There are different types of Cocker Spaniels and they do not weigh the same. Some are smaller in body size and the females are smaller than the males. But whether it’s a purebred male or female Cocker Spaniel, there is a standard weight that your Cocker Spaniel will feel most comfortable at.
The most common cocker spaniels are the English and American cockers. English Cocker Spaniels are considered the largest of the Cocker Spaniels. The average size of the English Cocker, according to the American Kennel Club, is 39 to 41 cm (15.5 to 16 inches) at the withers (the area between the shoulder blades) for males and 38 to 39 cm (15 to 15 ,5 inches). for women. Your weight should be around 28 to 32 pounds (13 to 15 kg).
The American Cocker Spaniel was bred as a smaller dog than its English cousins. The standard size according to the AKC is between 14.5 and 15.5 inches (37-39 cm) at the withers for males and 13.5 to 14.5 inches (34-37 cm) for females. The weight of a show dog is on average between 24-30 pounds (11-14 kg). At this weight, they can be carried comfortably, playing is easy, and they won’t tire out too quickly.
The weight of the Cocker Spaniel is an important element of health for our friends throughout their lives. It is dangerous for them to be underweight or overweight (it could be a red flag for your friend’s health). If they are underweight, they can become lethargic; If there are no other health problems, which you should check with your dog’s vet first, it means that you are feeding them less than you should and therefore lack energy. Your friend will be less playful and you will notice that he does not move as much as he should. A greater danger associated with undernourishment is that your Cocker Spaniel can suffer from health problems due to a lack of proper nutrition.
That doesn’t mean you should overfeed them. An overweight Cocker Spaniel is also going to have health problems. It will be too heavy to run with friends and in some cases they may be too fat to move like a normal dog. They are at risk for many canine diseases that accompany being overweight; They are like humans, and being overweight can lead to conditions associated with obesity. In any scenario, underweight or overweight, your Cocker Spaniel will not live his life to the fullest; These are wonderful and playful dogs, so if they can’t move due to weight issues, they will start to have behavior problems.
It is not always easy for us to be strict with our pets. I had to break my bad habit of giving him Cocker treats every time he went to the fridge. Those big brown eyes have a direct line to my heart and I didn’t think a little whim here and there would hurt her. I felt like a bad parent if I had a gift, finished it, and gave it nothing. This lasted until she was 19 months old when, after returning from her boyfriend, we noticed that she was rather “round” and didn’t run as much in the park. I was horrified. I had become one of those dog owners who overfeed their dogs with too many treats. I now follow the feeding instructions for his size and breed to the letter, giving him exactly 1-1.5 cups of his biologically appropriate food per day. After our walks, I give him one of his healthy treats and that’s it. Period. This started a month ago and you are already at your ideal weight. Now he runs faster and farther, and has a lot of fun playing with his girlfriend in the park, a very fighting Jack Russell. He continues to look at me with those big brown eyes when I eat, but I completely ignore him and make sure he’s at a proper distance from me. From the first day I had it I never allowed to beg, so I didn’t have to worry about it.
In the old days, our ancestors didn’t think much about what they fed their dogs, but now we know that proper nutrition is key to a healthy dog. Check your Cocker Spaniel’s weight every time you go to your vet. Have them weighed, discuss it with your vet, and make any necessary adjustments to their diet.
