English Cocker Spaniel - Creature Companion

1. English Cocker Spaniel - Creature Companion The English Cocker Spaniel was originally bred as a hunting dog, but its happy, patient, and friendly demeanor makes it an ideal family pet. There are two varieties of Cocker Spaniels: Field and Show. Field breeds tend to be slender and show dogs are heavier and stockier. Cocker Spaniels have long ears that are close to the head. The top line should slope gently from the shoulders to the tailbone. The tail is kept level with the body. Their coat should be silky and flat against the body and never wavy or wavy. The front and back legs should be well feathered. Grooming Guide before bathing  Pull the hair out of the ear canal as needed.  Use a blaster to loosen scales from the skin, dirt, debris, and loose / fallen fur  Use a rubber curry, undercoat rake, carding tool, or bristle brush to remove loose fur  Remove tangles and/or tangles from the longest layer or apply a deep conditioner

2.  Peel/card the body by hand so that the fur lies flat against the body, always working in the direction of fur growth.  Tie or cut long, soft hair around the head and ears so the fur lies flat. After Bathing  Use a damp cloth to wipe down his muzzle after bathing and wipe away tear stains.  When the coat is done brush with a firm slicker, the coat should be free of tangles and little/no hair should be removed. Double-checking with a wide-tooth comb  If the dog has a heavy coat, the upper skull and cheeks are allowed to be cut with a #4F - #7F blade  Cut the top of the ear - or the chin line - with a #10 or #15 blade and blend into longer hair  Cleaned the sides and bottom of the ear with thin/safety shears  If necessary, cut the muzzle with a #10 or #15 blade  Trim the edges of the lips with a #15 blade  Cut the neck area with a #7F - #15 blade. Skip this step if you are working on a light-haired dog. Stop about 2-3 finger width above the sternum  Use thinning scissors to trim the cowlick to fit small areas of the sore.  The front of the front legs should be separated from the chest area. The front of the front legs should be short and smooth, while the back of the front legs should be well feathered  Landing gear should be well spaced and only minor trimmings should be done to clear the line  Slim the thigh area to emphasize the muscles  The feathers on the back of the thighs/back legs should be longer  The top of the tail should be cared for in the same way as the body of the fur. The underside of the tail should be cut with thinning shears or hair clippers  Shave the claw pad with a #15 - #40 blade  Brushback any excess hair between your toes and trim it with thinning/safety scissors  Use thinning/safety scissors to trim the feet and ankles to keep them neat and tidy For more information visit our website Creature Companion.