Cocker Spaniel

	The Cocker Spaniel
Description: Merry, sturdy, sporting and well balanced. He is compact, measuring approximately same from withers to ground as from withers to root of tail. Known 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.
Height: 14 -15 in. Weight: 24 -28 lbs. Colors: Black, jet black, shading of brown or liver in sheen of coat undesirable; black and tan and brown and tan, with definite tan markings on jet black or brown body; particolors and tricolors. Coat: Short and fine on head, medium length on body, with enough undercoat to give protection. Temperament: Active, friendly With Children: Yes, if from good blood lines he is exceptionally good with children. With Pets: Yes, sociable and gentle. Special Skills: Field sports dog and family pet. Watch-dog: High Guard-dog: Low Activity: Indoors - Medium, Outdoors - High Living Environment: Apartment, house, country or city as long as he is exercised he will adapt. An owner of a cocker should be willing to spend time grooming his coat and handle him every day. Life-Span: 10 - 14 Year Litter size: 4 - 6 Country of origin: USA History: Despite his name, the American Cocker Spaniel is in fact originally a breed of Spanish blood. The Spanish Spaniel is considered to be the oldest of the recognized spaniels. 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. In the late 1870's the breed was brought to the United States and here he was developed quite different lines from the English Cocker and is now registered as a separate breed.
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