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| Recognized By: |
IDCR
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| Common Misspellings: |
Cockerainian
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| Appearance: |
The appearance of the Cockeranian can vary widely with some having snouts that are longer than a purebred Pomeranian and thinner than a Cockers. They have alluring eyes.
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| Size: |
The size of the Cockeranian can be closer to that of a Cocker.
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| Personality: |
The Cockeranian is a clever and tricky dog who can be mischievous at times but always fun.
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| Family Dog: |
The Cockeranian is very loyal to their family. Some can be a little leery of new people if they were not properly socialized as a puppy. They are overall great dogs that usually love children.
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| Companionship: |
The Cockeranian makes a wonderful companion dog.
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| Head: |
The Cockeranian has a small head with a long snout.
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| Ears: |
Like most other dogs, the Cockeranian has excellent hearing, sometimes a little too good.
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| Body: |
The body of the Cockeranian is closer to Cocker Spaniel's in size and length.
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| Tail: |
The tail of the Cockeranian is curly and cute.
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| Color: |
The coat of the Cockeranian can be black with white on the chest being common. They can also be light brown with black markings.
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| Coat: |
The fur on the Cockeranian's body is course and a bit spiky but does not fluff up like a Pomeranian's. The fur on their legs can be curly and can get natty.
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| Shedding: |
The Cockeranian is an amazingly light shedder.
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| Grooming: |
The Cockeranian needs a bath twice monthly to help control skin allergies and should be professionally groomed every 6 to 8 weeks.
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| Training: |
The Cockeranian learns commands very easily but may have difficulty in generalizing some commands when not activelly training.
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| Behavior: |
The Cockeranian is a playful and stubborn but eager to please.
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| Barking: |
Cockerians like to bark all the time especially at cats.
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| Feeding: |
The Cockeranian is not know as a finicky eater but can put on weight easily if not exercised enough.
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| Weather: |
The Cockeranian does fine in hot weather when clipped short but gets cold fairly easy.
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| Allergies: |
The Cockeranian can have issues with sensitive skin that can usually be well controlled by a hypoallergenic shampoo.
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| Exercise: |
The Cockeranian definitely needs exercise. They can do well in apartment if walked and played with daily.
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| Physical Ability: |
The Cockeranian is agile, has good stamina and can run pretty fast.
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| Health: |
The Cockeranian may have issues with gastrointestinal problems.
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| Skin Health: |
The Cockeranian may be prone to skin allergies.
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| Eye Health: |
The eyes of the Cockeranian may tend to "leak" and get crusty if not kept clean.
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| Ear Health: |
There are no known issues at this time.
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| Dental Health: |
The Cockeranian may have some dental issues. One just broke off a canine at close to 4 years old.
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| Bone/Tissue Health: |
There are no known issues at this time.
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* The most accurate way to determine characteristics of a mixed breed is by researching the parent breeds.
** Not all dogs being represented by this name consist of the exact percentages listed above.
It is important to do research on your dog's history before choosing a dog.
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