Bed Size

[kendall]

Hi everyone. I am planning on adding a cocker spaniel puppy to our family in about 6 months time. I'm probably getting ahead of myself but have been looking for beds etc for "her" My question is what size bed should I get that will do for when she is full grown as well as a pup? I know a bed won't last the life of a dog in most cases, but would like to have one for longer than a few months of puppyhood! Any other advice re grooming equipment would be appreciated too. I have done a fair bit of research on the breed (size of female approx 38-39 cm and around 13kgs) but would appreciate hearing first hand from owners of gorgeous cockers. Don't know any myself. Thanks.

[lea]

If you get one of the plactic moulded beds, big enough for a fully grown cocker,

you can fill it with what ever bedding you like, they are realy easy to clean

and great for indoors or out. as for basic grooming for a Cocker, i would get a Good pin brush,

A comb, with longish teeth not to close together, and a slicker. I find if you pay a bit more for good brands

they will last you yrs.

[lea]

http://forums.dogzonline.com.au/index.php?showtopic=87686

there is some very good advice on grooming here

[kendall]

Thanks Lea Use a slicker on my cats and love it. Hadnt really thought of a big plastic bed (was thinking more of a soft squishy bed) but think for ease of cleaning it would be alot easier.

[lea]

Thanks Lea Use a slicker on my cats and love it. Hadnt really thought of a big plastic bed (was thinking more of a soft squishy bed) but think for ease of cleaning it would be alot easier.

and you can put lotsa soft sqishy stuff in them.