What is a good price for a cocker spaniel?

Usually, the average price of an American Cocker Spaniel puppy from a reputable breeder is between $1,000 and $2,000, while a top-quality American Cocker Spaniel puppy can cost as high as $3,500 and upward. Their price depends upon the pup’s age, sex, quality, pedigree, and breeder’s location.

How much do cocker spaniel puppies cost?

The cost of a Cocker Spaniel puppy will range anywhere from $800 to $2000 if you are buying from a breeder. Pedigreed puppies can cost as much as $3000. Adopting a Cocker from a rescue can range from $200 to $350, depending on the age of the dog. Classified ads often advertise Cocker pups for as little as $300.

What is the difference between Cocker Spaniel and working cocker?

One of the differences is show Cockers are usually more laid back and love human affection, whereas Working Cockers have such drive and could happily be out all day, and in my experience despite them being the perfect family pet, Working cockers prefer to stretch out by themselves rather than snuggle up on your lap.

Do working cocker spaniels make good pets?

Cocker Spaniels can be great pets for the right owners no matter where you live and are known for being really sociable. Unfortunately, like so many other purebred dogs, they are at risk of certain problems and conditions relating to their breed.

Is a Cocker Spaniel a good first dog?

Known to be lively, adaptable and friendly, they can live very happily in all types of households. Kind and gentle, Cocker Spaniels can make excellent dogs for first-time owners.

Are working cocker spaniels hard work?

Working cockers are notoriously hard to ‘settle’ and this command needs teaching from day one, they would be on the go all day every day if they could. Working cockers are well suited to very active homes, they enjoy walking, running, fetching, playing, they are great at agility and flyball.

Do working cocker spaniels bark a lot?

Despite their excessive barking, cocker spaniels are a top-notch lovely and cool-tempered breed of dogs. They bark to let you know about things. But to a certain extent, as most of your dog lovers would agree, it can be rather annoying when your dog starts barking literally at everything without any apparent reason.