10种不适合养可卡的人
1. You just saw "the most adorable Cocker" in the window of "Puppy Palace". A pet store or puppy mill or farm are probably the WORST places to buy a Cocker Spaniel (or any breed). There are many reasons for this:
此帖来自狗民网; ]# Z$ x* Z6 ~: H5 ?: w, F; \& G(www.goumin.com)狗民网-狗与爱的世界-Selling puppies is strictly a money-making proposition for these businesses.
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-These sellers have NO IDEA about the health of the pup and, just as importantly, that of its family. 狗民网-狗与爱的世界此帖来自狗民网- \9 Y4 n& G( \5 h(www.goumin.com)
-The price is often higher than what you would pay a reputable breeder.
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-These sellers won’t help you with the grooming that your Cocker will need. 狗民网-狗与爱的世界此帖来自狗民网% N' W2 f& B6 w3 v6 a1 A(www.goumin.com)
你只是在宠物店的橱窗里看到了可爱的小狗，你不适合养可卡。狗民网-狗与爱的世界此帖来自狗民网7 U) j% H# N. R(www.goumin.com)
请不要在以下三种错误的地方买可卡：宠物商店，狗场，农场。狗民网-狗与爱的世界此帖来自狗民网& D% U6 \; [; F9 W(www.goumin.com)
因为-这三种地方只是以商业营利为目的；狗民网-狗与爱的世界此帖来自狗民网+ V0 Z# \) C% v) X0 f$ h+ m(www.goumin.com)
-小狗已经离开妈妈很久了，它们没有适当的社会化生活；
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-价格往往比专门的繁殖者要高；
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2. You can’t – or don’t want to – add another category to your budget. Owning a dog is not inexpensive. You must feed the dog, visit the veterinarian for regular check-ups, shots, and special care, and pay for boarding when you are away. For Cocker Spaniels, grooming will be another necessary expenditure. You can learn to do it yourself, but even then, grooming tools are expensive. 狗民网-狗与爱的世界此帖来自狗民网. I1 c' e; x! H3 {( O(www.goumin.com)
如果你不能或者不想曾加你的生活预算，你不是合养可卡。
此帖来自狗民网3 N0 f' S8 P+ C/ j9 H0 X) P! ^8 o. n(www.goumin.com)狗民网-狗与爱的世界拥有一条狗，并不是一件便宜的事。你必须喂养它，定期带它看兽医，训练它，还有很多特殊照顾，你还要在你外出的时候寄养它。最为可卡，还有一项重大开销，那就是美容，可卡的美容工具也是价格不菲的。
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此帖来自狗民网! k8 Z% a3 T" V# o, y6 i: Z(www.goumin.com)狗民网-狗与爱的世界3. Your idea of grooming consists of hosing your dog off in an outside tub every month or so. Cocker Spaniels are beautiful, but that beauty requires work. Typical owners who keep their Cockers in "puppy cuts" (shorter hair) bathe, brush, and trim their pets an average of once every two weeks. Longer coats require, at the very least, weekly brushing, bathing, and trimming. You can learn to do this yourself, or you can take your dog to a professional groomer. If you purchase your Cocker from a responsible breeder, the chances are that he or she may agree to groom the dog for you (for a fee), or can refer you to someone who will.
此帖来自狗民网' m. w9 Z4 A9 t, ^2 z(www.goumin.com)狗民网-狗与爱的世界如果你打算每个月拿条水管子在户外冲一下你的狗，你不适合养可卡。
此帖来自狗民网# y8 o! W1 B! V; z6 Q" U( K(www.goumin.com)狗民网-狗与爱的世界可卡是拥有美丽外表的狗，这就需要你的及大耐心来照顾。典型的可卡饲养者，经常把可卡的长毛剪成短毛小狗的造型。这样就可以每两个星期洗一次他们的狗。长毛狗，至少每个星期洗一次。你可以学习自己来做这件事，或者到外面的专业美容店做。如果你从一个可靠的饲养者那里购买，他们会在收费的前提下，帮你的狗做最合适的美容。狗民网-狗与爱的世界此帖来自狗民网* l. g+ P) I; P! u, A(www.goumin.com)
此帖来自狗民网. a' v( S0 y( m% y5 s+ _(www.goumin.com)狗民网-狗与爱的世界4. You are not prepared to make a commitment for the life of the dog. A well-bred Cocker Spaniel lives, on average, twelve years. Remember that your Cocker won’t always be a cute puppy or fun-loving middle-ager. Dogs age and develop the same infirmities as human beings.
