cocker spaniel or cavalier king charles spaniel

[The Young One]

Ello, well I'm allowed a dog for my birthday after 2 years of asking!

I'm either going for a cocker spaniel or a cavalier king charles spaniel, if anybody has had experience with either of these breeds or knows some good websites with information could you please tell me.

Also which breed would you recommend?
If I got a cocker spaniel it would be a show type not a working type.

Thanks
Joe

[LoveForLizards]

The Cocker Spaniel Club,Parent Club of the Breed in the UK
American Cocker Spaniel Information and Pictures
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/englishcocker.htm

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club - Front Page
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Information and Pictures

[queenquack]

cockers are gorgous!! can hav behaviour probs (dont like the vets....)
cavvies hav lots of breed health problems but still make lovely pets =) xxx

[bosshogg]

depends what your looking for cockers are either show or working i like the working type they are baiscally two diff breeds but working cockes need LOTS of exercise and training but are wonderful little dogs, Cavis, dont have much knowledge on , my gran has one lovely little girl very laid back and lazy

[Shell195]

Ive got 2 Cav`s that Ive had from a few days old. They are lovely, friendly little dogs but my 2 are very yappy. If you are getting a Cav then make sure the parents are fully health tested or they can suffer from health problems.
Ive not had much to do with Cockers but know they can suffer with ear problems and some colours are prone to rage syndrome. Other than that they appear sweet little dogs

[bosshogg]

Originally Posted by Shell195

Cockers but know they can suffer with ear problems and some colours are prone to rage syndrome. Other than that they appear sweet little dogs

Just to add that rage syndrome is only in show type and americans and in think its mainly in blacks

[Shell195]

Originally Posted by bosshogg

Just to add that rage syndrome is only in show type and americans and in think its mainly in blacks

I knew that but the ones Ive witnessed with rage syndrome are Goldens

[queenquack]

i think they are all abit edgey... my freind had one with no issues but ive met a few in practice (of all colours) with issues..... they get ear problems coz of the hair.

both need lots of exersise and definatly get them from a good breeder. they are both popular breeds in the puppy farm industry!
both will need grooming occationlly...... says she with the poodle!!!!

lol xxx

[KrystalMaze]

cocker....i had a springer she was mental!!

[Reaper941]

Cocker.

Friendliest cuddler dogs in the world.

Honestly.

Never met a dog this friendly.








Edit: He's a working type, much much nicer than a Show type.