Elton’s dog Arthur is a very smart Cocker spaniel. Maybe the most surprising fact about him is that he was best man at the civil ceremony when Elton married his partner David Furnish. I must admit that I would have loved to have done the same with Pan and Badger when I got married but haven’t quite got the same clout or money when it comes to bending the health and safety rules!
Cockers can be very sweet dogs but the odd one does seem to have a slightly questionable temperament these days. They are also prone to ear disease and several inherited eye problems so do your research thoroughly if you’re contemplating one for a pet.
The Cocker is a sturdy, compact, well-balanced dog. It has a characteristic expression showing intelligence and alertness. Its eyes should be dark and its lobular ears should reach the tip of the nose when pulled forward. Today, a significant difference in appearance exists between field-bred and conformation show-bred dogs.
