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Offline Charlietheredcocker

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Is my cocker a working or show type?!!
« on: August 10, 2020, 04:21:08 PM »
I bought a cocker spaniel puppy and am sure the breeder said he was a show type but as he is getting older he is looking more like a working type. It didn’t matter which type he was, I just fell in love with him when I saw him and had to have him!  :luv: I’m just curious what more experienced people think he is?








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Re: Is my cocker a working or show type?!!
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2020, 04:30:41 PM »
Welcome to COL

To me he looks a handome chap, think he does look more worker type.

One thing I would say and do not say it to worry you, but you might want to consider a tag without his name on, there have been lots of reports of  dog thefts lately, It could make it easy for thieves, if they know what to call him and tempt him away.
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Re: Is my cocker a working or show type?!!
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2020, 04:38:16 PM »
Thank you  :D I thought by law they had to have his name on? It’s a very good point and not something I’d considered ... although his recall is terrible so good luck to any one trying to steal him!  :lol:

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Re: Is my cocker a working or show type?!!
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2020, 05:21:16 PM »
Welcome to COL

To me he looks a handome chap, think he does look more worker type.

One thing I would say and do not say it to worry you, but you might want to consider a tag without his name on, there have been lots of reports of  dog thefts lately, It could make it easy for thieves, if they know what to call him and tempt him away.

Wouldn‘t have thought of that either but its a very good point!

Looks like a working type to me as well and boy, what a beautiful shiny coat!! I see why Charlie is your Darling!  ;) :luv: And welcome on board by the way!

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Re: Is my cocker a working or show type?!!
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2020, 05:26:56 PM »
Oh my, what a gorgeous boy  :luv: :luv: :luv:   I am leaning towards worker as well, he is a stunner no matter what.  About the tag, I have my surname, mobile number, and the words microchipped and neutered on Daisy's.  I know what the law is, but sometimes it's not terribly sensible!  :005:

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Re: Is my cocker a working or show type?!!
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2020, 05:57:43 PM »
Thank you  :D I thought by law they had to have his name on? It’s a very good point and not something I’d considered ... although his recall is terrible so good luck to any one trying to steal him!  :lol:

From what I can remember from KC Good Citizen Training, tags had to include, Owner's surname, 1st line of address, Postcode & mobile/ home tel No. It is 3-4 years since I did the training, but as far as I know the guidance has not changed.

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« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2020, 10:42:10 AM »
 :luv:  :luv:

Definitely a working cocker.  He is gorgeous.  He looks very cheeky.  There's a little devil behind those eyes in the first photograph.

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Re: Is my cocker a working or show type?!!
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2020, 11:21:26 AM »
I would say a worker too....he is a lovely - a right little Charlie boy :luv: :luv:
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Re: Is my cocker a working or show type?!!
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2020, 12:44:43 PM »
Thank you all for the lovely comments  :luv: he’s a very mischievous boy but loves his cuddles! I can’t believe how fast he is growing, he’s 4 and a half months and around 7.7kg - 8kg so I think he’s going to be quite a big pooch!

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Re: Is my cocker a working or show type?!!
« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2020, 04:04:17 PM »
he doesn't look all worker to me.  More working cross show.
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Re: Is my cocker a working or show type?!!
« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2020, 08:07:31 AM »
Looks worker however a family near me have a black show cocker (documented as such) that you would swear was a worker. Whatever he is he looks a very nice chap
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Re: Is my cocker a working or show type?!!
« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2020, 09:53:56 AM »
Hi, is he registered?  If so what is his KC name?  Can find out a lot from that.
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Re: Is my cocker a working or show type?!!
« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2020, 02:41:15 PM »
He isn't KC registered, the breader told us the Mum and Dad are but puppies were not, I did also wonder if he was a show X working ... or a cocker crossed with something else!

this is his Mum (didn't see the Dad):


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Re: Is my cocker a working or show type?!!
« Reply #13 on: September 06, 2020, 10:27:38 AM »
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The cocker spaniel.........It will leave paw prints on your heart which will remain with you, Forever!
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Re: Is my cocker a working or show type?!!
« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2020, 06:45:57 PM »
Re the tag...i was also told tag definately no name....your surname, post code and maybe house number and relevant phone number...if you go to a kennel club puppy training class thay will give you all the info you need....by the way He is gorgeous, looks like a working show mix....