Keeping on with the posts talking about each dog, second is Floyd.
Breed: Cocker Spaniel
Age: 4yrs.
Floyd, named after a particular guitarist whose name I can't recall (all i know is it had Floyd in it!!!).
Floyd is the only one of our 3 dogs who is KC registered, his pedigree ancestor tree hands on the wall in the living room, his KC name is 'Back Shot Jim'. He comes from a working background based up north, unfortunately I didn't know Floyd when he was a puppy, we met when he was 2, from what I know though..
He was bought as a present for my Step Dad for his Birthday whose dream dog was a working cocker, I bet he had a bit of a surprise when one popped up in his house one morning! Floyd was kenneled outside from an early age & remains an outdoor sleeping dog. I know some people think its 'cruel' to keep them outside, which all I can say is they have obviously never had working dogs! Floyd prefers to be out in his own kennel, its his space, his sanctuary and its not too hot, all that fur makes a warm pooch.
Floyd is the perfect 50% worker & 50% pet cocker spaniel, he will never be a working cocker which you could take to field championships, but he flushes beautifully, its just after that where his selective hearing seems to pop up! However its also perfectly happy being at home sleeping on the sofa, (hes let into the house throughout the day only kenneled at night).
As a typical cocker we have to keep on top of cleaning his ears & keeping our eyes peeled for those pesky grass seeds (he has had several grass seeds in his paws!). His main ailment though, as with many dogs is his anal glands, they have to be emptied at least every 1-3 months. We're v. reluctant to have them removed as there is an increased risk in him becoming incontinent & as the problem is solved by a finger up the bum at the vets in 2 minutes.. we think that is the better choice from him, at the moment.
There isn't much more to say about Floyd really... hes a typical cocker, nuts.
He ADORES water, food, sleeping, barking out the window, travelling in the car, walks, more food & toys.
He HATES being groomed, having his fur cut, ears being cleaned, going to the vets, not being able to get it on with Ruby anymore.
Overall hes the happiest, stupidest, totally crazy and completely adorable cocker I know.
I would highly recommend Cocker Spaniels to families who can provide ALOT of exercise, training & be aware of the health problems connected to them.
ps. OH & he has AWESOME hair!!!
