American Cocker Spaniel

American Cocker Spaniel: BREED BOX
Country:	United States
Size:	24-28 lb (11-13 kg), 14-15 in (36-38 cm)
Temperament:	Affectionate, geat with children
Grooming:	Extensive
Recognition:	FCI, AKC, ANKC, KC(UK), NZKC

History - Originating from the English Cocker Spaniel, the American Cocker Spaniel was bred to fit with the American hunter’s need for a small-statured sporting dog. It is believed that the English Cocker was bred with other toy spaniels to finally come up with the American Cocker Spaniel we know and love today.

Appearance - The coat is long and silky. The American Cocker Spaniel comes in three basic colors, black, blonde, or particolor. The ears are long and hang low to the body. The American Cocker Spaniel’s ears tend to get in the way when the dog eats, and special care needs to be taken to be sure the ears stay clean. Also, if exposed to open fields, the ears become magnets for any burrs that lie about. Those burrs if not removed immediately, may make their way into the ear itself, causing infection. The pads of the feet need to be checked as well, for burrs and other growth can work its way into the hair between the pads.

Daily grooming is recommended and the dog loves to be stroked and brushed. The eyes are expressive and always ready for adventure. The American Cocker Spaniel is prone to epilepsy but it can live up to 15 years with good veterinary care.

Description - The American Cocker Spaniel is a lovable, charming dog that enjoys playing inside and outside with its family. They are extremely intelligent and willing to please, and their temperament is definitely on the friendly side.

The American Cocker Spaniel is good with kids, and friendly to strangers and other pets. He is liable to just jump into a strange car with someone, rather than chase the car down the block barking at the tires.

The hunting instinct has been bred down, and the American Cocker Spaniel is fun-loving, enjoying long walks, games of hide-n-seek. He is easily trainable, and loves to run, but will rarely run off, walking off-lead once he has been properly trained.

Ideal Owners: With their loving and charming personalities the American Cocker Spaniel makes wonderful family pets. They are outgoing, friendly and socialable dogs. They are great companion and children dog

Other Names: Cocker Spaniel

Coat Color: Variety of colors

Life Expectancy: 13 years

American Cocker Spaniel Reviews

Grooming (80%)

Exercise (80%)

Feeding (60%)

Temperament (90%)

Watchdog (40%)

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Number of reviews: 2

becki

my little baby

8/6/2005

Rating: TBA (3vote/s)

I have an english cocker spaniel. He seems to be scared of everyday things like the hoover. I put this down to him been kennel bred. He is a big softie with other dogs but with him been brought up with a stafordshire bull terrier he has learnt to fend for himself and not let himself been beaten. I didn't have a problem with house training but did have a problem with spraying when he reached a year old which lasted a few weeks.

He loves nothing more then going out running wild on a field n bringing me a stick to play with. When we walk he picks up all crisp wrappers and things he finds on the floor and will carry them all the way home where he will hide them. he loves nothing more than cuddling up on the sofa n sleeping. I love cocker Spaniels and I rate them fully xx

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amanda graham

my new pup

1/9/2005

Rating: TBA (4vote/s)

I have just purchased a english cocker spaniel pup 18mths old and I have found her to be the subject of back yard bulling by my other dog

she tends to just let the other dog have what they want rather than confront them. Her coat requires little grooming once a day brush but she can be fussy feed. On the other hand she is great with my kids aged 5yrs-18mths and I cannot fault her toliet practices she will hold on untill you take her outside and she is very good in the destruction side of being a puppy although she has a liking for a cupple of stuffed toys.

I rate the English Cocker Spaniel great*****

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