Are you a Cocker Spaniel parent, or have you just recently gotten yourself one? While they are the most cheerful and cuddly companion, you'll ever have, but just like any other dog, they come with potential issues too!
We hate to say this, but some things make Cocker Spaniels concerning and should be taken seriously. So what are we talking about? Here are 14 reasons why.
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#1 They have a crazy tennis ball obsession.
![Cocker Spaniel lying on the grass with a tennis ball in front of him](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cocker-spaniel-tennis-ball.jpg)
#2 Snowy ears
![Cocker Spaniel with ice on its fur while standing on the concrete floor and looking sideways](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cocker-spaniel-snow-ears.jpg)
#3 Cuteness. Seriously, if I take them out in public I have to plan on being stopped no matter where we go.
![brown Cocker Spaniel puppy sitting on the grass](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cute-cocker-spaniel-pup.jpg)
#4 He has better hair than me… , with most people I know! Look at that shiny coat!
![Cocker Spaniel lying on the floor with its stuffed toy and sunlight on its face and body](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cocker-spaniel-play.jpg)
#5 They match your energy. The dogs are just as happy napping as they are going for a run.
![Cocker Spaniel puppy on the floor while leaning on the lap of a woman who is petting her](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cocker-spaniel-happy.jpg)
#6 They like people. Seriously friendly breed.
![Cocker Spaniel lying on the bed with its mouth open and spread out ears while grabbing the hand of a woman](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/happy-cocker-spaniel.jpg)
#7 Grooming.
![Cocker Spaniel sitting on the couch](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cocker-spaniel-dog-sit.jpg)
#8 The high energy can make training sort of hard.
![Cocker Spaniel lying on its bed with torn pieces of tissue paper on the floor](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cocker-spaniel-guilty.jpg)
#9 Lots of energy. If you are a couch potato, probably not the best breed.
![Cocker Spaniel lying on the floor while biting a part of a metal furniture](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/playful-cocker-spaniel.jpg)
#10 They will get in your face. Their is no ignoring them.
![black Cocker Spaniel standing up leaning against the man with its begging face](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cocker-spaniel-dog-face.jpg)
#11 They are quiet. While this is nice if you live in an apartment, don’t expect a watchdog.
![Cocker Spaniel sitting on the floor with its adorable face](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cocker-spaniel-dog-face-1.jpg)
#12 The info and advice I’ve gathered so far suggest that a cocker spaniel would probably be a great match.
![Cocker Spaniel lying on the grass with tulip and dandelion flowers](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cocker-spaniel-dog-face-2.jpg)