I have had the honor of having two English Cocker Spaniels in my life, in just the last 3 yrs we lost both of them, they both lived to be fairly old, Mousse was 13 and Ginger was 12 when they passed. They both were prone to ear infections, even with reg vet checks, but sometimes that happens, Mousse as he got into his teens started getting warts that had to be checked very frequently. But I would never have given up one second I had with either one of them. They were both extremely loving,loyal,joyful,wonderful companions. They loved to make you happy, great with kids, but I have heard this is not true for all of them. I would recommend one to anyone in a heart beat. I never hunted with them, but I do know they would both flush out squirells or birds and do what I called a point, they would push there nose out straight, there tail straight out, and one front paw out in front of there body.

Don't know if this helps any but hope so