American Cockers Spaniel

Personality & Temperament

• Friendly, happy, and affectionate

• Gentle and loving toward family

• Sensitive and emotionally in-tune with people

• Can be shy if not socialized early

• Playful and good with children

Key Traits

• People-pleaser: Eager to make you happy

• Good sense of smell: Originally bred for hunting birds

• Highly trainable: Responds well to positive reinforcement

• Velcro dog: Likes to be near family at all times

Exercise & Activity

• Needs moderate daily exercise (30–60 minutes)

• Enjoys walks, fetch, and sniffing games

• Does well in obedience, rally, and agility

• Prone to weight gain — regular activity is important

Grooming Needs

• High-maintenance coat

  • Requires brushing 3–4 times per week

  • Professional grooming every 4–6 weeks

  • Trim around ears, feet, and undercoat

• Clean ears weekly (long ears trap moisture and debris)

• Regular nail trims and dental care

Diet

• Feed high-quality small or medium breed dog food

• Watch calories — prone to obesity

• May develop food sensitivities or allergies