Cocker and springer spaniels grooming

Cocker spaniels and English springer spaniels are different breeds, but they share a coat problem that owners will recognise: feathering. The longer hair on the ears, chest, belly and legs is handsome, and it is also where grass awns, mud and mats collect.

A comb through those areas after a walk, before the debris has time to felt, will save your dog a lot of discomfort. Ears need a particular look: hair can hold moisture against the flap. Wipe what you can see, and ask your vet about any smell, discharge or repeated shaking — see ear and eye care.

Working-type springers who spend their week in cover will need more frequent attention than a spaniel on shorter walks, even if the breed is the same. Show-style coats and tidy “spaniel trims” are a matter of taste and of what you want to maintain at home. We can talk about what is realistic when you call, rather than promising a particular style on this page.

Bring your cocker or springer to our salon in Banbury if you would like us to help. We don’t travel to you. Call to book or to ask.