Claude
2 years, 2 months • Male • Cocker Spaniel
There are 5 Cocker Spaniels looking for a new home in Northern Ireland right now, listed by The Barn Animal Rescue, Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Just Like Home Rescue and Paws and People. Includes working and show Cocker Spaniels and Cocker crosses. Cockapoos have their own page. They are also on the spaniels page.
By listed age: 3 adults and 2 older dogs.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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2 years, 2 months • Male • Cocker Spaniel
8 years • Female • Cocker Spaniel
3 years • Female • Cocker Spaniel
5 years • Female • Cocker Spaniel
5 Cocker Spaniels are listed in or around Northern Ireland today, with 4 rescues. By age: 3 adult dogs and 2 older dogs. 1 is male and 4 female. The newest was added on 6 November 2026.
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| Breed group | Gundog |
|---|---|
| Size | Small (PDSA and Dogs Trust call it medium) |
| Height (breed standard) | Dogs about 39 to 41 cm, bitches about 38 to 39 cm |
| Exercise | Up to 1 hour a day |
| Size of home | Small house with a small or medium garden |
| Grooming | Every day |
| Coat | Medium (sheds) |
| Lifespan | Over 10 years |
The Royal Kennel Club calls the Cocker a "popular family pet and gundog first bred to hunt woodcock". It says the breed was not recognised as a separate variety until 1893, earned the name "the merry cocker" for its ever-wagging tail, and "remains hugely popular as a family pet". The breed standard describes the ideal temperament as "gentle and affectionate, yet full of life and exuberance".
As of 8 November 2026, 5 Cocker Spaniels are listed with rescues in Northern Ireland on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 3 adults and 2 aged 7 or over.
The rescues mark 4 as able to live with children and 2 with other dogs. Where a profile says nothing, it doesn't mean no: ask the rescue.
Sources (checked 16 October 2026)
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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.
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As of 8 November 2026, 5 Cocker Spaniels are listed for adoption in Northern Ireland on LocalPetFinder, from The Barn Animal Rescue, Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Just Like Home Rescue and Paws and People. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
As of 8 November 2026, The Barn Animal Rescue (at Carrowdore): 2, Almost Home Animal Rescue NI (at Moira): 1, Just Like Home Rescue (at Larne): 1 and Paws and People (at Banbridge): 1. By age, that is 3 adult dogs and 2 older dogs. The newest was added on 6 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Cocker Spaniels on this page are with The Barn Animal Rescue (2), Almost Home Animal Rescue NI (1), Just Like Home Rescue (1) and Paws and People (1). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.
Around an hour a day. The Royal Kennel Club lists up to an hour, and PDSA a minimum of an hour, including off-lead time in a secure area. Battersea adds daily mental stimulation such as scent work and puzzle toys. A Cocker from working lines usually needs more.
It can be. PDSA says Cockers are a popular choice for first-time owners because of their gentle natures, but need plenty of patience and training. Battersea says they suit an active household ready for daily exercise, training and grooming. Ask the rescue whether this dog would suit a first home.
It depends on the dog, not the breed. Today the rescues mark 4 of the 5 Cocker Spaniels listed in Northern Ireland as able to live with children. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.
The Cocker Spaniels listed in Northern Ireland today are with The Barn Animal Rescue at Carrowdore (2), Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira (1), Just Like Home Rescue at Larne (1) and 1 other rescue; each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee, and Dogs Trust charges £287.50 for a puppy or adult dog in Northern Ireland (where you also need a dog licence). The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Cocker Spaniel on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 5 Cocker Spaniels listed in Northern Ireland today are with The Barn Animal Rescue at Carrowdore (2), Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira (1), Just Like Home Rescue at Larne (1) and 1 other rescue, and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £287.50 in Northern Ireland. If you searched "cocker spaniel puppies for sale Northern Ireland", the Cocker Spaniels here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price.
Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 5 Cocker Spaniels listed in Northern Ireland today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is The Barn Animal Rescue at Carrowdore. Many rescue fees are under £500: Dogs Trust charges £287.50 for a puppy or adult dog. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. In Northern Ireland all dogs must be microchipped at eight weeks old, so ask to see the microchip details (see nidirect).
Not right now: none of the 5 listed in Northern Ireland is under a year old by its listed age. Puppies do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.
Yes: 2 of the 5 listed in Northern Ireland are aged 7 or over by their listed age. Each rescue sets its own fee for an older dog, and Dogs Trust charges £287.50 for a puppy or adult dog.
As of 8 November 2026, the Cocker Spaniels listed in Northern Ireland are with The Barn Animal Rescue at Carrowdore (2), Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira (1), Just Like Home Rescue at Larne (1) and Paws and People at Banbridge (1). The nearest to Northern Ireland is The Barn Animal Rescue at Carrowdore. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.
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