- Name: Shadow
- Owner: Josh Prudhomme
- Breed: Border Collie X Cocker Spaniel
- Shots:
- Spay/Neutured: Yes
- Age: 3 Years 6 Months
- Description:
Cocker Spaniel
Next Breed: Collie
Previous Breed: Clumber Spaniel
The Cocker Spaniel is a very popular pet, available in two distinct versions. The American cocker is typically known as a companion pet and is a little smaller. The English cocker is more often used to hunt and has a little more pleasant disposition. Often ranked as one of the top dog breeds, the Cocker Spaniel is the smallest member of the sporting dog family and was accepted by the American Kennel Club in 1892.
History
Spaniels of all kinds have been faithful hunting companions for centuries. They are a large family of dogs and mentioned in literature as far back as the mid 1300s. Over time, the spaniel family was divided into land spaniels and water spaniels. In the middle of the 19th century, breeders began to pay more attention to standardizing and developing specific breed lines in the land spaniel group. Eventually, the English cocker line and English Toy Spaniel line were begun. The name cocker is disputed and some feel that the name refers to the breeds proficiency as a hunter of woodcocks. By the late 1800s, the English cocker could be found in the United States. Over time, the English cocker slowly evolved somewhat differently than the original cocker in size, shape and color. In 1946, the Cocker Spaniel was officially divided into two separate breeds; the American Cocker Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel, both recognized by the AKC.
Appearance and Size
The Cocker Spaniel is a medium-sized handsome dog. The head is round with a smooth forehead. The muzzle is broad, the jaws square and the ears hang long. The tail is often docked around the time of birth. The American cocker has a slightly more chiseled head and shorter muzzle than the English version. The hair coat is one of the most distinguishable characteristics. It is silky, slightly wavy and of medium length. The American cocker's hair coat is a little longer than the English cocker. Both versions of the cocker have a thick undercoat that protects them from cold and damp weather. The cocker comes in a variety of colors: Black, black with tan, cream, dark red, brown with tan, buff and others. Parti-color refers to a hair coat of two or more solid colors, one of which must be white. The English cocker stands at a height of 15 to 17 inches at the shoulder and weighs 25 to 35 pounds. The American cocker is a little smaller, with a height of 15 to 16 inches at the shoulder and weighs 22 to 28 pounds.
Personality
Overall, the Cocker Spaniel is a cheerful dog that is willing to please. As with other spaniels, the cocker is energetic and needs regular exercise. If not allowed to exercise, behavioral problems often develop.
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Videos of Cocker Spaniels
Dogs 101- Cocker Spaniel
For more videos, visit animal.discovery.com | A lovable and sweet dog with an ever-wagging tail, the Cocker Spaniel may make a horrible guard dog but it's a beautiful hunting animal.
Singing Dogs - Cocker Spaniel & Australian Shepherd / Border Collie
"One dog teaching another dog to sing" with Honey, a Cocker Spaniel, and Honesty Belle, an Australian Shepherd / Border Collie. © Ann Louise Ramsey www.justbeyoubook.com
Frisbee Dogs - Australian Shepherd / Border Collie and Cocker Spaniel
"Frisbee Dogs" starring Honey, a Cocker Spaniel, and Honesty Belle, an Australian Shepherd / Border Collie at Clement Park in Littleton, Colorado. October 14, 2010. www.justbeyoubook.com ©Ann Louise Ramsey . Fiddle tune "Martha Campbell" by Doc Roberts (fiddle) and Asa Martin (guitar and dance caller), 1929.
Clumber Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel & Newfoundland Dogs playing- August 2011
Clumber Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel & Newfoundland Dogs playing- August 2011
connie jo, the cow-kissin' cocker spaniel
Here's Connie Jo, hanging with her peeps... she has always enjoyed kissing our local dairy cows.. and they have found her pretty interesting as well... (Note! No animals were harmed in making this video.. what's a littel swapped spit among friends?) :)
2 Dogs and a Frog (toy) - Cocker Spaniel & Aussie / Border Collie
Honey, a Cocker Spaniel, and Honesty Belle, an Aussie / Border Collie, playing with each other and their toys,until Honesty Belle flips the frog up in the air and it lands on my printer tray! LOL
Barking Cocker Spaniel
Another nonsense video ;) my dog Iris (Cocker Spaniel) barking, I have no idea why, as there was absolutely nothing when she started doing this *lol*
smart and funny dog, smart & funny dog (cocker spaniel) playing catch his own way!
playing catch with 2 balls with my smart dog ! just wait about 40 sec into the video its worth it. American cocker spaniel playing catch not with 1 but with 2 balls.
siberian husky, golden retriever & cocker spaniels of Stormwind
www.stormwindkennel.blogspot.com Siberian Husky, Golden Retriever and Am. Cocker Spaniel A short video of my 7 dogs playing a game of fetch. Oh how they love to frolic and run outside our house and in the beach. Footages were taken 2 months ago. Also catch Keanu (now owned by ashtareth) Nina (now owned by chickrock) and Mojo (now owned by Chomeng) Simone (Emerie, is not here because she was already with her new owner Squire). Music arranged and performed by my band Junior Kilat.
Daily Origami: 316 - English Cocker Spaniel
Origami: English Cocker Spaniel Designed by: Yoshihide Momotani Made by: Heather ---------- Today's origami lesson is three hundred and sixteen in the series. Today we will continue our series focusing on DOGS! I love dogs, I love cats too, but I really love dogs. I am going to try to share with you as many different kinds and breeds of dogs through origami. Today we will make a full-body English cocker spaniel.
Cocker Spaniel and her dog tricks!
Here's a few dog tricks we taught our our Am Cocker Spaniel: sit shake down crawl dance close door scratch door leg balance dance stay rollover play dead (bang!) leave it jump (loops) shake hands high five turn left turn right criss-cross legs bow leave it cry on cue stand up She loves to eat vegetables and steamed cauliflower is one of them. :) Check out our dog blog at www.stormwindkennel.blogspot.com
Cute dogs playing around
Our two dogs: The golden one is an american cocker spaniel, the dark one is a rare king charlie spaniel.
Joey and Rubee the cute Cocker Spaniels!
Meet Joey and Rubee, the two rescue dogs who are best friends and would like to find a GREAT home together!
Sweet Video of Cocker Spaniels Mellick and Harley
A fab clip of my 2 Cocker Spaniel puppies last summer aged 7 and 9 months on the Wexford coastline edited to Celine Dion's "It's all coming back to me"! The music totally suits the video!!!! Super cute!!! : )
Cocker Spaniel ear infection remedy!
Maggie my Cocker Spaniel and the amazing cure for her ear infections. Duke my defective King Charles Cavalier Spaniel. They love me no matter how ugly I look. Hills Prescription Diet Ultra Alegen Free Dog food--a life saver!
Daily Origami: 317 - American Cocker Spaniel
Origami: American Cocker Spaniel Designed by: Yoshihide Momotani Made by: Heather ---------- Today's origami lesson is three hundred and seventeen in the series. Today we will continue our series focusing on DOGS! I love dogs, I love cats too, but I really love dogs. I am going to try to share with you as many different kinds and breeds of dogs through origami. Today we will make a full-body American cocker spaniel.
