Requires regular grooming and particular attention should be paid to keeping the hair trimmed away from under and around the ears, the underbelly and the feet. The sturdy little Cocker can be housed inside or out, and, providing the dog receives the love and attention it requires, will happily settle for either situation.

If kept outdoors, the dog will require a suitable shed or kennel which is warm and draught-free in winter, cool in summer and weatherproof at all times. If kept indoors, be aware that it will shed a little hair every day. The Cocker Spaniel is not a fussy eater and will eat almost anything. A good idea to keep the ears clean is a narrow food bowl which will keep the long ears either side of the bowl and not in the food.

Please take note:
This breed is definitely not for the person who wants a dog to lock in a pen in their back yard.

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IDEAL OWNERS

For those who understand that this little dog needs exercise and grooming.

IN CONCLUSION

If you have decided that the Cocker Spaniel is the dog for you and you are willing to "protect" it from any larger animals in the home, then contact one of the groups listed below:

DECISION TIME

Before making a decision on getting a puppy, here are some articles you might find helpful:

• What do we need to consider if we are thinking of buying a puppy?
• How do I determine which breeder to use?
• What should you ask the breeder?
• How do you check if the breeder is reputable?
• What to ask your vet prior to buying a puppy

RECOMMENDED BREEDERS

Breeder Name	Kennel	State
Darrell Sharman	Dareesh	SA	Contact
Michelle Bennett	Seanmya	NSW	Contact
Wendy Drekovic	Cleemist	NSW	Contact
Jenny Robb	spezia	QLD	Contact
Maureen Sawley	Tamaari	SA	Contact
Terri Davies	Macdolly	QLD	Contact
Stephanie and Matthew Sticher	Manunga	QLD	Contact
Pauline Smith	Duskadine	SA	Contact
Denise Lindemeier	Luvstar	QLD	Contact
Allana Smith	Algara	NSW	Contact
Melissa Grant	Kimkiera	QLD	Contact
Ann O'Keefe	Glenayden	VIC	Contact
Liz Zucker	Elswood	SA	Contact
Geoff Kill	Bifield	QLD	Contact
Toni Harm-Dennis	Tarrendayle	NSW	Contact
Tom and Peggy Hartnett	Teenalee	SA	Contact
Louise and Ronda Bygraves	Acitay	QLD	Contact
Kelly Audley-Brandt	MISOKEA	QLD	Contact
Vincent and Shirley Cross	Lamorna	QLD	Contact
Anna Hatherly	Bellebriar	NSW	Contact
Jeani Tobler	Sunlore	QLD	Contact
Ann and Dennis O'Keefe	Glenayden	VIC	Contact
Denise Burke	MONABECCA	QLD	Contact
Sue Bruno	Cobalt	QLD	Contact
Kerry Hutt	Kebarlea	SA	Contact
Sue McFadden	Glenbriar	NSW	Contact
Jacqueline Gardner	Woodedge	NSW	Contact
Dianne Thomas	jayped	SA	Contact
Helen and Elizabeth Fitzgeralds and Oakley	Candlewind	QLD	Contact
Andrea Dolphin-Chuadnut	Carlandy	VIC	Contact
Janette Biggs	Glenbrook	VIC	Contact
Mr John and Mrs Geraldine Austin	lagnicourt	TAS	Contact
Gaylene King	joerana	QLD	Contact
Ian and Lesley Connor	Salzuflen	NSW	Contact
Yvonne Chesser	Andybelle	VIC	Contact
Judy Campbell	benchka	QLD	Contact
Judith O'Brien	Silverblue	VIC	Contact
dawn farmer	oakspur	QLD	Contact
Kristy Quinlan	Quinks	SA	Contact
Lisa Lukich	Flyway	SA	Contact
lyn durrington	appintiki	QLD	Contact
Shelly O'Brien	Ospanien	QLD	Contact
Julie Burbidge	Ashmere	SA	Contact
Josephine hannan	cubix	QLD	Contact
John & Del Hughes	Jyndel	SA	Contact
Tina Crocker	Pencandy	QLD	Contact
Geoff Love	Lovelang	NSW	Contact

* We have vetted and approved these independent breeders as meeting, at the time, our criteria for the reliable breeding, feeding, care and sale of suitable quality puppies of this breed. This does not mean that other breeders do not meet these criteria or are not otherwise suitable suppliers. Nor can our vetting and approval guarantee the quality of a breeder or puppy or that you will be happy with them. We disclaim any liability for the quality, acts or omissions of these breeders or their puppies and our approval of breeders is not a substitute for you making all appropriate enquiries and checks (including veterinary checks) before choosing a specific breeder or puppy.

CANINE CLUBS

Australian Capital Territory ACT Canine Association Inc PO Box 815 Dickson, ACT 2602 Tel: 02 6241 4404 Fax: 02 6241 1129 Email: CONTACT Website: www.actca.asn.au (Details correct as of 1/08/04)		New South Wales Royal New South Wales Canine Council Ltd PO Box 632 St Marys, NSW 1790 Tel: 02 9834 3022 or 1300 728 022 (NSW only) Fax: 02 9834 3872 Email: CONTACT Website: www.rnswcc.org.au (Details current as of 1/08/04)
Northern Territory The North Australian Canine Association Inc PO Box 37521 Winnellie, NT 0821 Tel: 08 8984 3570 Fax: 08 8984 3409 Email: CONTACT Website: www.users.bigpond.com/naca1/ (Details correct as of 6/08/04)		Queensland Canine Control Council (Queensland) PO Box 495 Fortitude Valley, Qld 4006 Tel: 07 3252 2661 Fax: 07 3252 3864 Email: CONTACT Website: www.cccq.org.au (Details correct as of 1/08/04)
South Australia South Australian Canine Association Inc PO Box 844 Prospect East, SA 5082 Tel: 08 8349 4797 Fax: 08 8262 5751 Email: CONTACT Website: www.saca.caninenet.com (Details correct as of 1/08/04)		Tasmania Tasmanian Canine Association Inc The Rothman Building PO Box 116 Glenorchy, Tas 7010 Tel: 03 6272 9443 Fax: 03 6273 0844 Email: CONTACT Website: www.tca.freeservers.com (Details correct as of 1/08/04)
Victoria Victorian Canine Association Locked Bag K9 Cranbourne, Vic 3977 Tel: 03 9788 2500 Fax: 03 9788 2599 Email: CONTACT Website: www.vca.org.au (Details correct as of 1/08/04)		Western Australia Canine Association of Western Australia Inc PO Box 1404 Canning Vale, WA 6970 Tel: 08 9455 1188 Fax: 08 9455 1190 Email: CONTACT Website: www.cawa.asn.au (Details correct as of 1/08/04)