Cocker Spaniel

Dog Breed Group

Sporting Dogs 

Origin of Breed

USA 

Life Expectancy

10 - 14 Years 

Color

Black, jet black, shading of brown or liver in sheen of coat undesirable; black and tan and brown and tan, with definite tan mar 

Coat

Short and fine on head, medium length on body, with enough undercoat to give protection. 

Exercise Needs

Needs sufficient exercise to prevent him from becoming overweight. 

Temperament

The Cocker Spaniel is active and friendly. 

Good with Children

Good with children. Good with other pets. 

Grooming Needs

Careful grooming for about forty-five minutes twice a weeks is definitely necessary. 

Average Size - Male (in)

15 

Average Size - Female (in)

14 

Average Weight - Male (lbs)

24 - 28 

Average Weight - Female (lbs)

24 - 28 

Health Issues

The Cocker is quite hardy, but may experience a variety of inherited disorders such as eye problems, hip dysplasia, slipping stiv

Living Conditions

Apartment, house, country or city as long as he is exercised he will adapt. 

Breed 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. Know as a merry Cocker, he has charmed himself into many households through out the world making him 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. Developed by crossing setters and spaniels, it was during the seventeen century he was divided into the water and land spaniels. In 1892 the Cocker Spaniel was recognized as a breed in England.

Breed Infobits

He has a much thicker coat and elegant trousers as opposed to his cousin the English Cocker Spaniel.