Cocker Spaniel

HISTORY

ORIGIN UNITED STATES

GROUP SPORTING GROUP

The Cocker Spaniel was bred from the English Cocking Spaniels; they were used to flush out Woodcocks from their holes in trees. The Cocker Spaniel is the smallest of all of the bird dogs.

APPEARANCE(S)

The Cocker Spaniel has a small to medium built body with a rounded top head. The ears are long and droopy as well as the skin on the face. The tail is usually docked right after birth.

COLOR(S)

This breed is most commonly seen in buff, liver and white, white, and black. Some Cockers have “freckles” on the face.

COAT

The coat of the Cocker Spaniel is flat and silky with feathers on the underbody, legs, feet and ears.

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Moderate

POSITIVES

This breed is very loving to its owners and enjoys playing games.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

This breed has been over bred in the United States which has led to an aggressive line of Cocker Spaniels. If you should purchase a Cocker Spaniel is it imperative that you do research on the puppy’s history before hand.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do well in the city or country.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This breed needs daily exercise to reduce the incidence of obesity, and needs to be brushed weekly.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

• Ear Infections

• Eye Infections

• Deafness

• Hypothyroidism

• Obesity

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

American Spaniel Club Inc.
PO BOX 4194
Frankfort, KY 40601

FUN FACT(S)

The Cocker Spaniel is referred to as American Cocker Spaniel; outside of the US it is known as the English Cocker Spaniel.