 
English Cocker Spaniel
adult English Cocker Spaniel
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| group: sporting |
height: m
16-17" /
40.64-43.18 cm
f 15-16" / 38.1-40.64 cm |
| types: |
weight: m
28-34 lbs /
12.7-15.42 kg
f 26-32 lbs / 11.79-14.51 kg |
| colors: |
any
color or color combination |
| physical traits: |
medium size, good sense
of smell |
| hair type: |
long, silky, slightly
wavy, feathered with dense protective undercoat |
personality/
temperament: |
joyful, affectionate,
sense of humor, hard-working, bright, alert, gentle, active,
merry, energetic, faithful, adapts easily, easy to train |
maintenance/
special needs:
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brush and clean ears
regularly, exercise. some may display rage syndrome in solid
colors, barks alot, if bored can become destructive. health:
susceptible to progressive retinal atrophy, overweight, skin
conditions, kidney ailments, behavioral problems |
| nickname: |
Cocker Spaniel |
| origination: |
Great Britain |
| bred for: |
hunt, flush and retrieve
small game |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
family, good companion,
other pets, city of country, field trials, any climate, watchdog |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
13-14 yrs |
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| kennel clubs: |
akc-(sporting
dog group), fci-(flushing dog group), ukc, ankc, uk-(gundog
group) |
| rescues: |
English
Cocker Spaniel Club of America |
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