English Cocker Spaniel, spaniels
Description: The
English Cocker Spaniel is the smallest in the gundog group yet he is able to
flush out and retrieve game birds from undergrowth. A gentle popular pet he is
also called the Merry Cocker because of his energetic, playful, eager to please
nature and his unique tail wagging which includes his entire hindquarters. He is
compact but bigger than the American Cocker Spaniel.
Other Names: Cocker Spaniel
Height:
15 - 16 inches
Weight: 28 - 32 lbs.
Colors: Various;
self (pure) colors, no white allowed on chest.
Coat: Flat
and silky in texture.
Temperament:
Responsive, affectionate
With Children: Yes, but children need to be
taught to be gentle.
With Pets: Yes,
usually gets along well with other pets.
Special Skills: Field sports dog and family pet
Watch-dog:
High
Guard-dog: Low
Care and Exercise:
Brush and comb three times a week to remove dead hair and keep coat shiny and
lying flat. Bathe or dry shampoo when necessary. Check ears for grass seeds and
signs of infection. Brush and trim hair over the toes and base of the feet.
Enjoys as much exercise as he can receive. Daily walks and free run should be
part of his routine as he is a sporting breed.
Training: Training
should be with understanding and consistency as he is a naturally willing dog
who quickly understands and will want to do what you want.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - High,
Problem Solving - Medium.
Activity: High
Living Environment: He can live in an
apartment as long as sufficient exercise is provided. Does best with a home with
a fenced yard and an owner who is patient and will not spoil him.
Health Issues:
Inherited eye diseases, ear infections
Life Span: 12
- 15 Years
Litter Size: 3 - 8
Country of Origin: Wales
History: The spaniel family
originated in Spain. In the 1800's the spaniels were divided into two groups;
springers who's function was to "spring game"; and cockers named for
their ability o flush and retrieve birds from dense undergrowth. The English
cocker spaniel descends from the cocker dogs developed in Wales and southwest
England.
First Registered
by the AKC: 1878
AKC Group: Sporting Group
Class: Gundog
Registries:
AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 8), KC(GB), UKC
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