Best Shampoo for Cocker Spaniels

Introduction

That is not to say, that a Cocker Spaniel is easy to groom. This breed has its own peculiarities concerning fur and skin care:

  • a Cocker Spaniel is a spotting breed that is bred to flush game in the field. So, fetching a duck, a Cocker soaks its fur in water, mud and debris.
  • a Cocker’s coat has weatherproofing oils that protect its fur and skin. Washing your dog too often will damage this oil protective layer.
  • a Cocker is prone to skin problems. Probably, it will need some special shampoo.

How Often Should I Bathe

If you engage your dog in flush gaming, you Cocker will need more frequent bathing (every 2 weeks, for example). If your Cocker is just a companion and doesn’t get too dirty, bathe it every 2-4 months.

Warning! Don’t wash your Cocker too often – it will damage its skin oil layer that is designed to waterproof Spaniel’s skin and fur. Don’t bathe your Cocker unless it is necessary.

Bathing regularity definitely depends on the time of a year: your Cocker will be more dirty in the spring and in the autumn, since bathing in winter can be even dangerous.

Some Simple Rules How to Bathe

  • As Cocker had dense and smooth fur (that is also relatively long), brush your cocker spaniel before the bath.
  • Clean your cocker’s face. This breed tends to tear, so wipe under the eyes with a cotton ball and clean water.
  • Place your cocker spaniel on a non-slip surface in your bathtub. Saturate your cocker’s entire coat with warm water. However, it is not an easy task – Cocker’s fur is waterproof, so it means, that it will take time to water the fur.
  • Use a tear-free shampoo to wash your dog (how to choose the best one we will tell you further). Pay special attention to body, ears, neck, tail, legs and buttocks.
  • Rinse the shampoo till the water is clear. Use a mild dog conditioner. Rinse conditioner until the water runs clear.
  • Dry your Cocker with a towel (drying with hairdryer is optional).

Choosing the Best Shampoo

There are some rules how to choose an appropriate shampoo for your Spaniel.

your Cocker is engaged in hunting, it will be definitely dirty from top to toe. Probably, you will have to wash your Cocker after every flushing game (every week or two).

Recommendation: in this case you are better to choose some mild creamy shampoo without SLS and parabens.

Outdoor and field dogs may need flea shampoo after flushing game. Here you can choose the following natural shampoos:

  • Dr. Harvey’s Herbal Shampoo and Conditioner;
  • Happytails Canine Spa Line. Shampoo and Conditioner;
  • The Honest Kitchen Sparkle Dog Shampoo;
  • Ark Naturals Neem Protect Shampoo;
  • VF Clinical Care Oatmeal And Tea Tree Oil Infuser Shampoo.
Be careful! Use deep cleansing shampoos only in special cases.

Cockers are prone to skin problems, especially to seborrhea. Choose the following products for itchy dogs:

  • Luxury Tar & Sulfa Itch Relief Shampoo by Espree;
  • Isle of Dogs Shampoos for Itchy Dogs;
  • Nature’s Specialties Colloidal Oatmeal Shampoo;
  • Vets Best Hypo-Allergenic Shampoo.

Products for regular use for Cockers who don’t get too dirty (bathing once in 2-3 months):

  • Isle of Dog Deep Cleaning Dog Shampoo and Conditioner;
  • Legger Dog Shampoo and Conditioner;
  • Nourish Feelin’ Sweet Fash Wash & Shampoo;
  • Triple Strength Dirty Dog Concentrated Shampoo.
Advice: as a Cocker has long hair, it is highly advisable to use a conditioner to make fur smooth and shiny. It is particularly significant for show dogs. Such conditioners contain silicones to protect the fur.

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Author of 1001doggy.com Silvia Brown
Written by Silvia Brown
Glad to see you, my friends! I started this blog several years ago as a hobby and continue to write articles about dogs.
I'm a dog lover and the proud owner of two wonderful dogs: French Bulldog Maya and Beagle Tom. It's been more than 10 years since I had a dogs and worked closely with them. I've raised four dogs throughout my life and have experience assisting in the births of two dogs. At least once a week, I volunteer with friends at a dog shelter AMA Animal Rescue and Animal Care Centers of NYC in NY.

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