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11 monthsAge

11Sex

£400Price

Experienced home only!

Cocker Spaniel

34 minutes

Cocker Spaniel11 months11

£400

Katrina P.

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This is one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make, and it absolutely breaks my heart to have to find a new home for my precious boy. However, I have to put his needs first, and I feel that finding him the right home is what’s best for him. Rex D.O.B is 20/10/25 so he’s nearly one. He is a beautiful, clever and affectionate boy with so much potential. I know that, in the right home, he will be an amazing companion. We had Rex DNA tested, and he is just over 50% Cocker Spaniel, with a mix of other spaniels and around 30% Miniature Poodle. Interestingly, despite not showing up in his DNA, he also displays strong Collie-like traits. He loves to herd and can nip at ankles when he becomes overexcited. We got Rex when he was five months old, as his previous owners were struggling to meet his needs. He also had some resource-guarding behaviours, which can be seen in Cocker Spaniels. With time, patience and training, this has improved massively, and it is now very rare for him to display this behaviour, if at all. Rex is an incredibly intelligent boy who thrives on one-to-one attention. He loves to please, learns very quickly and enjoys mental stimulation and training. I am a very active person and ride horses, so Rex regularly comes to the yard with me. He has plenty of opportunities to run, play with other dogs and explore, alongside regular walks and mental enrichment at home. Unfortunately, the yard is where Rex struggles the most. When the horses are moving, he becomes extremely overstimulated and will run towards them and attempt to bite their legs. On occasions, he has come dangerously close to being kicked. I have been keeping him on the lead and working on his training, and he has improved, but he is not yet reliable around moving horses. I have come to realise that, despite my best efforts, I simply don’t have the time needed to give Rex the consistent training and support he requires in this area. Rex has a great recall and loves woodland walks and exploring. He generally understands natural boundaries and regularly checks in with you. Even at the horse yard, he tends to stay close rather than wander off. He walks well on the lead, although he can still pull and does need reminding at time. Rex is good with other dogs, but he can become VERY overstimulated around them and his play can be extremely rough. He currently lives with an older, smaller dog, and at times Rex can be too much for him. I wouldn’t completely rule out a home with other dogs, provided the owner is experienced, understands Rex’s needs and is prepared to manage introductions, play and downtime carefully. However, I genuinely feel Rex would thrive best as the only dog in the home. When he has your attention to himself, he is much calmer and more settled. Rex currently lives with cats. If they remain still and don’t run, he is generally fine around them. However, when they run, he will chase them and will nip them if given the opportunity. For this reason, I would strongly recommend a home without cats or other small animals. Despite his challenges, Rex is the most loving, cuddly boy. He absolutely adores being around his people and gives the best cuddles and kisses. He is a real baby at heart and loves people. He can be left alone for a good few hours, provided he has had a suitable walk and his chews (loads will come with him). We monitor him on a camera and he generally settles down and sleeps. Rex is crate-trained and sleeps happily in his crate overnight, but he is also content sleeping on the bed. He is flexible with either arrangement. Rex needs an active, committed and understanding owner who can offer him: * Plenty of physical exercise and mental enrichment. * Consistent, positive training and clear boundaries. * Time to work on his overstimulation, herding and impulse control. * An understanding of spaniels, working breeds and high-energy dogs. * Ideally, a home where he is the only dog. * A home without cats or small animals. * A safe environment away from horses and livestock, particularly while his chasing and biting behaviours are being addressed. Although he is fine up the yard around horses when calm. * Lots of love, patience and time to help him reach his potential. An experienced owner who understands that Rex is still young and has plenty to learn would be ideal. He is not a dog without challenges, but he is a clever boy who has already shown how much he can improve with the right support. I genuinely thought that, because I am so active and already spend so much time outdoors, I could meet all of Rex’s needs. I have tried my best with exercise, training and enrichment, but I have had to accept that my current lifestyle and circumstances are not allowing me to give him everything he needs. This has taken a toll on my mental health, and as heartbreaking as it is to admit, I have to put Rex first. This is not a decision I am making lightly, and I am in absolutely no rush to find him a home. I would rather wait for the right person than let him go somewhere that isn’t suitable. Rex will come with everything he needs to help him settle into his new home, including: * His crate. * Leads and collar. * Bowls. * Plenty of toys. * His much-loved flirt pole. * His food. * All his current chews and bones. He is up to date with his routine care and vaccinations, and he is not neutered. Rex is a beautiful boy with so much love to give. Of an evening he loves nothing more than to curl up on your lap and sleep like a baby. He’s so cuddle and kissy. Please only message if you genuinely feel you can meet his needs and provide him with a suitable, committed home. I will want to ask questions to make sure he is the right fit for you, just as much as I want to make sure you are the right fit for him x

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Litter details

LocationHaverhill, Suffolk

Pets in litter1 male / 1 female

BreedCocker Spaniel

GenerationP

Age11 months, 25 days

Ready to Leave14 Oct 2026

Health & Docs

Microchipped by collection dateVaccinations up to dateWorm and flea treatedHealth Checked by a vetParents are health testedKC registered by collection

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Adv. TypeFor sale

Original breeder

Litter

Available

Cocker Spaniel 1

Male£400

Available

Cocker Spaniel 2

Female£400

Pros

Perfectly suited for flat living due to their moderate size, fitting well in various homes

Energetic and playful with a keen interest in scent games and physical activities

Naturally gentle and patient, making them wonderful companions for families

Exceptionally trainable and eager to please, excelling in obedience and canine sports

Cons

Requires frequent grooming with regular brushing and professional grooming sessions

May develop separation anxiety if left alone for long periods

Tends to bark excessively if not adequately exercised or mentally stimulated

Moderate to high prey drive necessitates consistent recall training and management

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