'Cookies And Cream' Cocker Spaniel's Unique Spotted Coat Is Simply Breathtaking
Some dogs are so handsome and unusual-looking that they turn heads wherever they go. Fili the American cocker spaniel is one such dapper doggo. In a TikTok video that's been viewed more than 1.7 million times and liked over 108,000 times, Fili doesn't do much more than sit there and look gorgeous, but that's all it takes for viewers to fall in love with him.
@mr.spottedspaniel
"OMG this is the most gorgeous dog I've ever seen, simply beautiful," one netizen gushed, while another pondered, "De que planeta cayó esa belleza (What planet did that beauty fall from)." Several people wrote a variation of "Omg! Cookies and cream, beautiful ❤️," comparing Fili's unusual black-and-white coloring to the popular dessert flavor. "Stripes and polka dots! Whatta beauty!" one person exclaimed, and another quipped, "Aren't you fancy." A single entirely black ear just adds to Fili's quirky charm.
Several viewers noticed a striking resemblance between Fili and the fictional character Cruella de Vil, the evil dognapper from "101 Dalmatians." One viewer commented, "If that dog is not named Cruella or De'Vil, you missed an opportunity." Other people thought Fili more closely resembled a Dalmatian in danger of being dognapped and turned into a fur coat, with one writing, "By chance do u have 101 of those pups?"
The fur of cocker spaniels
As one of the breeds of long-haired dogs, cocker spaniels need a lot of grooming to keep their fur silky and free of mats. Their double coat consists of an insulating undercoat and a longer outer coat that provides protection from the elements. Daily brushing can help prevent knots from forming in their fur, and professional grooming every six to eight weeks is strongly recommended.
One viewer of the TikTok video commented, "I've never seen one before this color usually tan and brown," while another wrote, "Beautiful. I have never seen these markings on a cocker spaniel or any dog." The American Kennel Club actually recognizes an array of breed standard colors for cocker spaniels, including black and white, red and white, brown and tan, buff, red, brown, and silver. However, there's no denying the eye-catching nature of Fili's fur. As one person commented, Fili is "una obra de arte (a work of art)."
Want to see more cute cocker spaniels? Check out this cocker spaniel who turns into a style icon with his showstopping hairdos, and this cocker spaniel puppy who tries to befriend an elderly cat.