Appearance of the English Cotralian
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The English Cotralian has the compact body of the Cocker Spaniel and many of the characteristics of the Australian Shepherd Dog. If the English Cocker Spaniel is bred to a standard Australian Shepherd, both dogs will be medium-sized, with an average weight of 13.5 to 20.5 kilos and a height of 40.5 to 51 centimeters. However, the English Cotralian will be smaller if the English Cocker Spaniel is mated to a miniature or toy Australian Shepherd. Miniature breeds generally weigh no more than 13.5 kilos, while toy breeds weigh no more than 9 kilos. A dog's size varies in proportion to its weight. The breed's medium-length coat is generally dominated by two or three colors, and comes in black, tan, white, blue, lemon, gold, liver, orange and red, with ticked, roan or merle patterns and white or tan points or markings. The English Cotralian has a soft face with round, dark eyes, low-set floppy ears and a tapered muzzle. |
Temperament of the English Cotralian
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The cheerful English Cotralian is an extremely affectionate and intelligent pet. He's always looking for something to do and someone to love; however, these adorable traits also make him prone to separation anxiety. So it's important to give him plenty of opportunities to interact with other people throughout the day. It's worth noting that English Cotralians aren't aggressive in groups, but they do tend to chew while playing, bark occasionally and congregate in dog parks. In keeping with their friendly, intelligent personalities, English Cotralians are eager to please their owners, easy to train and good at learning and performing tricks. They can be quite sensitive to changes in their environment, so they do best in a structured setting with a consistent schedule. All in all, owners living in the suburbs or countryside who are looking for an ever-present, enthusiastic companion would be well advised to choose the English Cotralian. |
Needs and activities of the English Cotralian
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The English Cotralian is an active breed known for its stamina and agility. They are very playful and love daily walks or fun outings to the dog park. Because of their thick coats, owners should not over-exercise English Cotralians in hot weather. These dogs thrive in an urban environment if they get enough exercise, but will be more at home in a suburban or rural area where they have plenty of access to the outdoors. English Cotralians have strong hunting and roaming impulses, so they should always be supervised when off-leash and outdoors. Don't forget that English Cotralians love to spend time with their owners whenever they get the chance. |
Maintenance of the English Cotralian
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The English Cotralian is not a hypoallergenic dog, and its medium-length coat requires regular grooming. Owners should brush their pet's coat daily to reduce shedding and knot formation, and maintain coat shine. The English Cotralian should be washed once a month, paying particular attention to cleaning its large, floppy ears to avoid infection from wax or debris build-up. English Cotralians may even need to have the longer parts of their coat around their ears trimmed. Many owners prefer to entrust their English Cotralian to a professional groomer for maintenance. As with all breeds, English Cotralians should have their teeth brushed daily and their nails trimmed once or twice a month. |