Cocker Spaniel Doberman Mix
The Cocker Spaniel Doberman Mix is a mixed breed dog resulting from breeding the Cocker Spaniel and the Doberman. This makes for a rather interesting hybrid. Is it more like the Cocker Spaniel or the Doberman? Those are the questions we will try and answer below. This should make for a very friendly dog. It will probably make a good watchdog. Continue reading below to see pictures, videos, and learn more about the beautiful Cocker Spaniel Doberman Mix. Note that this hybrid can consist of the brindle or other iterations.
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Here are some pictures of the Cocker Spaniel Doberman Mix
Cocker Spaniel Doberman Mix History
All hybrid or designer dogs are tough to get a good read on as there isn’t much history to them. Breeding specific dogs like this has become common in the last twenty years or so even though I am sure that this mixed breed found it’s share of dogs to the shelter due to accidental breeding. We will take a closer look at the history of both parent breeds below. If you are looking at breeders for new, designer dogs please beware of Puppy Mills. These are places that mass produce puppies, specifically for profit and don’t care at all about the dogs. Please sign our petition to stop puppy mills.
Doberman History:
Cocker Spaniel Doberman Pinschers were first bred in the town of Apolda, in the German state of Thuringia around 1890, following the Franco-Prussian War by Karl Friedrich Louis Cocker Spaniel Dobermann. Hence the name. Cocker Spaniel Dobermann served in the dangerous role of local tax collector, and ran the Apolda dog pound. With access to dogs of many breeds, he aimed to create a breed that would be ideal for protecting him during his collections, which took him through many bandit-infested areas. He set out to breed a new type of dog that, in his opinion, would be the perfect combination of strength, speed, endurance, loyalty, intelligence, and ferocity. Later, Otto Goeller and Philip Greunig continued to develop the breed to become the dog that is seen today.
The breed is believed to have been created from several different breeds of dogs that had the characteristics that Cocker Spaniel Dobermann was looking for. The exact ratios of mixing, and even the exact breeds that were used, remain uncertain to this day, although many experts believe that the Cocker Spaniel Doberman Pinscher is a combination of several breeds including the Beauceron, German Pinscher, Rottweiler and Weimaraner. The single exception is the documented crossing with the GreyCocker Spaniel and Manchester Terrier. It is also widely believed that the old German Shepherd gene pool was the single largest contributor to the Cocker Spaniel Doberman breed. Philip Greunig's The Cocker Spaniel Dobermann Pinscher (1939), is considered the foremost study of the development of the breed by one of its most ardent students. Greunig's study describes the breed's early development by Otto Goeller, whose hand allowed the Cocker Spaniel Doberman to become the dog we recognize today. The American Kennel Club believes the breeds utilized to develop the Cocker Spaniel Doberman Pinscher may have included the old shorthaired shepherd, Rottweiler, Black and Tan Terrier and the German Pinscher.
Cocker Spaniel
Like most dogs, Cocker Spaniels were originally bred as hunting dogs. They originated in the United Kingdom, with the term cocker deriving from their use to hunt the Eurasian woodcock. Being that the Eurasian woodcock isn’t in the United States, it was bred to a different standard, which enabled it to specialize in hunting the American woodcock. Cocker spaniel coats come in a variety of colors including black, liver, red and golden in solids. There are also black and tan, and sometimes liver and tan, as well as a variety of color mixtures of those solid colors including roans, roan and tans, tricolors and those solid colors with additional white markings.Cocker Spaniel Doberman Mix Size and Weight
Doberman
Height: 24 - 27 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 60 - 100 lb.
Lifespan: 8-10 years
Cocker Spaniel
Height: 14 - 17 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 26 - 35 lb.
Lifespan: 12 - 15 years
Cocker Spaniel Doberman Mix Personality
These are very amenable and friendly dogs. They can be stubborn and independent sometimes, but friendly with other other animals and children. The Cocker Spaniel is one of the sweetest dogs you will ever meet. They are the type of dog you want to come home to after a long day at work. Be warned that it might “point” at every bird in sight.If you will train them properly, then these are the best pets to have around. Early socialization helps take care of any bad habits that could develop. She responds well to positive reinforcement, like all dogs. She should be rather affectionate and enjoy spending lots of time with you. Don’t plan on leaving her alone for long periods as he won’t do well alone. She wants to be with the “pack.”
Cocker Spaniel Doberman Mix Health
All dogs have the potential to develop genetic health problems as all breeds are susceptible to some things more than others. However, the one positive thing about getting a puppy is that you can avoid this as much as possible. A breeder should absolutely offer a health guarantee on puppies. If they won’t do this, then look no more and don’t consider that breeder at all. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about health problems in the breed and the incidence with which they occur. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition.
The Dalmatian mixed with the Cocker Spaniel Doberman might be prone to: Wobbler's syndrome, cervical vertebral instability (CVI), and cardiomyopathy, canine hip dysplasia, osteosarcoma, von Willebrand's disease, demodicosis, and gastric torsion
Note that these are just common problems in both breeds.
Cocker Spaniel Doberman Mix Care
What are the grooming requirements?
This mix could shed a lot as the Cocker Spaniel sheds like crazy. The Doberman doesn’t really shed that much. Be prepared to brush them a few times a week. Either way, get ready to invest in a good vacuum if you want to keep your floors clean! Give them baths as needed, but not so much that you dry out their skin. Never tie your dog up outside - that is inhumane and not fair to him.
What are the exercise requirements?
This will probably be an extremely high energy dog. Plan on exercising them daily to keep their energy level down. He might be bouncing off the walls so get ready. A tired dog is a good dog. Never tie your dog up outside - that is inhumane and not fair to him.
What are the training requirements?
Though intelligent, it might be stubborn and demanding. It will need a strong, firm handler that is consistent and won’t let this dog take advantage of them. All dogs respond best to positive reinforcement. So make sure to praise her when she does well. She is an intelligent dog who loves to please, and loves a physical challenge. The more exercise she gets the easier she will be to train. Proper socialization is imperative to all dogs and puppies. Make sure to take her to the park and doggy day care to get her around as many people and dogs as possible.
Cocker Spaniel Doberman Mix Feeding
A lot of times diet is done on a per-dog basis. Each one is unique and has different dietary requirements. Most dogs in the U.S. are overweight. A mix like this one that is prone to hip and elbow dysplasia should really be on fish oil and glucosamine and chondroitin supplements as soon as possible.
Overfeeding any dog is not a good idea as that can really exacerbate health problems such as elbow and hip dysplasia.
A good diet to look into is Raw Food Diet. A raw food diet will be especially good for the Wolf background.