GiftWorksPlus Dog Series: Cocker Spaniel

From Lady in Lady and the Tramp to Prince William and Princess Kate’s dog, Lupo, Cocker Spaniels are gentle, smart dogs making great family pets that get along well with children. They have distinctive long, floppy ears and silky, wavy coats. Cocker Spaniels descended from spaniels, one of the oldest dog breeds, and may have originated in Spain (hence the name spaniels). Spaniels were originally bred to be hunting dogs and, with training, Cocker Spaniels still make good hunting dogs today. Historically, there were two breeds of spaniels: Water Spaniels and Land Spaniels, bred for hunting different types of prey. Today, the larger spaniels are called Springer Spaniels, the smaller pups are Cocker Spaniels, and the medium-sized dogs are Sussex Spaniels. The breed is also differentiated by whether it’s an American Spaniel or an English Spaniel; the American Spaniel is bred more for show while the English Spaniel is bred for hunting. Cocker Spaniels are the smallest in the Sporting Group for show dogs. In 1921, the American Cocker Spaniel became the first of its breed to win Best in Show at The Westminster Dog Show. Over time, the Cocker Spaniel became a very popular pet; however, this popularity led to overbreeding which caused many health and temperament problems. This makes it especially important to buy a Cocker Spaniel puppy from a reputable breeder. Cocker Spaniels currently rank as the 31st most popular dog breed. GiftWorksPlus loves dogs and knows how much owners love them too! That’s why GiftWorksPlus carries a huge selection of pet picture frames, including almost 250 dog frames! GiftWorksPlus carries several different picture frames specifically for different types of spaniels. Choose from several different engraved picture frames, and you’re sure to find a unique, personalized gift that’s perfect for someone who’s crazy about their Cocker Spaniel. These custom picture frames come in a variety of sizes — and GiftWorksPlus offers free customization on all of their frames. So if you find a design you like but would like to add something more to your frame, contact GiftWorksPlus to get your one-of-a-kind personalized frame.