Small breed
Cockalier Puppies
The Cockalier is a designer breed best known for its great looks and puppy charms. Its beady eyes are everyone’s weakness and its soft fur just makes you want to pet him forever. This breed is a hybrid and its parent breeds are evident once you look at the Cockalier. This breed has a lot of energy and they are very playful. Cockaliers are very suitable for diverse home settings from singles to family homes and they get along with other pets too. Petland is honored to offer first-class Cockalier puppies and our caring team of puppy specialists will help answer any questions you may have.
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- Exercise 60 min a day
About the Cockalier
The Cockalier is a delightful mix of two beloved breeds, the Cocker Spaniel and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and it boasts a charm that is hard to resist. With a history rooted in companionship, these medium-sized dogs are known for their affectionate nature and gentle demeanor, making them an exceptional choice for families. They thrive on love and interaction, easily melting into your heart and your home. Their friendly disposition makes them particularly great with young children and they also get along well with other pets, including cats, ensuring that everyone in the household feels included and loved.
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These energetic yet adaptable pups require moderate exercise, making them a great fit for various living situations, including apartments. Regular walks and playtime will keep them stimulated and happy, but they are also content to lounge with you while you relax at home. Grooming is fairly simple, as a weekly brushing will keep their coat looking its best, striking a perfect balance between beauty and ease of care. They do shed a bit, but their affectionate loyalty and loving nature more than make up for it.
Trainability in the Cockalier is a strong point, as they are intelligent and eager to please. This blend of Cocker Spaniel and Cavalier creates a dog that learns readily, making training sessions enjoyable and rewarding for both of you. Their barking tendency is moderate, ensuring that while they will alert you to visitors, they are typically not excessive barkers. If you are looking for a furry companion that embodies love, agility, and adaptability, consider inviting a Cockalier into your life, perhaps from Petland Merrillville, IN, where one of these charming pups may just be waiting for you.
Cockalier breed profile
Every score below is set by our team for this breed. Higher is simply more of that trait, not better or worse.
Temperament
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Affection Devoted
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Playfulness Always game
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With strangers Friendly
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Territorial Relaxed
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Prey drive Low
Family & other pets
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Young children Excellent
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Older children Excellent
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Other dogs Sociable
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Cats Usually fine
Energy & exercise
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Energy High
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Mental stimulation High
Training
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Trainability Quick to learn
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Intelligence Very bright
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Stubbornness A stubborn streak
Care & upkeep
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Shedding Moderate
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Drooling Minimal
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Barking Moderate
Home life
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Apartment living Good
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Time alone A few hours
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Cold weather Average
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Warm weather Average
A good match for
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First-time owners Good first dog
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Senior owners Good
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Running partner Moderate
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Hiking Moderate
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Therapy work Good
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Guarding Low
Living with a Cockalier
History of Breed
The Cockalier is a mixed breed of dog which was developed after crossing the famous Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and beloved Cocker Spaniel. This breed is a designer dog breed which inherited the best traits of his amazing parent dogs. There is not a lot of detailed information available as to this breed’s exact origin, however, it has a long history of making a great family pet.
Personality and Temperament
This breed is an energetic and active dog who loves playtime. They also enjoy the attention of their family and tend to be a pleasure to be around. They have social and upbeat personalities and very warm demeanors which make them fantastic family pets who do well with children and other pets in the home. They are also a very smart dog breed which makes training easy.
Appearance and Grooming
Cockaliers are relatively easy dogs to maintain. They are not heavy shedders or require excessive amounts of grooming. Daily brushing is recommended which will help keep their coats smooth and soft. Bathing this dog every four to five weeks will keep her coat shiny, healthy and looking its best. Routine nail clipping should also be incorporated into this breed’s care routine which will also help this pup feel and look her best.
Care and Feeding
Cockaliers are semi active dogs and do need ample amounts of energy to feel their best. The correct ratio of meat-based protein and micronutrients, as well as healthy carbs and fats, will keep this breed healthy. Many Cockalier owners recommend feeding this dog two meals a day, spaced about twelve hours apart. It is also very important to remember to provide your dog with proper dental care. It is suggested that his teeth get cleaned a minimum of three times a week. Failing to keep his teeth clean can contribute to health issues.
Breed Size and Life Expectancy
The Cockalier stands between twelve and fifteen inches tall.
This breed weighs between twenty-nine to thirty pounds.
The average life expectancy for this breed is between twelve to fifteen years.
Breed Facts
Fact: The Cockalier is a designer dog breed.
Fact: This breed is very kid friendly and mom approved. They are generally gentle and do well around children.
Fact: Cockaliers enjoy outdoor activity time with family and other pets.
Caring for a Cockalier
- Grooming
- Weekly brushing
- Grooming cost
- Low
- Monthly food
- Average
- Outdoor space
- Manages without a yard
- Allergy friendly
- Not considered hypoallergenic
Frequently Asked Questions
How many puppies do Cockaliers birth at a time?
The Cockalier is a fertile dog breed and the females have the capacity to bear 3-6 adorable puppies per gestation period.
What colors do Cockaliers come in?
Cockaliers come in a variety of colors owing to their Cocker Spaniel and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel heritage. These colors could be dark brown, merle, golden, red, white, spotted or in combinations of black and white, brown and white, or black and brown.
What’s the Cockalier’s average life expectancy?
This dog breed can live for about 12-15 years (human years of course).
Do Cockaliers shed a lot?
This breed sheds fairly when the season is warm or hot.
How tall do Cockaliers grow?
Cockaliers grow and mature at about 12-15 inches in height.
How much do mature Cockaliers weigh?
Cockaliers mature at about 24-28 pounds.
Are Cockaliers easy to train?
With the intelligence level which the cockalier possesses alongside their eager to please tendencies, training them is a quick and easy task.
Which dog breed group do Cockaliers belong to?
Cockaliers belong to the designer dog group.
Do Cockaliers have any genetic ailments?
This breed is usually predisposed to ear infections hence water should be avoided around the ear region.
How often should I feed my Cockalier?
Their meal portion should be as guided by the vet but it should be split into two meals a day.
Cockaliers are very friendly dogs and they get along with pretty much everyone. They’re great companions and function best as house pets rather than watchdogs.
