Durango is a cocker spaniel / Labrador mix. We adopted him along with his sister from a local rescue organization. He loves to chew on stuffed animals, chase his sister (and eat her food), sleep under tables, get his belly rubbed, and run around the backyard. He has already learned to sit, stay, come, and walk on the leash. He is a great addition to our family.












Ever since President Barack Obama expressed an interest in choosing a Australian labradoodle as the official White House Dog, interest in the breed has skyrocketed. Not only are the dogs considered hypoallergenic (easily tolerated by those with allergies...
Read MoreThere are two types of cocker spaniels -- the English and the American, but both types are very popular in many countries of the world. Cocker spaniels are friendly, intelligent dogs that only get to be, at the heaviest, 35 pounds. They are noted for...
Read MoreHunters for centuries have employed breeds of dogs in the sporting group to aid them in the field. These dogs locate game, flush it from its hiding place and then retrieve the animal, on land and in the water. The same qualities that make sporting dogs...
Read MoreThe perennially popular Cocker Spaniel originated in Europe, and its imported American cousin is slightly different to the English Cocker Spaniel. A good Cocker Spaniel makes a loyal, fairly easy-to-keep family dog and house pet, and has been one of the...
Read MoreInstructions Changes in a Cocker Spaniel's Nutritional Needs Over Time Step 1: Cocker spaniel puppies need high-protein foods with high vitamin content. A puppy has more energy and needs the supplements to keep activity levels up. Feed an older cocker...
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