There are many places selling dogs now, and the prices may vary. If you know the dog you want before buying, you will not be afraid of buying a sick dog. The following is a separate introduction to the key points you should know when purchasing a Cocker Spaniel.

Color: Any wolf gray, soot, or blue is acceptable; white "socks" may be present on the natural color of the body and hind limbs; white patches on the natural color are not encouraged; the head, neck, and forelimbs should have the thoracoabdominal junction It can be white or spotted; any brown or brown color is considered bad.

Select according to dog breed standards; strong appearance, approximately square profile, large covering area, rich and textured coat, and free long legs; strong physical structure capable of expressive body movements; its natural outline It should not be damaged by artificial pruning.

Cocker Spaniel Body: Rather short, compact, with ribs supporting a flexible thorax and sufficient chest depth to provide adequate lung capacity.

It is customary to have the tail line amputated or be born with a short tail line; the trimming should be complete; the untruncated tail of the Cocker Spaniel should be in a low position, not rolled up or raised above the level of the topline, not obviously curled, and must have a rich, rough texture. hair.

Coat: Rich, coarse to the touch, not straight, but fluffy and not curly; undercoat is waterproof; abundant hair is also distributed on the head, ears are well covered, neck is well covered, forelegs are well covered throughout, and hind legs are well covered. The coat is richer than the rest of the body; coat quality and richness should be more important than length.

Forelimbs: The front legs are very straight, with full bones and strong support for the body; the elbows are close to the chest; the shoulders should be positioned back and the part in front of the curly is slightly narrow; the curly should be lower than the waist when standing.

The mental state of a pet dog is also an aspect that we need to consider when purchasing. If you buy a Cocker Spaniel with a good mental state, you will know how important the Cocker Spaniel’s mental state is. I hope everyone can follow the above method. When buying a Cocker Spaniel and bringing it home for the first time, we must be truly responsible for the Cocker Spaniel and shoulder the responsibility of raising them.