The English Cocker Spaniel is a
breed of
gun dog. It is one of several varieties of
spaniel and somewhat resembles its American cousin, the
American Cocker Spaniel, although it's closer to the working-dog form of the
Field Spaniel and the
Springer Spaniel. Outside the US, the breed is usually known simply as the Cocker Spaniel, as is the American Cocker Spaniel within the US. Due to the breed's happy disposition and continuously wagging tail, it has been given the nickname "merry cocker".
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Red roan and white English cocker
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Height: 15-17 inches.
Weight: 26-34 lbs.
Life Span: 10-14 yrs.
Breed Group:
Sporting Dogs Overview
English cocker spaniels are happy, playful, gentle, and loving toward everyone. They like to be included in all family activities and are usually good with children. They get along with other dogs (though males may be aggressive with other males) and small animals, such as cats, especially if socialized with them early. Although they may bark to alert the household of a visitor, they are not protective of their property. They do very well in obedience training.
Appearance
The silky, medium-length coat is straight or wavy on the body, with feathering on the ears, chest, belly, and legs. Coat color is white with black, liver, blue, or red markings, roaning, or ticking; or black, liver, or red with or without tan markings. The ears are long, silky, and pendulous. The muzzle is longer, and some would say more elegant, than the American cocker's.
Grooming & Exercise Needs
The English cocker should be brushed and combed two to three times a week and clipped and scissored every three months. The ears need weekly cleaning, and the ear flaps, which tend to end up in the food bowl a lot, should be wiped off daily. The English cocker is an energetic dog that enjoys long, vigorous walks every day.
Origins
The English cocker was developed in the 19th century in England to flush and retrieve woodcocks from densely wooded areas.
Special Alerts
Breed-related health concerns: progressive retinal atrophy, glaucoma, cataracts, deafness, ear infections, undescended testicles.
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