Cocker Spaniel

A cheerful, affectionate spaniel with a soft expression.

The English Cocker Spaniel is a happy, energetic breed with a wagging tail and a love for companionship. Originally bred for flushing game, they are now popular family pets thanks to their joyful temperament.

Quick Facts

SizeSmall
Breed GroupGundog
Lifespan10–12 Years
Exercise NeedsUp to 1 hour per day
TrainabilityResponsive and eager to please, making them relatively easy to train. Best results come with early socialization and positive reinforcement.
Grooming NeedsHigh
SheddingYes
Barking TendencyMedium
TemperamentHappy, affectionate, and people-oriented. They love spending time with family and tend to get along well with other pets.

Available Cocker Spaniels

49 dogs available
Alfie, a 5 years old male Cocker Spaniel available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Wales

Dogs Trust

Alfie

Wales
SexMale
Age5 years
BreedCocker Spaniel

Are you right for Alfie?Alfie is looking for an active home who want to teach him some fun skills and put his brain to use. He prefers the company of humans, so much so, that he would prefer to to be the only pet in the home. Alfie mostly will ignore dogs out and about, especially if you have a ball for a distraction. Alfie likes to keep things that he finds on the floor and may resist handing them over over, so an older teen -adult home would be more suitable for him in these situations. He struggles with being left home alone, so his new owners need to ensure that he not on his own for long lengths of time initially, and for any time being left to be built up very gradually. Alfie likes to sleep in a cosy crate den overnight as he finds this comforting and is he is fully housetrained. Alfie travels well in the car, he just needs a little helping hand getting in. Alfie's adopters will need to commit to helping him on his weight loss journey, so that he can fully enjoy going on adventures!Is Alfie right for you?Alfie thrives when he is outdoors and playing with his ball and will be perfect for an active household. He can live with children of secondary age and upwards who will also follow the advice given when Alfie does pick up items he shouldn't have and understand not to take things directly off him. Further training is essential for Alfie, so if you feel you have the time and patience to help Alfie move forward in his new journey, then please click that favourite button! He will be worth the effort.

Ayla, a 5 years old female Cocker Spaniel x Beagle available for adoption from Last Chance Hotel in Cornwall

Last Chance Hotel

Ayla

Cornwall
SexFemale
Age5 years
BreedCocker Spaniel x Beagle

Ayla is a 5 year old Cocker Spaniel X BeagleNO children please for this girl, and she would be best as the only dog in the home.Ayla is a resource guarder, so needs a SAVVY home with people that will manage this.She is a playful active girl who loves attention.Ayla is clean in the home, but needs a little more training on her lead work, as she tends to pull.She has good recall.Please note this dog is in Somerset and has not been assessed by LCH and remains with owner until a home is secured.​

Bella, a 9 years old female Cocker Spaniel available for adoption from Paws and People in Northern Ireland

Paws and People

Bella

Northern Ireland
SexFemale
Age9 years
BreedCocker Spaniel

Bella is a special girl who needs a suitable home.Bella is a beautiful little Cocker spaniel x Retriever who needs a suitable adult only home. She isnt suitable around kids, so needs a home with no kids and if any kids are visiting she would need to be kept seperately. She is crate trained, so could be placed in a crate in a seperate room.Bella is ok with other dogs on walks and can share her play area with other dogs no problem, but she would like to be the only dog in the home as she much prefers her own space. She likes playing with her toys and would play fetch all day if you let her. She is also happy to content herself running around with a toy in her mouth or watching the birds. She does walk ok on the lead in quiet and rural areas, but in busier areas she has a tendancy to pull towards fast moving objects such as cars, cyclists etc. Aslong as she gets her needs met through excercise or brain games she is a happy girl. If she doesnt and she gets bored, she can start staring at shadows/reflections due to boredom. She is used to sleeping a crate at night time. She did have a nipping/biting incident in her previous home when they tried to pick her out of the carboot while she was sleeping, so its believed she may have some sleep startle. We have had no aggression from her during her time with us, she is very food and toy orientated which makes training easier. She is a good girl who just needs a suitable forever home.Before coming into our care, Bella did suffer from ongoing tummy issues. Tests were done and it was discovered she had been dealing with an ongoing parasite infection which required special medication to treat. She has now completed two courses of this medication to make sure all the bugs are dead. But as a result of the years without treatment, she has been left with a sensitive tummy and can have flair ups of soft stool at times.

