Hi there, I couldn't help but notice your siggie. It says you have a "rare" parakeet. Can you post a picture of it? When most Americans refer to parakeet, they refer to the budgie (though "parakeet" is a very general term and I don't like using it when talking about specific species). As I'm an avid budgerigar enthusiast, can you tell me a bit more about Hedwig? I LOVE seeing (reading, LOL) the different mutations. Thanks!

Btw, where did you get your Cocker? If she's from a breeder, her AKC papers (AKC if you live in the US and CanadianKC if you live in Canada) should tell you what her breed is.

Americans:
http://dogbiz.com/dogs-grp1/spaniel-.../cocker-am.htm

English:
http://dogbiz.com/dogs-grp1/spaniel-...cocker-eng.htm

There are amazing differences between the two, and you should find out pretty quick.