It's hard to generalize too much about any breed, and I've only had one cocker (Tucker). What I can say is that both my veterarians and dog groomer comment on how sweet and cooperative he is, unlike many other cockers they have dealt with.

He certainly is not a retriever, but when it comes to chasing small animals, the hunting instinct kicks in. We have had several unfortunate bunny incidents in the back yard. I would not trust him with a bird or any small pet in the house. And yes, we are currently dealing with both skin problems and, eye, and ear problems.

As far as attributes, there are more than I have time to go into right now, but I will try to come back later.