Colour of puppies

[Chris Ferry]

Hi

We are due to pick up our puppy in three weeks time and we are so excited!!  

Can anyone tell me what the temperament is likelt to be of  a black cocker spaniel?

Thanks

Chris                    

[Jane S]

Hi Chris

Temperaments depend on a lot of things - it doesn't follow that all black Cockers have the same temperaments just as it doesn't follow all blue roans have the same temperaments. If you are buying your pup from a reputable breeder who has allowed you to meet all their dogs & you can see they have happy, friendly natures, your pup should hopefully be the same. Other factors which contibute to good temperaments are how the puppies are reared & socialised. Reputable breeders take care to socialise their puppies, preferably by rearing their litters in their homes - puppies reared outside may not be so well socialised & may be more fearful once they leave kennels for their new home.

Jane                    

[PennyB]

I agree with Jane as I know of 5 blue roans locally including my 2 and they're all different.

One thing is very important that while your pup won't be able to go out walking yet other than your garden make sure you carry them to as many places a possible just so they get used to sights and sounds. For the 1st few days I got Ruby I carried her round the block along the main road and past the shops so she could get used to people touching her and road sounds. Make a list of all the different things your pup should experience that they might see/hear while they are growing up and try to take your pup to as many as possible. When the vet says don't take your dog out until after the 2nd jab he/she means don't let them come into contact with unvaccinated dogs or the ground outside but a lot of ther things are OK as long as you carry them (as the pup gets bigger you might want to use a bag as they wriggle a lot—I used a backpack turned round the front sometimes, like a pouch and had the dog in a harness so I could get a better grip just in case).

My two were raring to get out on to the park by the time they could walk in it and they very confidentally went for their 1st walk.                    

[lorri]

I think pretty much the same although i bought Jarvis from a breeder how kept her dogs outside. I got too meet all her dogs and all were very well behaved oh and cheeky but really really friendly. I was very impressed they way she spoke and handle her dogs. She was very well recommended. I carried Jarvis about loads of places and introduced him to as many things as possible. I also used to take him round to my sisters house to visit her dog which the vet said was fine as he was fully vaccinated. Jarvis has just started doggie training which is great for socialising and introduce him to lots o kinds but always keep and very close eye on them and only for short periods at a time at first.

Anyway good luck and looking forward to hearing all about your new pub.

Lorraine