Cocker Spaniel Breed Profile
Cocker Spaniel
The American Cocker Spaniel has a sturdy, compact body and a cleanly chiseled and refined head, with the overall dog in complete balance and of ideal size. He has a much thicker coat and elegant trousers as opposed to his cousin the English Cocker Spaniel . Know as a merry Cocker, he has charmed himself into many households through out the world making him the world's most popular household pet. An excellent bird and small-game hunter, great companion, good with children and all around friendly, lively guy.
14 -15 in.
24 -28 lbs.
Black, jet black, shading of brown or liver in sheen of coat undesirable; black and tan and brown and tan, with definite tan markings on jet black or brown body; particolors and tricolors.
Short and fine on head, medium length on body, with enough undercoat to give protection.
Cocker Spaniels are active, friendly
Need careful grooming for about forty-five minutes twice a weeks is definitely necessary for the American Cocker Spaniel. They adapt well to city dwelling, but need sufficient exercise to prevent them from becoming overweight.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - High, Problem Solving - LowE
The Cocker Spaniel is quite hardy, but may experience a variety of inherited disorders such as eye problems, hip dysplasia, slipping stifles and epilepsy.
Sporting Group
AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 8), KC(GB), UKC
Apartment, house, country or city as long as they are exercised the American Cocker Spaniel will adapt. An owner of a Cocker Spaniel should be willing to spend time grooming their coat and handling them every day.