此帖来自狗民网' n, p, C( f6 L(www.goumin.com)狗民网-狗与爱的世界如果你还没有准备好为一条狗的生命负责人，那你不适合养狗
此帖来自狗民网6 _( U3 z9 A! K2 a6 Q(www.goumin.com)狗民网-狗与爱的世界一般可卡的寿命为12年。切忌，你的狗是会从可爱的幼年一直到衰老的老年的。他们的一生和人类是一样的。
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此帖来自狗民网; j6 L. H+ c9 e7 h" n1 U6 S(www.goumin.com)狗民网-狗与爱的世界5. A dog who wants to be your shadow would drive you crazy. Cockers love their humans, and want to be with them as much as possible. If you aren’t planning to have your new pup become a member of the family, and if you don’t want a dog who wants to be your best buddy, a Cocker is not for you. 狗民网-狗与爱的世界此帖来自狗民网+ I7 w% l$ l% R* ~(www.goumin.com)
如果你不能接受狗像你的影子一样追随着你，那你不适合养可卡。狗民网-狗与爱的世界此帖来自狗民网) j8 E' S7 F: d* g& g3 K7 H* o4 N(www.goumin.com)
可卡热爱人类，它们希望尽可能的和他们的主人在一起。如果你还没有计划好让他们成为家里的一员，或者不希望它成为你最亲密的朋友的话，可卡不是你的选择。狗民网-狗与爱的世界此帖来自狗民网1 L/ j3 u( W; {6 d X4 w( }/ c(www.goumin.com)
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6. You are a clean freak and don’t like dog hair. Cockers have hair – LOTS of hair. No doubt about it. And let’s not forget about the muddy paws and nose prints on the windows of your house and car, etc. If you are a confirmed neatnik and won’t be able to relax about this, both you and the dog will be miserable.
此帖来自狗民网" a1 x$ e& P! v2 o2 x* y(www.goumin.com)狗民网-狗与爱的世界如果你有洁癖，或者不喜欢长毛，那你不适合养可卡。
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7. You want a guard dog. The best answer to this is – get another breed! Cocker Spaniels can be "living door bells" when a stranger arrives at your home, but will then want to be your visitor’s new best friend. 狗民网-狗与爱的世界此帖来自狗民网& l) i2 z/ D* m- U" c8 m(www.goumin.com)
如果你需要一条护卫犬，可卡不是你的选择。狗民网-狗与爱的世界此帖来自狗民网' i. q5 u# n) \% Z, m( b" l& ~+ [5 w/ B(www.goumin.com)
买其它的品种吧。可卡虽然可以在听到陌生人的门铃的时候用叫声提醒你，可他们也会在客人进门后，把他们当成自己的新朋友。
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8. You think that having a Cocker will help teach your children responsibility. This is partially correct. Children often do form very strong bonds with their pets. But the ultimate responsibility in caring for a living creature usually falls on the adults in the family (often Mom!). Children can be taught to perform certain chores but will need adult guidance. Also, remember that children must learn to handle dogs properly. This can be especially critical with a dog like a Cocker Spaniel, whose long ears resemble tempting toys to small children. 狗民网-狗与爱的世界此帖来自狗民网$ k' v# i; h& F2 a* |(www.goumin.com)
如果你认为拥有一只可卡，可以教育你的孩子服有责任心，这只有一部分是正确的。孩子们只会用他们的强悍手段“虐待”小动物，而真正照顾他们的责任永远是落在成年人的身上的，尤其是妈妈。孩子们可以被教育去做某一份家务，但需要成年人的指导。家长通常会让孩子们去遛狗，这时候可卡的长耳朵就是最吸引孩子目光的地方，经常会遭到蹂躏。
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9. You don’t like to share your snacks. Cocker Spaniels are foodies. They will eat anything and everything in sight, left to their own devices. Some have even been known to make their way onto the dinner table when their humans are not paying attention, gobbling down everything from filet mignon to sticks of butter!!! 狗民网-狗与爱的世界此帖来自狗民网; _$ }- E) X1 P3 B, W" l(www.goumin.com)
如果你不喜欢和狗狗分享食物，那你不适合养可卡。狗民网-狗与爱的世界此帖来自狗民网 _; Y, {! F6 B8 C. H! k(www.goumin.com)
可卡是一种非常贪吃的狗（大胃王），只要是它们能看到的它们都会去吃。经常会有主人让他们的可卡上桌，在不注意的时候，它们会吃掉桌子上的所有东西。
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10.You are allergic to all exercise – including walking. Since Cockers are such foodies (see #9), they do have a tendency to put on weight, especially as they age. Providing regular exercise for your Cocker – whether it be with a daily walk, participating in agility or field work, or by simply having a regular romp with him in the backyard, will make you BOTH happier and healthier!
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此帖来自狗民网/ t+ @* T( ^2 Y! K1 {0 O+ L(www.goumin.com)狗民网-狗与爱的世界因为可卡是大胃王，它们的体重会超标，尤其是年龄大了以后。于是你需要定期陪你的可卡锻炼，或者是每天得走步，技巧训练，哪怕是最简单得跳一跳，可能都会影响你的身体健康。
