Joe came to us from the local shelter. Poor guy was in a horrible state of neglect. His hair was matted, toe nails grown into his paws and he had horrible ear infections. Poor guy is all fixed up now and is looking for a forever home that will love and care for him like he deserves. He loves other dogs and people!

Foster Update:  Joe is a wonderful dog. He LOVES people!! When I take him out for a walk he wants to greet everyone and will watch a passing person until they are completely out of site. He loves it when you throw his toys and he can go chase them. When I first got Joe he was terrified of the stairs! However, with lots of patience and treats he can now go up and down the stairs slowly. I'm sure he'll be flying through them soon. I haven't heard him bark or whine since I brought him home. Joe is also a very beautiful dog. He has one blue eye and one brown eye, white/gray/silver fur, and the cutest face. I think that Joe would be great for anyone, especially a family with children. 

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, Cocker Spaniels are cheerful, sweet, and sensitive. The Cocker Spaniel is respectful of its master's authority without much challenge. Merry and endearing. A happy tail-wagger. Gentle and trusting, with average intelligence. They are lively, playful and devoted. Cockers will do okay in an apartment if they are adequately exercised, and are fairly active indoors. A small yard is sufficient. The American Cocker Spaniel is smaller than the English Cocker Spaniel and has a different conformation. The name "Cocker" comes from the woodcock, a game bird these spaniels flushed particularly well. Today, the Cocker Spaniel serves primarily as a companion and glamorous show dog. It can also be used for hunting, tracking, retrieving, watchdogging and agility. They have a life expectancy of 12-15 years.