Introduction of Cocker Spaniel Dog Breeds
Also known as American Cocker Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel has a sturdy, compact body and a silky, flat or wavy coat which make it one of the most popular dogs in USA. It is one of the Spaniel type breeds, similar to the English Cocker Spaniel, and was originally bred as a gun dog for hunting small game, especially birds. The word cocker is commonly held to stem from their use to hunt woodcock in England. The first Cocker Spaniel registered in the United States AKC was “Captain” in 1878. Not until 1946, English Cocker Spaniel and the American Cocker Spaniel were recognized by the American Kennel Club as separate breeds.
Cocker Spaniel is a dog capable of considerable speed, combined with great endurance. Its head is chiseled with an abrupt stop. The muzzle is wide, deep and broad with a square jaw. The upper lip hangs down, covering the lower jaw completely. The teeth are strong and should meet in a scissors bite. The nose is always black on black dogs, but may be brown on other dogs. The eyes are round, set on so they look straightforward. The eye rims are slightly oval. The body is compact, with a short back. The topline should slope gently downwards from front to back. The front legs are straight, with good bone. He stands well up at the shoulder on straight forelegs with a topline sloping slightly toward strong, moderately bent, muscular quarters. Cocker Spaniels can be black, black with tan points, parti-colored or any solid color other than black.
Cocker Spaniel are intelligent, gentle dogs that thrive as part of a family. Cheerful, sweet, and sensitive, it is respectful of its master’s authority without much challenge. They are mostly easy to train and get along well with other animals. But they do not do well with rough or harsh training. Cockers are the smallest of the spaniels and the Sporting Group, but they are still an active Sporting breed that needs daily exercise. They understand their place is under humans, are good with children. Overall, it is an excellent bird and small-game hunter, great companion, good with children and all around friendly, lively dog.
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