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A buff Cocker Spaniel with long silky ears holds a bundle of gray, blue, and pink socks in its mouth in a hallway. 15 / 31

A Buff Cocker Spaniel Marched in With a Mouthful of Colorful Socks

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He is wearing three socks like a very small fashion statement. A golden buff Cocker Spaniel sits in a hallway with a bundle of gray, blue, and pink socks hanging from his mouth, his long silky ears framing his face and his warm brown eyes gleaming with a hint of a smile. The socks are bunched together, one striped, one plain, and one pink, and he holds them with great care.

Behind him, a laundry basket has been tipped and the rest of the laundry spills across the wooden floor. A jacket hangs on a hook, and a pair of slippers waits near the doorway. We'll call him Sunny. He seems to be showing off his collection, and he is clearly very proud.

Cocker Spaniels were bred as hunting companions, and carrying things in their mouths comes naturally to them. Many retrievers and spaniels love to carry a favorite item around the house, and socks, which smell so much like their owners, are especially tempting. It is a good habit to channel with a special toy for fetching, but swallowed socks are a serious veterinary emergency because they can block the intestines. Keep laundry in a closed hamper and trade the socks for a treat when he picks one up. Cockers have long ears that need regular cleaning and checking, since the folded shape traps moisture. Ask your vet about the best grooming routine for those silky ears.

Sunny holds his haul high, tail surely wagging, a very pleased gentleman with excellent taste in socks.

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