The Cocker Spaniel is a very active and cheerful dog that requires maximum attention. Babies of this breed are so cute and cute that many acquire them under the influence of the moment. Naturally, this is wrong. To choose a good Cocker Spaniel puppy, carefully examine the appearance of all the babies presented by the breeder and observe their behavior.
Instructions
Step 1
Before choosing a Cocker Spaniel puppy, ask the breeder to show you the mother of the babies. Pay attention to what physical form she is in, whether she is well-groomed enough. Remember, an emaciated, neglected dog simply cannot have healthy puppies.
Step 2
Your Cocker Spaniel puppy should be at least 6-8 weeks old. If you wean your baby too early, the baby is likely to get sick often and grow up weak.
Step 3
In no case do not choose the smallest and puny puppy from the whole litter, even if he seems to you more cute than others. It is likely that in the future he will have problems not only with development, but also with health.
Step 4
Examine the babies' appearance very carefully. A healthy Cocker Spaniel puppy should have: a strong symmetrically developed body, strong legs, beautiful claws, soft paw pads without growths and scars, clean skin without redness and scratches, shiny coat and a warm soft tummy.
Step 5
Take a very close look at the Cocker Spaniel puppy's face. The nose should be damp and cold, the surface of the ears should be pale pink, and the eyes should be clean and shiny without purulent discharge and pimples. Look into the baby's mouth. If you see clear pink gums and well-developed white teeth, your puppy is healthy.
Step 6
Pay attention to the hair of the babies. By the age of two months, Cocker Spaniel puppies should have a shiny, silky coat without bald spots, seals and dandruff, replacing the soft puppy fluff.
Step 7
Observe the behavior of your favorite Cocker Spaniel puppy. The kid should not be shy, show unreasonable aggression (biting, barking incessantly and grinning his teeth). A puppy with a balanced psyche, as a rule, calmly reacts to such external stimuli as clapping his hands, knocking on the door, the sound of a bunch of keys falling to the floor.
