ADDITIONAL ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL PICTURES
Family: Spaniel
Breed Group: Gun Dog, AKC Sporting
Origin: England
Date of Origin: 17th century
Originally used for: Hunting, sporting
Used today: Companion, sporting
Other Name(s): Cocker Spaniel, Cocker, Merry Cocker
History of the Breed: The Cocker is one of the oldest of the land Spaniels they descended from the original Spaniels of Spain.
Bred primarily as a flushing Spaniel, to flush woodcocks, hence the name "Cocker". This breed was also useful in tracking other small game
including rabbits. The English Cocker Spaniel is one of the smallest of the sporting dogs.
General Appearance: Larger than the American Cocker Spaniel the English Cocker Spaniel is a medium sized muscular dog of square build
with a well developed chest. This breed has a long head with a chiseled skull, angular muzzle, and a Wide nose. The long feathered Spaniel
ears are thin and well feathered. The eyes are brown or hazel based on the coat color. The coat is flat, silky, never wirehaired or wavy, not
too thick and never curly it has ample feathering on the legs and body. The dog is finished with a tail that is typically docked and carried
level to the ground.
Height & Weight:
Height 15-17 Inches
Weight 26-34 Pounds
Coat: Medium length coat on the body with the hair being flat or slightly wavy and with a silky texture.
The hair is short and fine on the head. The body is well-feathered.
Color: Various including parti-colors and solid colors. White is allowed only on the chest in solid colored dogs.
Grooming needs: Medium
Temperament of Breed: English Cocker Spaniels make excellent family pets they are affectionate and have an agreeable disposition.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Yes
Exercise Level: High, this dog loves to exercise and have something to do.
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: (PRA) Progressive retinal atrophy, kidney disease, hip dysplasia, epilepsy
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 12-14 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 74
First Registered by the AKC: 1946
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CCR, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
English Cocker Spaniel Club of America, Inc. (ECSCA)
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