English Cocker Spaniel

English Cocker Spaniel Facts

English Cocker Spaniel Information

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Group:	Sporting
Size:	Medium
Life Span:	12-15 years
Height:	Male: 16-17 inches
	Female: 15-16 inches
Weight:	Male: 28-34 lbs
	Female: 26-32 lbs

Coat :	Silky and flat or slightly wavy
Gait :	Powerful and effortless
Color(s) :	Solid colored : black, liver or shades of red; or Parti-colored
Living Area :	Any
Hair Length:	Medium
Exercise Need :	Daily long walk and jog
Recognized By :	(CKC) Canadian Kennel Club (FCI) Fï¿½dï¿½ration Cynologique Internationale (AKC) American Kennel Club (UKC) United Kennel Club (KCGB) Kennel Club of Great Britain (CKC) Canadian Kennel Club (ANKC) Australian National Kennel Council (NKC) National Kennel Club (NZKC) New Zealand Kennel Club (CCR) (APRI) America Pet Registry, Inc. (ACR. DRA)
Date of Origin :	Ancient
Place of Origin :	England
Todays Use :	Companion Dog
Originally Used :	Hunting dog, Flushing and retrieving game
Other Name :	Cocker, Cocker Spaniel

The exact origin of the English Cocker Spaniel is unknown. However, it is believed to be one of the oldest types of Spaniels which was brought to England almost five centuries ago. Until 1892, the Cocker Spaniel or the English Cocker Spaniel was regarded as the same breed as the Springer Spaniel. In the olden days, it was primarily used as a gundog used for flushing small game such as birds, rabbits etc. In fact, the breed derives its name from a bird named Cocker, since the breed is known to be adept at flushing out the bird. The English Cocker Spaniel was first recognized by the AKC in 1946.

The English Cocker Spaniel is a medium sized dog with a compact, athletic frame. It has a proportionate head with a keen expression; medium size, oval shaped eyes which are dark brown or hazel in color; low set ears which are carried close to the head and are feathered; a black nose with flared nostrils; a strong, square muzzle; square lips which are black in color with teeth which meet in scissors bite. This breed has a docked tail which is carried in line or slightly higher than the level of the back. It has short legs which strong boned, with straight forelegs and angulated hindlegs and catlike feet. This breed has a straight or slightly wavy and silky coat with short hair on the head, and hair of medium length covering the rest of the body. It has feathering on the ears, chest, legs and abdomen. The color of the coat can be a solid color like black, liver or various shades of red with a little white on the chest, or can also be parti-colors like white with black, liver or red; black and tan; liver and tan etc.

The English Cocker Spaniel is a gentle, playful and an obedient breed. It is excellent with kids as well as other pets, including dogs, and thus, makes for an excellent companion breed. It is friendly with strangers if socialized at an early age. This breed has a tendency to bark when it sense danger which makes it a good watchdog. Although easy to train, the English Cocker Spaniel is a sensitive breed which does not respond well to harsh training methods. A calm and consistent approach is required when training this breed. If exercised sufficiently, it is well suited to an apartment life but this active breed is more comfortable in large area.

The English Cocker Spaniel is an average shedder. Its coat type varies so regular grooming is required to keep its coat healthy. Combing and brushing of the coat with a firm bristle brush at least 3-4 times a week is required to remove dead hair and prevent matting of the coat. It should be bathed only when necessary and needs to be dried properly after each bath. Its low hanging ears tend to get infections so proper care should be taken to clean the ears regularly. Hair around its paws needs to be trimmed regularly.

This is a high energy breed which needs a lot of exercise. Long walks several times a day are necessary for emotional needs of the dog. These should be supplemented with jogging or running on a regular basis to meet the developmental needs of the dog. It tends to gain weight easily so overfeeding should be avoided.

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The English Cocker Spaniel is prone to some health issues like Skin and ear allergies, Deafness, Cancer, Cataracts etc.

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