Oh I almost forgot LOL.

Get her a lomg haired Chihuahua...she wont be dissapointed!

Also google health problems in cockers; I do not know much about this breed, but I have a feeling there are some serious ones.

Are you sure about the long-haired bit?  They look high maintenance

and don't appear to have any legs.

Good for mopping the floor though

Not an American.

An English one.

Don't ya just wanna smooch her? 

Nope.....get a real dog.......a Black Lab.......now there's a dog

Love it also.

Funny that, nephew just became engaged and they got a spanador.

Spaniel x labrador

Most intelligent dog apparently is a black lab then a German shepherd.

But a lab is too big for mum.

Azure, any recommended breeders?

Are black labs supposed to be intelligent?  I got dudded!

No, he's pretty good now that he's grown up but I agree they are not ideal pups for an older lady.  Cocker spaniels are beautiful and I've heard that they are very intelligent.