what is the best colour for a good temperment?

[lola B]

i have heard that blacks have a better temperment but i also know that they are more prone to illness is that right? i personally like goldies but i am not sure yet and i dont even know what colour my furbaby will be  any advice i really dont mind they are all  so cute i am a total cocker fan!!!!!!!

[jaybee]

I don't think there is a 'best' colour for temperament. I don't really buy into any of the 'solids are more aggressive/roans have no concentration' or whatever it is people are saying these days! The best way of assuring a good temperament is to find a quality breeder, be well informed and provide consistent and positive training  Just my opinion 

[jessandme]

I truly don't think that colour makes any difference at all to temperament.    And I have certainly never heard that any particular colour is more prone to illness - or less, come to that.

[LinziS]

I truly don't think that colour makes any difference at all to temperament.    And I have certainly never heard that any particular colour is more prone to illness - or less, come to that.

That a new one too me as well...never heard such nonsense to be honest.
No colour is 'better' or 'worse' than another. As others have said it all about the breeding and the interaction/socialisation of pups by owners etc
I have a young roan girl who is as good natured as my solid black who has had no real health problems to speak of unless you count the fact that she has no front teeth caused by falling off bed 

[KellyT]

There seems to be a lot of these colour and temp ament posts popping up lately 

[jaybee]

There seems to be a lot of these colour and temp ament posts popping up lately 

Worrying isn't it 

I had another dog (non cocker) owner bring it up the other day. Along with the old rage syndrome debate.

[Ian Wright]

There seems to be a lot of these colour and temp ament posts popping up lately 

Worrying isn't it 

I had another dog (non cocker) owner bring it up the other day. Along with the old rage syndrome debate.

Not heard any one say Golden/red cockers are full of rage for a while 

[MaggieR]

As has been said - colour has nothing to do with temperament or come to that how prone to illness a dog is - thats all just down to finding a good breeder, and then doing your own work through proper socialisation etc as a pup... so the worlds your oyster really 

There seems to be a lot of these colour and temp ament posts popping up lately 

Worrying isn't it 

I had another dog (non cocker) owner bring it up the other day. Along with the old rage syndrome debate.

They are cropping up - but I guess the good thing is they are coming on here, asking the question and getting the right information... and that can only be good in the long run...

[Joules]

As has been said - colour has nothing to do with temperament or come to that how prone to illness a dog is - thats all just down to finding a good breeder, and then doing your own work through proper socialisation etc as a pup... so the worlds your oyster really 

Totally agree with this 

Make sure you find a good breeder and then put in the work with your pup and you should have no problems whatever colour it is 

[Judith]

I have heard loads of things like this, met someone 'experienced' with cockers say the coloureds are more interbreed and need firmer handling than the roans. I think it's all down the the home and training socialising etc as every dog can be breed to be vicious and any can be breed to be soft , totally depends on how they are handled . There are some breed specifics that will show throughout but too much depends on the owners dedication ! There is a difference with working and showing with their needs but if these are met then both should be fine!  I am new to cockers but would hate to think people's ignorance of this breed would be giving it a bad name! Of course it the non dog people that listen to this and then tell us the bad things about our own dogs!

[cfordham2710]

The colour thing is a lot of old cobblers.  The colour of the dog makes no difference.  Decent breeding, and upbringing is what makes the dog

[bajoleth]

Colour has nothing to do with health or temperament , not in Cockers anyway (I know there are some issues with colour and health, white boxers, merle to merle in collies etc so colour does have relevence elsewhere with regard to health but I don't know of any link to temperamant) Its good you are asking questions and here is the place to ask anything about Cockers, so in answer to your question
a, No Blacks don't have a better..... or a worse temperament than other colours
b, no they are not more prone to illness (my black girl is 3 and has no health issues whatsoever touching wood so as not to jinx myself )
 I have Golden/Red and a Black and would recommend either any day of the week 
Most important issue is to go to a reputable breeder, ensure Health testing in place and that you see pups with their Mum then you have to keep up socialisation and positive training methods, good diet, to ensure you have a happy , healthy Cocker
Good luck in your search

[lola B]

thanks for all the replies i really did think that it had a lot to do with temparment but in hind sight i agree if i get the chanse for a goldie i think i will go for it  p.s. does anyone have a book to suggest i have read 17 books already!!! and no i am not messing 7 where from the library and  10 i bought  my two fave authors are jan fennell and gwen bailey although i am not to keen on ceaser millan 

[cfordham2710]

STEP AWAY FROM THE CEASER MILAN BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!

He's an idiot..........................

Research and go and see puppy classes, your vets should be able to recommend one to you once pup is old enough, and make sure they do positive training, non of this "pack leader" rubbish!!

[Karma]

Really good books for basic preparation and training are "How to raise the Perfect Puppy" by Gwen Bailey, and "100 ways to train the perfect dog" or "How to unlock your dog's potential" by Sarah Fisher.