Bella & Harvey, a 8 years old female Cocker Spaniel available for adoption from DBARC in Berkshire

DBARC

Bella & Harvey

Berkshire
SexFemale
Age8 years
BreedCocker Spaniel

(14/17kg)Bella & her father Harvey have very sadly come to us because their owner has died. They are very attached to each other and are so easy to manage together, we are looking for a home together for them. They have been much loved companions and are very sweet and friendly dogs who have been very well cared for. These two beauties really enjoy their walks and their cuddles - they are the perfect ready made doggie family!They both need some dental treatment which will be done by DBARC very soon, then they will be ready to move in to their new home. We are sure they will bring a lot of love and happiness to their new family as they obviously did to their previous owner.

Benny, a 10 months old male Cocker Spaniel available for adoption from Dog Help Us in West Midlands

Dog Help Us

Benny

West Midlands
SexMale
Age10 months
BreedCocker Spaniel

This is Benny who is a 10 Months old Working Cocker Spaniel, looking for a very experienced owner, preferably having lots of outdoor space or who works outdoors and could take him with them. He is a high drive, sharp example of a working spaniel. Don’t confuse him with couch potato spaniels you may know, he is an adolescent dog, full of himself and energy. He is excellent with other dogs and great off/on lead and in the car. The down side is we have reports that he can be challenging and possessive, especially when unsure of his environment or the situation. He will need structure, firm guidance but most of all routine and consistency in how he is handled. He will only be rehomed in a situation without children, where the new owner shows experience or aptitude with working dog breeds. As with all our dogs Benny will be castrated, vaccinated, wormed and house trained. A and B Dogs and the incorporation of an animal saviour charity. DOGHELPUS. MANMADE ANIMAL MISFITS REHABILITED AND GIVEN PURPOSE. � Copyright Dog Help Us dog rescue | dog kennels | dogs rescue | rescue dogs | dog rehoming | dogs for adoption | dogs for rehoming | rehoming dogs | dog rescue homes | adopt a dog Bromsgrove dog rescue | Bromsgrove dog kennels | Bromsgrove dogs rescue | Bromsgrove rescue dogs | Bromsgrove dog rehoming Midlands dogs for adoption | Midlands dogs for rehoming | Midlands rehoming dogs | Midlands dog rescue homes | Midlands adopt a dog

Berry, a 8 years old female Cocker Spaniel available for adoption from Many Tears Animal Rescue in Wales

Many Tears Animal Rescue

Berry

Wales
SexFemale
Age8 years
BreedCocker Spaniel

02-07-26 Berry originally came to us from a breeder in 2022 and was adopted into a home, but she has unfortunately been returned as she was still struggling to live with the resident dog. While she socialises well with other dogs when out and about, she is looking for a home where she can be the only dog, as she has shown resource guarding behaviours around high-value items such as food and treats within the home.When Berry arrived back here, she was a very worried little girl who preferred to keep her distance. Since then, Berry has made some lovely progress. Although she can still be a little nervous in new situations and with unfamiliar people, she has grown so much in confidence with the people she knows. She now actively seeks out fuss from her handler and, if they stop, she'll gently paw at them and even have a little cry to ask for more attention.In her previous home, Berry displayed resource guarding behaviours around both dogs and people. Around people, this can be managed by giving her a little space and swapping the item for something of higher value, rather than trying to take it away. Her guarding comes from insecurity and likely reflects a life where she never truly had anything of her own. Because of this, Berry is looking for an adult-only home with adopters who understand resource guarding, have ex-breeder experience and are committed to using kind, positive management techniques.We have been told that Berry is clean in the home, although she may need a few reminders while settling into a new routine. She walks nicely on the lead and doesn't pull, although she can be timid and easily startled, so she will benefit from gentle encouragement as she continues to gain confidence in the world around her.Despite her worries, Berry has so much love to give. She is simply looking for a calm, patient home where she can finally feel safe, build trusting relationships, and enjoy life at her own pace. With understanding, consistency, and plenty of kindness, Berry will blossom into a wonderfully loyal and loving companion.Berry is currently being treated for some dermatitis around her paw area.

