English Cocker Spaniel

English Cocker Spaniel Quick Facts

• Weight: 28– 34 extra pounds|man
  26– 32 extra pounds|women
• Height: 15– 17 inches|man
  14– 16 inches|women

The Look of an English Cocker Spaniel

English Cocker Spaniels have strong, medium-sized frameworks covered in long, smooth, feathery layers. Their contoured heads have medium-length muzzles and also solid jaws. Their ears are lengthy and also feathery, their oval-shaped eyes are dark brownish and also their noses are either black or brownish relying on the layer. They have lengthy necks, deep upper bodies and also (typically) anchored tails that are lugged flat. They been available in strong black, liver, dark red, or mixes of these shades with or without white markings. Overall, they have an attractive and also zestful appearance.

Traits

• Handsome
• Cheerful
• Faithful
• Loving
• Helpful
• Energetic

Ideal Human Companion

• Retirees
• City occupants
• Families

What They Are Like to Live With

The English Cocker Spaniel produces a terrific friend. Sweet, dedicated and also delighted, it adjusts quickly to peaceful nights on the sofa or lengthy walks in the wild. Playful and also safety with youngsters, it likewise deals with visitors with factor to consider and also regard. The English Cocker Spaniel is likewise very easy to educate, smart and also trusting.

Things You Should Know

English Cocker Spaniels can live as long as 15 years. Generally healthy and balanced, some Cockers can establish lumps, skin allergic reactions and also cataracts. When they invest a great deal of time outdoors, their layers can obtain contended branches and also burs. Be certain to clean them usually and also cleanse their ears out on a regular basis to avoid infection.

History

For numerous centuries, Cocker and also Springer Spaniels were taken into consideration the exact same type. Eventually, a smaller sized land spaniel arised that revealed terrific effectiveness searching woodcocks in the English countryside– for this reason the name “cocker.” In 1946, the AKC identified the English Cocker Spaniel as a different type from the American Cocker Spaniel, which has a somewhat various appearance.