Cocker Spaniel
There are two varieties of Cockers - English and American
Breed description - see AKC for detailed standard
life span 14-15 yearsBreed problems can be both inherited or diseases and disorders seen frequently in a breed and mode of inheritance unknown. Both are listed.
Breed problemsCataracts, Primary glaucoma, Keratitis sicca, Hypertrophy of the nictitating membrane (Cherryeye), Distichiasis, Cataract, Ectropion, Entropion, Retinal dysplasia
Cleft lip and palate, Walrus puppies
Cryptorchidism
Luxating Patella, Hip dysplasia, Elbow dysplasia, , Intervertebral disc disease
Dwarfism
Inguinal hernia
Polygenic behavioral abnormalities
Allergies
Seborrhea, Lip fold pyoderma
Hypothyroidism
Epilepsy, Hydrocephalus internal, Cerebeller degeneration
Idiopathic facial Paralysis
Renal cortical hypoplasia
Factor X deficiency, Hemophilia B
Cardiomyopathy, Patent ductus arteriosusThere is a disorder reported in red cocker spaniels called multisystem neuronal degeneration. I have no clue how frequently it might occur but tremors and balance problems are seen with it. It occurs in young dogs, typically around 1 year of age.
Cutaneous papillomas are caused by a different virus and occur in older dogs. The one of the most commonly affected breeds are cocker spaniels, and male dogs are more likely to be affected
than female dogs. These have a typical wart like appearance most of the time.
This page was last edited 04/29/08