Daisy, a 4 years old female Cocker Spaniel available for adoption from Many Tears Animal Rescue in Wales

Many Tears Animal Rescue

Daisy

Wales
SexFemale
Age4 years
BreedCocker Spaniel

02-06-26 Daisy is a scared Cocker Spaniel who has come into our care from a breeder in search of a new start.She is finding human interaction very difficult at the moment and will often move away if we get too close. Daisy is worried by handling, so she will need careful and gentle management while she learns that people can be kind. Having had very little life experience, much of the world is still new and overwhelming to her, and she will need patient adopters who are willing to let her progress at her own pace.At the moment, Daisy is feeling a little less brave and is finding comfort in the company of her kennel friends. We feel it would be best for her to be re-homed with another large, male dog for support and companionship. Having a confident canine friend by her side will help her feel more secure as she settles into home life.As Daisy has never lived in a home before, she will need to learn all about house training, lead training, and the other basics of home life. Her adopters will need to be understanding and prepared to guide her through these new experiences with patience and reassurance.Daisy prefers to enjoy her meals on her own, so mealtimes are carefully managed here and should continue to be managed in the same way in her new home. Feeding her separately helps prevent any confusion over whose food belongs to whom and allows her to feel more relaxed. Treats should also be given thoughtfully and managed in the same way to ensure a positive experience for everyone.Daisy could share her home with quiet, older dog-savvy teenagers aged 16 and over who can appreciate and understand that she will need a gentle, quiet introduction to the home and her own space to settle in.Daisy has arrived with bilateral entropion of the lower eyelids, which have now been surgically repaired by our vets. She is also underweight, so we will be helping her reach and maintain a healthier weight during her stay with us. This will need to be continued in her new home to ensure she remains happy and healthy.Although Daisy is finding life quite frightening right now, there is a lovely girl underneath those worries. With time, patience, and the support of a canine companion, we are confident that she will begin to blossom and discover that the world is not such a scary place after all.She has a travel document.Daisy has been given the Gift of Life by Lynn Carrivick

Denzel, a 3 years old male Pembroke Welsh Corgi X Cocker Spaniel available for adoption from Safe Rescue For Dogs in Norfolk

