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American Cocker Spaniel

American Cocker Spaniel
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adult Cocker Spaniel

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group: sporting

height: m 15"/ 38.1 cm
f 14" / 35.56 cm

types: weight: 24-28 lbs / 10.8-12.7 kg
colors: jet black-solid or black with tan points or any other solid color other than black 'ascob'- light cream to dark red, parti-colored
physical traits: speed and endurance
hair type: very long, dense, silky, flat or slightly wavy
personality/
temperament:
affectionate, gentle, friendly, intelligent, affable, obedient, even-tempered, eager-to-please, charming, merry, some can be timid
maintenance/
special needs:

high, constant brushing, adapts to any climate or living space, susceptible to health problems including epilepsy, retinal atrophy
nickname: Cocker Spaniel, most popular of all US breeds
origination: United States
bred for: hunting and retrieving small game
identifying traits: smallest dog in sporting group
ideal for: family, children, elderly, other pets, companionship, city or country life, any climate
good with kids? yes
life expectancy: 13-14 yrs  
of interest: smallest member of akc sporting dog group, one of favorite dogs in USA
health concerns : hematopoietic / lymphatic: coagulation protein disorders ( factor XI)
kennel clubs: akc-(sporting dog group), fci-(flushing dog group), ukc, saku, uk, nzkc-(gundog group), ckc
rescues:    
     
American Cocker Spaniel
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