The English Cocker Spaniel is a very popular dog breed. It is an ideal pet to live in a flat. However, the cocker spaniel has a type of high-maintenance coat.
Which means that if the caregiver does not have the necessary skills to take care of their maintenance themselves, they should delegate the cutting and care of their hair to a professional hairdresser. And that has a financial cost that the caretaker must be able to assume without problems before adopting this breed of dog.
In this post on our site we will inform you about the best ways to care for an English Cocker Spaniel's coat.
Daily Brushing
A cocker spaniel must be accustomed from puppyhood to the daily brushing routine of its coat. Although it may seem superfluous to have such short hair when it is a puppy, when the dog is an adult, daily brushing of its coat will be imperative if you want to show the dog with an impeccable appearance and that they do not form knots In addition, the hair of the cocker spaniel grows very quickly.
In addition, this daily interaction with the cocker spaniel will favor the relationship between the human and the dog. Making the cocker spaniel more willing to follow our orders and instructions, a weak point of the breed.
Ear care
The ears of the cocker spaniel are very long and droopy, which means that when eating they are usually introduced into the dog's feeder. This means that if they are not properly protected, they will have to be cleaned every day, which is quite annoying. One way to protect your dog's ears from sticking is to reduce the diameter of the dog's bowl, but that's not ideal for me.
The best way is to put a protective cloth hood on the dog. These hoods are sold at pet stores; but it is extremely easy and cheap to make one. It consists of forming a fabric tube about 12 cm in diameter and 20 cm long. In both holes we will sew a puckered rubber band that adjusts the tube to the dog's head, keeping the ears inside and protecting them completely
The cocker spaniel is prone to otitis, so internal and external hygiene of its ears is essential. Find out about this disease in this article on Otitis in dogs.
The relationship between the cocker's coat and food
Cocker Spaniel hair is made up of more than 90% protein. This means that a good specific diet for this breed is crucial to keep the dog's hair correct.
There are specific feeds for this breed, which are very convenient to use. Its composition is designed for the nutritional needs of the cocker spaniel. Its hair will be dense, silky and shiny if it is fed with this feed.
Another factor to consider is the breed's propensity for obesity. When young these dogs are active, but as they approach old age they become somewhat listless and sleepy. For this reason it is very important to know some tricks to prevent obesity in dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel Haircuts:
The cocker spaniel has 3 specific haircuts for the breed. They are as follows:
1. Puppy Cut
This type of cut is the most comfortable and the easiest to maintain. It is about cutting all the hair equally, not exceeding 4 cm in length. It is the most appropriate to wear in the summer season. No knots are formed.
two. Princess Cut
This is the most difficult cut to maintain. It is about keeping the hair on the back short and leaving the lateral fur very long until it almost touches the ground. The intervention of a professional dog groomer is essential. The ears should also be allowed to grow hair from the tips.
3. Walkway Cut
It is a very elegant layered cut that is difficult to execute. Only a professional groomer, or someone with in-depth knowledge of dog grooming, is qualified to perform this complex and elegant cut. The dog must be combed every day.
