Cocker Spaniels are lively dogs who love to play. They’re known for being ‘happy’ dogs because their tails are always wagging! Although originally bred as gun dogs, Cocker Spaniels have become popular family pets. Cockers are very people-oriented dogs who love to have company with them all day. They’re very adaptable and suit city living just as well as countryside as long as they have somewhere safe and secure they can run about (and have lots of playtime with their owner, of course).