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Cocker Specific Discussion => Health => Topic started by: Oscar22 on August 18, 2026, 10:36:55 AM

Title: Pedigree Cocker 'Falling Down' Syndrome?
Post by: Oscar22 on August 18, 2026, 10:36:55 AM

Hi All,

We have a 7 year old girl golden Show Cocker, and about once per year (most recently this morning  :'() she has what I believe is similar to be a 'Falling Down' syndrome episode (a King Charles' syndrome).

She basically goes down on her haunches, back legs splayed, shaking, staying conscious, and it lasts for about 2 minutes, and she then fully recovers after about 10 mins.

I caught it on video the first time, and the vets don't really have an idea what it is, and because it is infrequent they weren't too worried and didn't want to do more tests.

She is of a solid pedigree, from a registered breeder, so don't think it can be a King Charles gene!

Anyone else experienced similar, or have any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Pedigree Cocker 'Falling Down' Syndrome?
Post by: Jaysmumagain on August 18, 2026, 01:49:54 PM

have to admit a new one for me.

found this link which was interesting.

https://www.royalkennelclub.com/health-and-dog-care/health-dog-care/health/getting-started-with-health-testing-and-screening/dna-testing/dna-test-ef/

Hope someone comes a long with some experience for you.

Title: Re: Pedigree Cocker 'Falling Down' Syndrome?
Post by: Oscar22 on August 18, 2026, 03:57:16 PM

Thank you, I will take a look.