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 Dogs - American Cocker Spaniel Breed
American Cocker Spaniels are a beautiful
breed of spaniel with very long hanging ears, a rounded head, and a silky,
feathered, medium-length coat.
The cocker head is chiseled with an
abrupt stop. The muzzle is wide, deep and broad with a square jaw. The
American Cocker Spaniel tail is docked to 2/5 it's original length and is
carried on a line with its back; it is constantly in motion.
Temperament
The American Cocker Spaniel is equally suited to life as a gundog or as a
household pet. Cheerful, sweet, and sensitive, the Cocker Spaniel is
an inseparable friend of children, and respectful of its master's
authority without much challenge. Merry and endearing.
 Any
current of previous owner of an American Cocker Spaniel will tell you that
it is a happy tail-wagger. Gentle and trusting, with average
intelligence. They are lively, playful and devoted, but should be
socialized well when they are young to avoid a tendency for timidity.
Cocker Spaniels love everyone and need people to be happy. They can
be difficult to housebreak and some like to bark. Generally, however,
cocker spaniels are easy to train and they get along well with other
animals.
This American cocker spaniel is a very
popular breed. Beware of poorly bred puppy-mill Cockers Spaniels as they
may have bizarre temperamental changes and behavioral problems. This would
include shy-sharpness, which is a combination of fear and dominance that
can cause viciousness.
Height: Dogs 15 ½ inches (38cm.) Females
14 ½ inches (36.8cm.)
Weight: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg.)
Some major concerns for the American
cocker spaniel are cataracts, glaucoma, and patellar luxation. Some minor
concerns are hip dysplasia, ectropion, entropion, PRA, allergies,
seborrhea, lip fold pyoderma, otitis externa, liver disease, urolithiasis,
prolapse of nictitans gland, CHF, phosphofructokinase deficiency, and
cardiomyopathy. Occasionally seen are gastric torsion and elbow dysplasia.
The American Cocker Spaniel will do okay
in an apartment if adequately exercised. Generally speaking, cocker
spaniels are fairly active indoors. A small yard is sufficient.
American Cockers have plenty of stamina
and need regular exercise. When walking, avoid brushy thickets that can
tangle the coat.
About 12-15 years Life Expectancy.
The eyes of the American Cocker Spaniel
need regular cleaning. Some owners prefer to leave the coat long, brushing
daily and shampooing frequently with quarterly scissoring and clipping.
Others prefer to clip the coat to medium length to be more functional.
Either way, American Cocker Spaniels need regular trimming. When brushing,
be careful not to pull out the silky hair. American Cocker Spaniels are an
average shedder.
 The
popular Cocker Spaniel, sometimes called the American Cocker Spaniel, was
originally developed from careful breeding of the English Cocker Spaniels
brought to the United States. The American Cocker Spaniel is smaller than
the English Cocker Spaniel. The name "Cocker" comes from the
woodcock, a game bird these spaniels flushed particularly well. Today, the
Cocker Spaniel serves primarily as a companion and glamorous show dog.
The American Cocker Spaniel can also be used for hunting, tracking,
retrieving, watchdogging, and agility.
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Countrystars American Cocker Spaniels
Selectively breeding Cockers in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The site features information on how to choose and care for a new Cocker.
Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center
For information about adoptable dogs and cocker spaniel rescue organizations, click one of the links listed below.
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Excellent Cocker resource from the parent club of the American Cocker Spaniel.
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