mixed up between springer spaniels and cocker spaniels. A springer requires way more exercise than a cocker. Maybe that's why there are more springers in rescue centres/pounds than cockers.

paultf

Just did a quick search:

http://www.thecockerspanielclub.co.uk/cocker_faq.htm

"EXERCISE. How much exercise should my Cocker have each day?

Puppies need only to play in the garden at first. Once their inoculations are complete they can have a little gentle exercise and meet the outside world. Once they are about 6 months old and their bone structure is more or less developed then they can go for longer walks. They should not be allowed to become exhausted but build up their exercise routine little by little.

Most adult Cocker Spaniels will be very happy having a brisk walk for about 30 mins morning and evening. He will also have to go out into the garden about every four hours during the day. NB: Dogs bred from working lines (working Cockers) may require considerably more exercise than stated above so make sure you have the time to offer this if you are considering owning a Working Cocker.

Many dogs enjoy playing with a ball or Frisbee. This is a good way of burning off energy and it is a fun activity. Cockers will walk with their owners over considerable distances if required. Many owners enjoy long country walks at weekends. You should find out about local bye-laws if you live in a town. Not all public parks welcome dogs and some have designated areas where dogs can be exercised. In the country dogs should be kept on a lead when walking along foot paths or bridle tracks. They should never be allowed off the lead near livestock of any kind. Responsible owners will always clean up any fouling made by their dogs, especially in public places"

falabo

yes I think one hour a day, even on the lead is enough for cockers if they have people around them for most of the day, as they are very eager dogs and like to be given attention, they get mental stimulation and it makes them tired. they thrive on mental stimulation by the way so you could get away with just one hour per day but they NEED people around them in that case

Westie_Owner

Exercise will not be a problem for my cocker spaniel. My westie get an hours walk in the evening and during the day she is left roam out the back garden and play for a couple of hours. I will be doing the same with the cocker spaniel once the puppy is fulling grown. I will focus 1st on socialising him with my westie and getting the pup use to his new surroundings then ill focus on the exercise. It wont be a problem for the dog all i am worried about is that my other dog will get along with the cocker spaniel once they get to know eachother.