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English Cocker Spaniel

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From a superb hunting dog with great qualities, the English Cocker Spaniel has become an excellent life companion. He must know his place in the household and his master must give him the opportunity to get all the exercise he needs to ensure his excellent physical and mental health.

Height 38 to 41 cm

Weight 12 to 14 kg

Life expectancy 12 to 15 years

Hair Loss Medium

Excercise Need High

Index

Personality Appearance Characteristics Price Breeders Tips Health History

Quick Overview of the English Cocker Spaniel

Temperament

Gentle and loving
Lively and cheerful
Very playful
Attached to his master

Appearance

Robust, compact and sporty
Harmonious and muscular silhouette
Vigorous, cheerful and alert air
Lively and pleasant appearance

Health

Generally healthy
Rarely sick and robust
Very good longevity

Temperament of the English Cocker Spaniel

Mischievous, gentle, affectionate, lively, cheerful and very playful, the English Cocker Spaniel can sometimes be a true stubborn dog.

Naturally very greedy, they can swallow anything. Dynamic, playful and very attached to his master, he is however not a good keeper.

He can bark but not more. Being in no way aggressive, the function of goalkeeper is really not part of his potential.

A charming everyday companion for hunters or ordinary families, they have an excellent character, but still need to be trained and socialized at a very early age. They are very intelligent and learn very quickly.

Of an unsubmissive naturalness, his education will allow him to understand who is the master and who is the dog. Training is therefore essential and must be firm and constant.

Breed Appearance

Robust, compact and very sporty, the English Cocker has a superb harmonious and very muscular silhouette. Its vigorous, cheerful and always on the lookout gives it a lively and pleasing appearance.

Height

Between 39 and 41 cm (15.35 to 16.14 inches) for the male
Between 38 and 39 cm (14.96 to 15.35 inches) for the female

Weight

Between 12 and 14 kg (26.46 to 30.86 pounds) for the male
Between 12 and 14 kg (26.46 to 30.86 pounds) for the female

Color

All dress colours are allowed except white. It is tolerated on the chest only.

Hair

The fringes make up the hair which is smooth and silky.

Morphology

His head is round but ends in a rather elongated shape. His big eyes look rather sad. His ears are long and end in beautiful fringes. Its nose is dark and its colour can vary according to the coat. Its tail is always moving.

According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 8, section 2 and is #5

Characteristics of the English Cocker Spaniel

Does this dog suit your lifestyle?

Every dog breed has its own characteristics. However, the actual character of a dog can vary from one to another within the same breed.

Life in an apartment

Good first dog

Tolerates solitude

Tolerates cold weather

Tolerates hot weather

Affectionate

Friendly with children

Friendly with strangers

Friendly with other animals

Hair loss

Drooling level

Easy to care for

Robust health

Easy to train

Intelligent

Tendency to bark

Tendency to nibble

Protective

Instinct to hunt

Adventurous spirit

Energy level

Level of intensity

Need for exercise

Playful

Price and monthly budget

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Tips About this breed

Unlike its cousin, the American Cocker Spaniel, the English Cocker Spaniel does not really need to become a show dog.

It is preferable to lean towards American for sedentary people or those less able to exercise.

The English Cocker Spaniel must be able to get all the exercise he needs. He is a cheerful and friendly dog but as he has a strong character, it is preferable that he can spend his energy on a daily basis.

As it is fragile to stress, it is preferable to avoid that it develops a certain aggressiveness which could even make it dangerous. Obviously, his size minimizes the danger but any aggressive dog remains relatively dangerous.

This beautiful dog is an excellent, affectionate, tender and gentle companion, but it needs a sporting or exercise-oriented owner because running and exercise are essential to its health.

He will be happy to rest by the fire if he has spent all his energy earlier in the day.

Health of the English Cocker Spaniel

The longevity of the American Cocker Spaniel is very good and he generally enjoys excellent health. This very robust dog is rarely sick.

As he tends to be overweight because he is greedy, we must check his weight and allow him to run daily to avoid obesity.

GROOMING

Maintaining your English Cocker Spaniel may seem complicated, but with a little practice you will become an expert in the field. Its large, floppy ears need to be maintained and checked regularly. It is also recommended to pluck the entrance of the ear canal and to mow the pinna of the ear.

For dogs living in the country or going out regularly, it is preferable to check them daily to prevent foreign bodies from becoming lodged in them.

Its pretty fur also requires regular brushing, three to four times a week. Professional intervention, usually twice a year, is also recommended.

History of this breed

Originally from Great Britain, as its name suggests, the English Cocker Spaniel is a member of the retriever family, these water dogs and game raisers.

Unquestionably English according to some, the breed was selected from 1870, but the English were already using spaniels for hunting since the 18th century.

Descriptions of English Spaniels can be found in books dating back to the end of the 14th century.

The more remote origin of the English Cocker Spaniel would probably be Spanish, as mentioned by Dr. John Caius in 1570 in his book "De canibus britannicis" or "The Dogs of Great Britain". The "Cocker Spaniel" would thus have become the English Cocker Spaniel.

The breed officially began in England in 1879 and arrived in France in 1885, where it was not recognized until 1893. It is only in 1902 that its official club was created.

Its name "Cocker" comes from the English word woodcock which means woodcock in French. The English Cocker was indeed an outstanding specialist in the hunting of this bird.

Used mainly for hunting at the time, they are now considered an excellent companion dog.

Some of these dogs became celebrities. The most famous English cocker spaniel is certainly Bill in the very famous Belgian humorous comic strip "Boule et Bill" created in 1959 by Jean Roba. Bill is a real English Cocker Spaniel.

References

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