Cocker Spaniel
Also called American Cocker Spaniel, Cocker and Merry Cocker
- Great with kids
- Apartment friendly
- Lots of grooming
The Cocker Spaniel is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in England for flushing and retrieving game. They are intelligent, friendly, and eager to please, and make excellent hunting dogs.
- Weight
- 20–33 lb (9–15 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 13–15 in (34–39 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 45 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium
- Origin
- New England, United States
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Friendly with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Good in an apartment
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Lots of grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Eager to please
Gentle
Merry
Sensitive
Trusting
Coat colours
Black and black and tan
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 24–33 lb (11–15 kg) | 20–26 lb (9–12 kg) |
| Height | 15 in (37–39 cm) | 13–15 in (34–37 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Cocker Spaniel
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Official Standard for the Cocker Spaniel (opens in a new tab)
- Cocker Spaniel Dog Breed Information - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Cocker Spaniel Dog Breed and Characteristics – Showsight Magazine (opens in a new tab)
- American Cocker Spaniel - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Cocker Spaniel Dog Breed Health and Care | PetMD (opens in a new tab)
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