Breed decoder
Cocker Spaniel
Reads as The Diplomat · Companion streak
The ghost job
Bred to flush and retrieve small game, then widely kept as a cheerful, affectionate family dog.
What that means in your living room
A sweet, people-reading spaniel. The Diplomat lives for the bond and the praise; the Companion streak wants to be close and gently included.
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