Dawn McGrath’s love of dogs can be traced back to her childhood, when the Hinsdale resident had a golden cocker spaniel, coincidentally, the same breed as her husband, Brian, had while growing up.

Like the Cavie, the cocker spaniel has big, dark, soulful eyes and long, silky ears. Their coat feathers around their ears, legs, and tail and comes in a huge range of colors, including black ...