The American Cocker Spaniel is full of energy and loves to work. It is well
suited to live as a gundog or as a household pet. If you want
a cheerful, sweet, and sensitive companion, this is the dog for
you. This dog respects its master's authority . It is a small
to average size dog and owners find it very endearing. This gentle,
tail-wagging, and trusting friend is intelligent. It is usually
good with children. Cockers love to be around people and seem
to love everyone. Depending on its own individual personality,
it may offer some housebreaking challenges and some have a tendency
to bark. Cockers are generally easily trainable and can get along
well with other animals.