Description:
While at her vet's office, a friend of the rescue was asked by the staff there if she could help find a home for a cocker spaniel that had been surrendered to them. She said "I know just who to call!" That was how Oreo came into our care. His foster reports he is a very sweet dog, and he walks well on the leash, but he is not housetrained. He is shy on first meeting people, but once he knows you, he is happy to be by your side. For a young dog, he is amazingly calm. We know you will love him!

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, Cocker Spaniels are cheerful, sweet, and sensitive. The Cocker Spaniel is respectful of its master's authority without much challenge. Merry and endearing. A happy tail-wagger. Gentle and trusting, with average intelligence. They are lively, playful and devoted. Cockers will do okay in an apartment if they are adequately exercised, and are fairly active indoors. A small yard is sufficient. The American Cocker Spaniel is smaller than the English Cocker Spaniel and has a different conformation. The name "Cocker" comes from the woodcock, a game bird these spaniels flushed particularly well. Today, the Cocker Spaniel serves primarily as a companion and glamorous show dog. It can also be used for hunting, tracking, retrieving, watchdogging and agility. They have a life expectancy of 12-15 years.