American
Cocker Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Puppies Description: The American Cocker Spaniel has a sturdy, compact body
and a cleanly chiseled and refined head, with the overall
dog in complete balance and of ideal size. The
American Cocker Spaniel has a much thicker coat and elegant trousers as
opposed to their cousin the English Cocker Spaniel. Known as a merry Cocker,
they have charmed themselves into many households through out the world
making them the world's most popular household pet. An excellent bird and
small-game hunter, great companion, good with
children and all around friendly, lively guy.
Cocker Spaniel
Puppies Other Names: Cocker Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Puppies Height:
14 -15 in.
Cocker Spaniel Puppies Weight:
24 -28 lbs.
Cocker Spaniel
Puppies Colors of the American
Cocker Spaniel: Black, jet black,
shading of brown or liver in sheen of coat undesirable; black and tan and
brown and tan, with definite tan markings on jet black or brown body;
particolors and tricolors.
Coat:
Short and fine on head, medium length on body, with
enough undercoat to give protection.
Temperament: The Cocker Spaniel is
active, friendly.
With Children: Yes, if from good blood lines the American Cocker Spaniel is
exceptionally good with children.
With Pets: Yes, the American Cocker Spaniel is sociable and gentle.
Special Skills: Field sports dog and family pet.
Cocker Spaniel
Puppies Watch-dog: High
Cocker Spaniel Puppies Guard-dog:
Low
Cocker Spaniel
Puppies Care and Training:
Needs careful grooming for about forty-five minutes twice a weeks is
definitely necessary for the American Cocker Spaniel. The American Cocker
Spaniel adapts well to
city dwelling, but needs sufficient exercise to
prevent them from becoming overweight.
Cocker Spaniel Puppies Learning Rate:
High, Obedience - High, Problem Solving - Low
Cocker Spaniel
Puppies Activity:
Indoors - Medium, Outdoors - High
Cocker Spaniel Puppies Living Environment: Apartment, house, country or city
as long as they are exercised the American Cocker Spaniel will adapt. An
owner of a Cocker Spaniel should be willing to spend time grooming their
coat and handling them every day.
Cocker Spaniel
Puppies Health Issues:
The Cocker Spaniel is quite hardy, but may experience a variety of inherited
disorders such as eye problems, hip dysplasia, slipping stifles and
epilepsy.
Cocker Spaniel
Puppies Life Span: 10 - 14 Year
Cocker Spaniel Puppies
Litter Size:
4 - 6
Cocker Spaniel
Puppies Country of Origin:
USA
Cocker Spaniel PuppiesHistory:
Despite his name, the American
Cocker Spaniel is in fact originally a breed of Spanish blood. The Spanish
Spaniel is considered to be the oldest of the recognized spaniels. Developed
by crossing setters and spaniels, it was during the seventeen century they
were divided into the
water and land spaniels. In 1892 the Cocker
Spaniel was recognized as a breed in England. In the late 1870's the breed
was brought to the United States and here he was developed quite different
lines from the English Cocker and is now registered as a separate breed
