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ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The FCI is the World Canine Organization, which includes 83 members and contract partners (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 339 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The "owner" countries of the breeds write the standards of these breeds in co-operation with the Standards and Scientific Commissions of the FCI, and the translation and updating are carried out by the FCI. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
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| Origin: |
Great Britain |
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15 to 17 inches (38-43 cm) |
| Weight: |
26 to 34 lbs (12-14 kg) |
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The English Cocker Spaniel is the original Cocker Spaniel developed in Wales and Southwest England as a gundog. Cocker Spaniels were named for their ability to flush and retrieve game from dense undergrowth. The breed was imported to North America in the 1880s.
The English Cocker Spaniel is larger, both in height and weight, than the American Cocker Spaniel. He also has a longer muzzle, flatter head and less prominent eyes. He has a long, silky coat of medium-length that is either flat or slightly wavy. His coat colour can be either black, red, liver, golden, black and tan, tri-colour or roan in blue, liver, red, orange or lemon.
He is noted for his intelligence and happy disposition, as well as being energetic, playful, affectionate, and eager to please. He enjoys family life and, as an active sporting dog, he needs regular exercise. English Cockers are seen participating in several dog sports and activities, including: Conformation, Obedience, Agility, Field Trials, Tracking, and Flyball. In addition, their friendly and gentle disposition make them ideal to work as Therapy Dogs.
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Health Issues:
English Cocker Spaniels are generally healthy. However, as with other breeds, they are susceptible to some health problems, some of a genetic nature, others viral. The most common problems found in the breed are:
If you are considering the adoption of a English Cocker Spaniel puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Additional Health Resources:
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Breed Standards:
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AKC ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL VIDEO
20 Min. Video Edition, Published by the AKC
Discussion of the breed standard: good structure and movement, acceptable colors, correct head, size. Developed for breeders, exhibitors and judges.
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Grooming:
The English Cocker Spaniel's coat consists of long guard-hairs on top of a soft undercoat. Grooming styles vary based on purpose. For showing purposes, the coat is generally stripped by hand or with a stripping knife; the face and top of the ears are clipped; the feathering is cut so as not to drag on the ground; and the hair on the feet is trimmed.
The toe nails should be kept trimmed and teeth brushed with dog toothpaste. The ears must be kept clean to avoid infection and should be cleaned weekly.
- Grooming — See this section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for additional information, tips and articles on Grooming as well as listings of Groomers from across Canada.
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your Cocker Spaniel, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
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Additional Information:
- English Cocker Spaniel Rainbow of Colors — One of the most appealing things about the English Cocker Spaniel, as a breed, are the varieties of colors in which they come.
- Is That A Labradoodle? — A must read article regarding the mixed-breed "Doodles" and "Poos". These are not exotic new breeds!
- Clubs, Sports & Activities — For information on the many sports and activities you can get involved in with your Cocker Spaniel. (Note: Breed specific clubs can be found under the Breed Clubs secton.)
- Working Dogs — The Working Dogs section of Canada's Guide to Dogs provides information and listings of organizations who are involved in various jobs, such as Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, Protection Dogs, and much more.
- Cockers in the Field — This site was created for, and is supported by, the many people that participate AKC English Cocker/Cocker Spaniel Field Trials, AKC Spaniel Hunt Tests and ECSCA Working Dog Tests.
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