Safe Rescue For Dogs

Denzel

Norfolk
SexMale
Age3 years
BreedPembroke Welsh Corgi X Cocker Spaniel

Denzel is a small to medium-sized crossbreed, around 2 to 3 years old, with the cutest little legs and a long body that suggests there might be a bit of Corgi and Spaniel somewhere in his family tree. Failed cat testing. Need resident dog. Respectful children 12 plus Whatever his mix, one thing is certain, he’s absolutely adorable. Denzel’s story didn’t begin with the love and security every dog deserves. He was rescued from a pack of dogs surviving on the streets of Romania, in an area where cruelty towards dogs was sadly commonplace. Many of the dogs rescued alongside him had suffered horrific injuries, including broken limbs. Miraculously, Denzel escaped without any major physical injuries, but the emotional scars of his past are harder to see. Because of this, Denzel is understandably cautious around new people. He isn’t the sort of dog who will throw himself into the arms of strangers, and that’s okay. He simply needs someone willing to let him go at his own pace. The beautiful thing about Denzel is that once you’ve earned his trust, his cheeky, affectionate personality begins to shine through. He’s sweet, quietly funny, and has so much love tucked away, just waiting for the right person to discover it. Denzel is currently living happily in a multi-dog foster home and absolutely thrives with canine company. Watching him with the other dogs is lovely! He’s relaxed, confident, and enjoys playing when he thinks the humans aren’t looking! Because of how much he relies on other dogs for reassurance, he will need at least one friendly, confident resident dog in his forever home. Cats, however… let’s just say the relationship between Denzel and the Safe Rescue cat is less of a friendship and more of a mutual agreement to disagree! For that reason, he is looking for a cat-free home. Denzel could happily live with sensible, respectful children aged 12 years and over who understand that he will need time, patience and space to settle. Denzel isn’t looking for perfection. He isn’t looking for someone who expects an instant best friend. He’s looking for someone who understands that love built on trust is worth waiting for. If you’re the kind of person who celebrates the little victories… a first tail wag, a gentle nudge for affection, a dog choosing to lie beside you because he finally feels safe, then Denzel might just be the one you’ve been waiting for.Denzel fostered in Mattishall NorfolkAdoption Donation Fees are Puppies already neutered and all adult dogs: £430. Un-neutered puppies on spay/neuter contracts: £530 (You will receive a £100 rebate once you send us proof of neutering). Senior dogs (10+ years): £150–£250 (depending on age and individual needs).When you adopt a Safe Rescue dog, you MUST use a slip lead. This will keep your dog safe: your new dog will be nervous and will not trust you, and you will not know which situations might upset your dog. If your dog panics, then a slip lead is the only way to prevent your dog from escaping (many dogs can escape from a collar and/or harness). It will take AT LEAST 3-6 months for your dog to settle-in and for you to know your dog fully (longer for nervous dogs). The slip lead must ALWAYS be used during this settling-in period. Even after your dog is settled, it is safest to use the slip lead in situations where your dog may become scared (e.g. visiting new places, around unfamiliar people, at the vet), and it situations where unexpected triggers might happen (e.g. around bonfire night). Nervous dogs may always need to wear a slip-lead as a back-up safety measure. The slip lead is a safety device and must NEVER be used as a training tool. Using the lead to apply pressure to the dog’s neck is damaging. If your dog pulls on the lead, then we can advise you on training methods that avoid harm. Once your dog is settled, you may want to consider using a harness (together with the slip lead) if your dog is comfortable with being handled when it is fitted. Most harnesses are not escape-proof, but harnesses with a strap behind the ribcage (e.g. Ruffwear Webmaster or Perfect Fit Harnesses) are safer. Retractable / extendable leads must never be used on our dogs. Adopted dogs must be collected from the rescue and transported straight home in a secure metal crate. Fences and gates must be 5foot minimum in height and secure.

Derby, a 4 years old female Cocker Spaniel available for adoption from Many Tears Animal Rescue in Wales

Many Tears Animal Rescue

Derby

Wales
SexFemale
Age4 years
BreedCocker Spaniel

29-07-26 Please meet Derby. She has come to us from a breeder and is now looking for a loving forever home where she can begin to enjoy the life she has always deserved.Derby is a shy little girl with the most gentle nature. Although she can be a little unsure at first, she will quietly come over to say hello and is easy to handle. She has a lovely, sweet temperament and is already showing that, with a little patience and reassurance, she is keen to learn that people can be kind.Derby is looking for a calm and quiet home where she can settle in at her own pace. She will need patient adopters who understand that she has never experienced life in a home before and will need time to adjust to all the new sights, sounds and routines that come with family life.A kind and confident resident dog will be essential for Derby, as she will take comfort from having a canine friend to help guide her and build her confidence. She could also live with sensible, dog-savvy older teenagers aged 16 years and over who will give her the space and understanding she needs while she settles.Derby has never lived in a home before, so she will need help with house training and learning all about home life. She will also need to learn to walk on a lead and harness and will need to practice around the home and garden before venturing further.Derby is a truly lovely little girl and with love and TLC, we think she will truly blossom.She has had a dental and had 22 teeth removed, so will need a soft food diet moving forwards. She has an undershot jaw, but this doesn't bother her. Our vets have noted that she has a few mammary lumps, which will be removed.Derby has a travel document.Derby has been given the Gift of Life by Faith Harrison

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