To update you all...I have finally managed to convince the other half that we NEED a cocker spaniel in our lives. So we are due to pick up our new addition on 27th January

(which just feels a lifetime away!). It all happened a lot quicker than I thought it would but we went to visit a lot of breeders and we are happy with our choice. We picked an orange-roan girl (show type). I'll upload some photos soon for you all to see.
Just wanted to let you all know that the Cocker won over the German Shepherd!