Health & Wellbeing

The cocker spaniel is generally a well-built and healthy breed. But can be affected by disease and illness
Each page includes a general overview information for cocker spaniel owners, and is followed with more comprehensive information and my own Health Research notes.
I'm currently re-building many of these pages

Health

Heredity Disease

Like all breeds the cocker spaniel is effected by a number of diseases, breeders have tools such as DNA testing to prevent any dog being affected by a number of these diseases.

The 3 most significant are PRA, FN & AON

Reputable Cocker Spaniel breeders undertake health testing prior to breeding to ensure that the breed remains as free as possible from hereditary diseases and defects.

Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRCD / PRA-prcd)

Adult Onset Neuropathy (AON )

Bernard-Soulier Syndrome (BSS)

Demography and disorders of English Cocker Spaniels under primary veterinary care in the UK

English Cocker Spaniels under primary veterinary care in the UK: disorder predispositions and protections

Large-scale survey to estimate the prevalence of disorders for 192 Kennel Club registered breeds

Breeding

Well-being

More About

Ears

Grooming

Feet

Teeth

Treats

Vaccinations - WSAVA Guidelines

Vaccination Safety

Grooming

Basic care of a cocker spaniel includes regular brushing plus bathing and trimming when required. Trimming, depending on the coat quality and length, is between 4–8 times a year. You can easily learn how to trim yourself or take your dog to a groomer.
The end result should look soft and natural avoiding the "over-trimmed" manicured look.
The link above will provide more information about grooming.

Photo: Aust & NZ CH BISS JANAN DISTANT DRUMS