Oprah has adopted a new puppy!
March 4, 2009 by Chloe Findlay-Harder
Filed under Pets
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey and her partner Stedman Graham have just adopted an American Cocker Spaniel puppy from a Chicago-area animal shelter!
Oprah also owns two other Golden Retrievers, but her beloved Cocker Spaniels, Sophie and Soloman both passed away in the last couple of years.
I’ve owned a rescue Cocker for the past 10 years, and while I wouldn’t trade him for a million bucks – they’re not the dog for everyone!
Well bred Cocker Spaniels are healthy, playful dogs with a great attitude as family pets. They do require frequent brushing at home, clipping by a groomer and regular cleaning to keep their ears healthy.
Unfortunately, there are still lots of poor-quality dogs out there from puppy mills or backyard breeders. My elderly rescue Cocker is obviously not from a responsible breeder and has has a history of shyness, food allergies, joint problems and more.
Would I ever part with him? No way! He’s a lovely little dog, flaws and all – but it pays to know what issues your breed has before you adopt one.
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