Hi and welcome from me too, here in Germany. Glad you found us before you actually get your puppy, there‘s so much really good advice on here which you‘ll hopefully find helpful in getting you off to good start. I always wanted a cocker but somehow ended up with a German Shepherd who was followed by a GS mix, so having reached retirement I decided it would be now or never. I‘d never had a puppy before so had a lot to learn but have never ever regretted it for a second!
Cockers can be challenging but a lot depends on your expectations - basically they‘re clowns, have loads of enthusiasm and are eager to please but they do have a stubborn streak which, in my experience to date, is best dealt with a good portion of humour, a willingness to not demand perfection and as much patience as you can muster!!! Humphrey is show line, he‘ll happily walk for hours but is equally content lounging about at home, although I do try to provide a bit of stimulation in the form of sniffing /searching games etc. Like any other breed, they have their strengths and weaknesses, be prepared to put in a bit of time training, particularly with respect to loose lead walking (not their finest point!!
) but you‘ll be rewarded with a wonderful companion who‘ll keep you smiling even on the most miserable of days. Looking forward to hearing more, best of luck!