Cocker Spaniels
by Sucher, Jaime J.; Vriends, Matthew M.; Earle-Bridges, MicheleFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1999-09-01
Publisher(s): Barrons Educational Series Inc
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Summary
The Cocker is the smallest of the sporting dogs, but for years it has been just as popular as a house pet. Here is reliable advice on care and training.
Table of Contents
| What Is a Cocker Spaniel? | p. 5 |
| Hamans and Dogs | p. 5 |
| Origins and Early History | p. 7 |
| Cockers in North America | p. 8 |
| Characteristics of the Breed | p. 10 |
| Cocker Spaniel Differences | p. 15 |
| Is the Cocker Spaniel the Dog for Me? | p. 17 |
| Making Intelligent Choices | p. 17 |
| A Puppy or an Adult? | p. 19 |
| Selecting a Show Dog | p. 20 |
| A Male or a Female? | p. 21 |
| How to Buy a Cocker Spaniel | p. 21 |
| Selecting the Right Puppy | p. 23 |
| How Much Will the Dog Cost? | p. 24 |
| Housing and Supplies | p. 27 |
| House Dog Requirements | p. 27 |
| Outdoor Needs | p. 29 |
| Additional Equipment | p. 31 |
| Toys | p. 32 |
| Caring for a Cocker Spaniel | p. 35 |
| Preparing for a Puppy | p. 35 |
| "Puppy-proofing" Your Home | p. 35 |
| The First Days Home | p. 37 |
| Home Alone | p. 39 |
| Lifting and Carrying | p. 40 |
| On the Road Again | p. 41 |
| HOW-TO: Grooming | p. 42 |
| Nutrition | p. 45 |
| What Do I Feed My Dog? | p. 45 |
| Commercial Dog Food Types | p. 47 |
| Feeding Table Scraps | p. 48 |
| Importance of Water | p. 49 |
| Special Considerations | p. 49 |
| Ailments and Illnesses | p. 51 |
| In General | p. 51 |
| What Are Symptoms? | p. 51 |
| Preventive Medicine | p. 52 |
| Vaccinations | p. 52 |
| Internal Parasites | p. 56 |
| External Parasites | p. 58 |
| Other Skin Disorders | p. 63 |
| Ear and Eye Disorders | p. 64 |
| Other Health Problems | p. 65 |
| Nursing a Sick Dog | p. 68 |
| Saying Good-bye | p. 69 |
| Breeding and Showing Cocker Spaniels | p. 71 |
| Breeding Objectives | p. 71 |
| Choosing a Mate | p. 72 |
| Breeding Your Female | p. 73 |
| Birth and Care of Puppies | p. 74 |
| Bench Competitions | p. 79 |
| Field Trials/Hunting Tests | p. 79 |
| Obedience Trials | p. 80 |
| A Hunter's Perspective | p. 81 |
| Basic and Advanced Training | p. 83 |
| Setting Up a Good Program | p. 83 |
| Training a Puppy | p. 84 |
| Obedience Training | p. 86 |
| Training for Hunting Dogs | p. 90 |
| Tips for Training Older Dogs | p. 92 |
| Solving Training Problems | p. 93 |
| HOW-TO: Housebreaking | p. 94 |
| Understanding Cocker Spaniels | p. 97 |
| The Cocker Spaniel's Nature | p. 97 |
| Effects of Domestication | p. 98 |
| How Dogs Communicate | p. 99 |
| The Cocker's Sense Organs | p. 101 |
| Life Cycle Changes | p. 103 |
| Cockers and Children | p. 104 |
| Cockers and the New Baby | p. 105 |
| Cockers and Other Pets | p. 106 |
| The Cocker and Its Master | p. 108 |
| Information | p. 109 |
| Index | p. 110 |
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