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Our neighbours have always had spaniels - either springers or cockers - they do seem prone to problems both physical and medical. Having said that they seem to weather their predicaments reasonably well, but are not given to living to ripe old ages - I think their last two dogs gave out at the age of 12 or 13 or thereabouts.

It's always a difficult decision to end a pet's life. The option of finding another owner may not be so easy, but it could be a worth pursuing. Taking opinion from the vet at the likely remaining lifespan is worthwhile (although some vets tend to hedge their point of view). At the end of the day, whatever decision you do take it will be the best that suits the overall situation I am sure, and you will always be able to carry with you memories that you gave your pet a good life when so many animals suffer or are abandoned.