Hippy is a Cock-a-leer which is a mix between a Cocker Spaniel and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He is a very quiet and laid back young guy, who is very loving and not timid, only quiet and non-assuming.  His personality speaks a lot to the Cavalier as he is just  sweet, quiet, loveing, not assuming or demanding while quite beautiful!. His tail wags constantly when you talk to him and he knows how to say please pick me up in a very polite way.  What more  could you ask for in a companion.  (I Guess if you want a jogging partner, he might not be the one for you!) Hippy came to us from another shelter when his time was up.

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.