Cockalier puppies make the perfect choice for a family pet with a friendly and intelligent demeanor.
The Cockalier, a delightful mix of Cocker Spaniel and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, is a breed that perfectly blends elegance, charm, and a loving temperament. These medium-sized dogs are known for their gentle disposition, playful energy, and affectionate nature, making them ideal companions for families, singles, and even first-time pet owners. With their silky coats, expressive eyes, and floppy ears, Cockaliers are as beautiful as they are endearing. They thrive on companionship and love being part of a family, often forming strong bonds with their owners. Their friendly and adaptable nature makes them great with children and other pets, while their intelligence and eagerness to please make training a rewarding experience. Cockaliers enjoy both playtime and cuddle sessions, striking the perfect balance between active and laid-back. At Peak Legacy Ranch in Peyton, CO, we are proud to raise healthy, happy, and well-socialized Cockalier puppies, ready to bring joy to their forever homes. Whether you’re looking for a loyal companion to share your adventures or a snuggly friend to relax with, a Cockalier could be the perfect fit. Visit us today to meet these wonderful pups and find your newest family member!
History
This is a newer designer breed and as a mixed breed it is not formally recognized by the American Kennel Club. It stems from two breeds with unique histories. As its name might suggest, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was initially bred as a companion for royalty and is even said to take its name from King Charles I and II. The Cocker Spaniel is one of the older breeds, having originated as a hunting gun-dog. They have long been prized for their intelligence.
Temperament
Combining the best of both parent breeds, the Cockalier is a gentle, friendly dog that gets along well with everyone, including small children, and usually does well with other pets given the proper socialization. It is also known to be extremely intelligent and eager to please, which makes it fairly easy to train. This makes it the ideal choice for novice dog owners. It is almost never aggressive, preferring instead to cuddle up and enjoy the company of its family or engage in a high energy play session.
Environment
Its medium size means it can adapt easily to almost any environment, including apartment living. If you do live in an apartment it’s important to remember that this is also a high energy breed that will require regular exercise so you’ll need to ensure plenty of opportunities to stretch its legs and burn off that excess energy. At heart, though, this is a breed that loves nothing more than being with its family, whether that’s in a large house, apartment or tiny home.
Exercise
In general, Cockaliers have moderate exercise needs. Regular walks and play sessions will usually be enough for this breed. As highly intelligent pups, it’s also important that they get plenty of mental stimulation with interactive games or puzzle toys. They also take quite well to training so it should be fairly easy to keep them occupied.
Grooming
Their medium length, curly coat requires regular brushing in order to prevent matting. Usually once or twice a week brushing sessions are all that is needed and their gentle disposition makes grooming an easier undertaking than it is for many other breeds. While they are generally hearty dogs, they don’t do well in colder weather so you’ll want to put a coat on your Cockalier when you go out for a walk on winter days. You should only bathe them occasionally and also remember to check their ears to ensure proper hygiene, which can be an issue with floppy eared breeds.
