You can get raised bowls or feeding stands for smaller dogs but they are not generally necessary for the average, healthy Cocker. We have used one for our old Daisy as she found it difficult to get down to ground level to eat as she became more frail but wouldn't use them for our younger dogs. My parents do use them for their Lurcher because of the risk of bloat in large, deep chested breeds, as Penny & Gilly mention.