Behold, the canine with the tail that by no means tires of wagging. A smallish, sporty canine, the Cocker Spaniel’s trademark look is its luxurious silky coat and dangly ears.
There are two strains of the Cocker Spaniel breed; working Cockers and show-types. Working Cocker Spaniels have been initially bred as gundogs, with the stamina to run after recreation all day lengthy. Present-types, because the identify suggests, are bred for canine exhibits and are extra compact. Each varieties share related traits, with minor variations in temperament and look. Let’s check out the Cocker Spaniel.

Details

Breed Group: Gundog

Measurement: Medium

Sheds?: Sure

Coat size: Medium

Train: not less than 2x 30-minute walks a day

Grooming required?: Not less than twice per week

Historical past

The Cocker Spaniel – a gundog breed – originated in England and earned its identify by driving the woodcock chook from its hiding place, making life simpler for the hunter. They’re shut kinfolk of Springer Spaniels – as soon as sharing the identical litter. Cockers have been recognised as an impartial breed in 1893, earlier than then, Cockers and different Spaniels have been handled as the identical breed and referred to as Land Spaniels

Well being

Cocker Spaniels are likely to reside for greater than 10 years, and generally as many as 15.

Cocker Spaniel traits

Household favourites

Loyal to their house owners, playful and delicate natured, Cocker Spaniels make for very fashionable household canine. All the time up for a run round with youngsters within the backyard, or a cuddle on the couch, these straightforward going completely satisfied canine are additionally a good selection if in case you have cats.

Good and energetic

Their background has looking canine implies that they’re all the time up for a problem, desperate to study new tips and have bundles of power. They’ll take as a lot power as you may give them!

Working vs. Present

Working sort Cockers bear a more in-depth resemblance to the older gundog sort of Spaniels. They are typically barely bigger with barely flatter heads and barely shorter ears. Whereas each varieties are energetic, the working sort normally have extra stamina than the present sort. The latter are bred with look in thoughts and breeders normally goal to breed canine that match the Kennel Membership requirements. You should definitely test with a breeder which kind they’re breeding, as even the small variations can lead to fairly a distinct expertise for an proprietor.

Coaching

Desirous to please, devoted and dependable, the very smart Cocker will reply properly to a relaxed however agency sense authority.

Burglary

Cocker Spaniels are pretty straightforward to housebreak – so long as you keep consistency from the start.

The place to seek out Cocker Spaniels

Cocker Spaniel Teams

Need to swap tales on the sprightly Cocker Spaniel? Discover a group beneath.
The Cocker Spaniel Membership
The Midland Cocker Spaniel Membership
West of England Cocker Spaniel Membership
Cockers On-line
London Cocker Spaniel Society
The Cocker Spaniel Breed Council

Undertake a Cocker

Need to undertake a Cocker Spaniel in want of a loving residence? Discover a rescue centre beneath.
Cocker & English Springer Spaniel Rescue
The Cocker Spaniel Membership Rescue

Breeders

Discover an accepted Cocker Spaniel breeder beneath.
Kennel Membership Assured Breeders

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