How much does a Cocker Spaniel puppy cost?
The Cocker Spaniel is considered one of the →sweetest dog breeds in the world. However, you will pay an average price of around 800 to 1,200€ for a puppy of this breed. With a pedigree and from VDH breeders, the costs will increase.
Along with your Cocker Spaniel puppy, a →basic equipment should also come. This includes, of course, food, as well as a basket, collar, leash, and more. Later, there will also be costs for veterinary visits, dog liability insurance, and dog tax, as well as for the attendance of a dog school.
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What food for a Cocker Spaniel puppy?
Cocker Spaniels are quite greedy, which is why your four-legged friend will surely eat anything you put in their bowl. However, you should make sure from the very beginning to choose a [→healthy pet food](/magazin/hunde/hunde-ernaehrung/was-ist-gesundes-tierfutter) for your four-legged friend. Unnecessary additives like sugar or grains have no place in good puppy food.
Additionally, it is important to initially give your Cocker Spaniel puppy only special →puppy food. So-called junior food has a higher content of proteins and minerals for healthy growth and is tailored to the special needs of your puppy. For a gentle →food transition, you can ask the previous owners what food they have been giving and continue with that for a few days.
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(Puppy) training for a harmonious start
As puppies, Cocker Spaniels look especially cute: Their large floppy ears and adorable round eyes soften every heart. However, you should not let yourself be softened by the Cocker's puppy eyes and remain [→consistent in training](/magazin/hunde/welpenerziehung/welpenerziehung-leicht-gemacht). The little rascal is quite clever and remembers what exceptions there were, and will gladly demand them again.
Since the breed is so greedy, you should also pay attention from puppyhood that your dog does not pick up anything from the ground without permission. This way, you won't have to worry later about potential →poisoned bait.
With the →necessary dog sense and a good dog school by your side, training a Cocker Spaniel puppy is manageable even for beginners. Especially tasty snacks motivate the greedy four-legged friend to show their best side.
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Are Cocker Spaniels yappers?
When properly trained, Cocker Spaniels are not dogs that tend to bark. Of course, especially during puppyhood, sufficient calm training is needed to ensure your dog is balanced and not overly excited. You should also remember that a Cocker Spaniel belongs to the hunting dog breeds and therefore enjoys scent work. Dummy training, mantrailing, or food search games keep the four-legged friend well occupied and prevent bad habits like barking.
