Q: My family is acquiring our third Cocker Spaniel in about two weeks — an 8-week-old puppy. The last two cockers we owned both lived many years and both had a lot of ear problems most of their lives.

English Cocker Spaniels are gentle dogs who love to be active. English cocker spaniels are merry dogs with an upbeat personality while working, but a mellow personality when relaxing at home. They’re ...