English Cocker Spaniel Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix

The English Cocker Spaniel Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix, is a mixed breed dog resulting from breeding the English Cocker Spaniel and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Both of these dogs can be friendly but personalities differ, so you never know. The English Cocker Spaniel is known for being affectionate, friendly, and faithful. All dogs need proper socialization and that will be a big factor in how they interact with others. What does this mixed breed look and act like? Is it more like the English Cocker Spaniel or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Those are the questions we will try and answer below. Continue reading below to see pictures, videos, and learn more about the beautiful English Cocker Spaniel Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix.

While we really recommend that you acquire all animals through a rescue, we understand that some people might go through a breeder to get their English Cocker Spaniel Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix puppy. That is, if they have any English Cocker Spaniel Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix puppies for sale.

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English Cocker Spaniel Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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. If you have a few minutes, please sign our petition to stop puppy mills.

English Cocker Spaniel History

Spaniel breeds of dog are very old breeds. They have been around for centuries. In general Spaniels come in two varieties: land and water. English Cocker Spaniels are members of the former. They prefer and thrive on land activities. They were bred to hunt woodcock. Woodcock is a type of gamebird. A very unique thing about Spaniels is that they have litters with dogs of varying sizes. The breeders would need to decide for each puppy what it’s best use would be. There are many different breeds of Spaniel, including - Cocker, Field, Sussex, Clumber, Welsh Springer, English Springer, and the Irish Water Spaniel.
Initially they were broken down by weight, with those weighing less than twenty five pounds going into the Cocker category.
Like many breeds of dogs there were different standards going on in the United States and Europe as each group was breeding for different traits and characteristics. To this day the English Cocker is a very popular breed in the United Kingdom.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier History

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier - Staffy for short is a short-haired British breed. This dog was originally bred to fight bulls for blood sport. With the passage of the Cruelty to Animals Act in 1835, this stopped that activity and slowed the breeding of the Staffy. They were also used to control vermin. Given its name it is not hard to see that it comes from Staffordshire England, which is in the northern part of Birmingham. They can be mapped back to the Terriers of Ireland via DNA testing. They were officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1974. They are often times classified as a pit bull type of dog. Due to this classification they are sometimes outlawed in certain municipalities, etc. They are a tough, strong, and muscular dog.

English Cocker Spaniel Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix Size and Weight

English Cocker Spaniel
Height: 14 - 17 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 26 - 35 lb.
Lifespan: 12 -15 years

Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Height: 14 - 16 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 24 - 38 lb.
Lifespan: 12 - 14 years

English Cocker Spaniel Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix Personality

The English Cocker Spaniel and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are known for being courageous and protective. They are also very loving dogs. This dog will require a very strong and firm owner who makes sure to assert that they are the alpha and not the dog. They are cautious, yet non-threatening with strangers, and are affectionate towards family and children. 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.”

English Cocker Spaniel Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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. We obviously recommend that you look for a reputable animal rescue in your area to find your new mixed breed. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition.

The English Cocker Spaniel mixed with the Staffordshire Bull Terrier might be prone to joint dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, patellar luxation, among others.

Note that these are just common problems in both breeds.

English Cocker Spaniel Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix Care

What are the grooming requirements?

Even if you know the breed, sometimes it is hard to tell if it will be a heavy shedder or a light shedder. 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.

What are the exercise requirements?

Plan on taking them for extremely long walks and hikes to keep their energy level down. This mix will more than likely have a high energy level. This exercise will keep them from being destructive. A tired dog is a good dog. A tired dog is a good dog though. Never tie your dog up outside - that is inhumane and not fair to him.

What are the training requirements?

This is an intelligent dog that will be a little bit challenging to train. They are going to want to take the alpha position and need someone with a firm, strong, hand that can let them know their place. The best thing you can do is break the sessions into shorter daily sessions to keep their attention span higher. It might have a prey drive and be disposed to running for and chasing small prey, but if handled properly this can be managed. 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.

English Cocker Spaniel Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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. A good diet to look into is Raw Food Diet. A raw food diet will be especially good for the Wolf background.

Overfeeding any dog is not a good idea as that can really exacerbate health problems such as elbow and hip dysplasia.

I good diet to look into is Raw Food Diet. A raw food diet will be especially good for the Wolf background."

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