AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL

The Cocker Spaniel Breed Introduction
The American Cocker Spaniel dog breed is a member of the sporting group. It is widely believed that Cocker Spaniels need more medical attention than almost any other breed. The chief medical issue known is the Cocker Spaniel breed's eye problem.

Cocker Spaniel Physical Characteristics
Here are the characteristics of the Cocker Spaniel breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.

Size: male: 15 inches; female: 14 inches Coat: silky, flat or slightly wavy and of a texture which permits easy care. Color: There are three major color varieties: Black Variety, Any Solid Color Other than Black (ASCOB) and Parti-Color Variety. Eyes: Eyeballs are round and full. Ears: Lobular, long, of fine leather and well feathered. Skull: Rounded but not exaggerated Muzzle: broad and deep, with square even jaws. Nose: well developed nostrils Tail: set on and carried on a line with the topline of the back, or slightly higher. Cocker Spaniel Origins and History Here are some quick facts on the history of the Cocker Spaniel breed, based on information from Wikipedia.

Original purpose: For hunting. Cocker Spaniel Training

Name: originally hunted woodcock.

Historical notes: In the United States the Cocker Spaniel is registered under "Cocker Spaniel" while in the United Kingdom it was under "English Cocker Spaniel." Some Cocker Spaniels are still bred for fieldwork to conserve the hunting abilities of this line of the breed, which is otherwise mostly breed for appearance and health.

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