So glad you are happy with your Dylan
Having a little liver worker myself I must commend you on your choice, knowingly or not
It seems that quite a number of people unwittingly get a worker and end up unable to cope which is so sad because the dog is just doing what it's supposed to do.
You say that your breeder is a good guy and I don't doubt that but I think in general it's a shame that some breeders don't take the time to explain the difference. I know i'd rather offend potential owners by telling them, even if they knew, than risk the possible consequences of their not knowing
I also think they should thorougly check a persons back ground and lifestyle to see if it's compatable... But I guess it's not an ideal world. Does you breeder breed a few litters? Perhaps it's worth mentioning it to him one day, give him something to think about and hopefully pass it on in the future.
Sometimes I wonder if the average 'pet' breeder realises the difference between the two.
We always knew we wanted a worker as we wanted to work her and knew they were best for that, we didn't realise how big the difference can be - to us (before we got her and before COL) there really was only one type of Cocker we'd ever known; a worker. Without really wide research into the breed it's not obvious as most books are about show and don't mention working or do but don't point out the difference.
Again, i'm glad you're so happy with your loony boy