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English Cocker Spaniel

English Cocker Spaniel
Size: Medium
Other Names: Cocker Spaniel, Cocker, Merry Cocker
Country of Origin: England
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Sporting
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Sporting
United Kennel Club (UKC): Gun Dog
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized

The English Cocker Spaniel is a medium-sized, adorable, sturdy, compact, well-balanced dog, with an expression that shows intelligence and alertness.  His eyes are dark, and his ears are long.  He is one of several varieties of spaniel, and somewhat resembles his American cousin, the American Cocker Spaniel, although he is closer to the working-dog form of the Field Spaniel and the Springer Spaniel.

A merry flushing spaniel who can share a house if walked; the coat needs regular care, and he can be vocal if left without a job.

The English Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gun dog.  Due to the breed's happy disposition and continuously wagging tail, it has been given the nickname "merry cocker".  There are two varieties of English Cocker Spaniels, the "field" or "working" cocker and "show" cocker.  A field-bred cocker spaniel is first and foremost an upland flushing dog.  The terms "Cocker Spaniel" and "Cocker" are both used to refer to two different breeds of dogs, the "American Cocker Spaniel" and the "English Cocker Spaniel".  Outside the United States, the English Cocker Spaniel is usually known simply as the Cocker Spaniel, as is the American Cocker Spaniel within the United States.
Height
Male: 15-17 inches; Female: 15-16 inches
Weight
Male: 28-34 pounds; Female: 27-32 pounds
Color
Various, including black, liver and shades of red
Coat
Short and fine on the head; medium length, flat or slightly wavy, well-feathered, and silky on the body; with sufficient undercoat to provide protection
Lifespan
12–14 years
Litter size
4–7 puppies

Temperament

Cockers have a merry disposition and make a good family pet.  Cockers are noted for their optimism, intelligence and adaptability.  The breed is extremely loyal and affectionate; bonding very well with the family members, often bonding strongly an an individual person in a family..

Training

Cockers are renowned for their stubborn temper, but can be easily trained.

Care and grooming

Brush the coat weekly and keep the long ears clean and dry.  Check the feathering after work in cover.

Shedding

Moderate; the feathered coat holds loose hair around the ears and legs.

Health

English Cocker Spaniels may be prone to ear infections, progressive retinal atrophy, and kidney disease in some lines.  Clean the ears regularly and ask breeders about eye and kidney testing.

Crosses that include the English Cocker Spaniel

These hybrid pages list this breed as a parent. Open a name to see the other contributing breed.

Colonial Cocker Spaniel
Mini English Cocker
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