What should I look out for when buying an American cocker spaniel puppy?
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One downfall to this bred of dog is that they can be hard to housebreak. So that can be an issue. However, they do get along well with other dogs and pets. So if their neighbors have pets, this won't be an issue.
Here is one issue with the American Cocker Spaniel that is worth mentioning. There is a Small Dog Syndrome, well this is bad and should be avoided at all cost with this bred. This is were they believe they are the pack leader of the humans and can cause bad behavior.
Don’t forget to include some dog food, as they might not be prepared for the new addition to the family. You can also find printable dog food coupons to save money :).
I am including some links for more information about the dogs.
* please get your dog from a reputable dog breeder that allows you to visit the parents and kennel. It's best to get a puppy from parents that are at least 2 years old to rule out genetic disorders if they do not screen.
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• Ask if the breeder had health tests performed on the parents to be sure they are free of genetic defects. Asking this one simple question is a litmus test. How they answer will tell you a lot about whether this is a good breeder or a bad breeder. The best breeders will have had both parents certified by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals to be free of genetic hip defects and by the Canine Eye Registry Foundation to be free of genetic eye defects.
• Spend as much time checking out the parents as you do the puppy. Observing the parents is your most accurate way to gauge what the puppy will be like as an adult. If the breeder won't let you meet the parents, it's a big red flag that something funny might be going on.
• Only buy a puppy that you can pick up directly from the breeder. Don't buy from a breeder willing to ship the puppy to you.
http://www.about-cocker-spaniels.com/buying-puppies.html
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