Names
English Cocker Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel |
Origin
Great Britain, 1800s
The English Cocker Spaniel & the American Cocker Spaniel are 2 seperate breeds |
Use
Companion, Small Game Retrieving |
Life Expectancy
This breed can live as long as 12 -14 years of age |
Weight & Height
24 to 33 pounds & 15 to 16 inches tall |
Known Health Problems
Ear Infections, Eye Conditions, Allergies, Deafness, Familial Nephropathy, Heart Disease, Hip Dysplasia, Luxating Patellas, PRA, Seizures. |
Physical Description
Small to medium size, dog. They have a strong, softly contoured head with oval shaped brown eyes and long, low ears. The tail is docked. |
Temperament
Obedient, gentle and great with children. The enlish cocker spaniel usually does well with other pets |
Training
*** |
Living Conditions
Will do ok in apartment |
Grooming
Brush this dog at least once a week to keep the coat from becoming matted |
Exercise
Exercise daily. The english cocker spaniel is very active and does need to be sufficiently exercised. |
Coat Texture
Medium length, silky coat is straight or wavy. The ears, tail and legs are feathered |
Coat Colors
The English Cocker Spaniel comes in a large variety of colors and patterns |
Puppies
3-8 pups per litter. Training should start early with this breed |
Recognition
Continental Kennel Club
American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
American Pet Registry
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Canadian Kennel Club
National Kennel Club |
