The American Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gun dog that is a relative of the English Cocker Spaniel. This breed has developed from the United Kingdom and was originally used to hunt for woodcock, therefore the name cocker. In 1940s, this gun dog has been further developed in the US and was then recognized as a distinct breed from its English counterpart.
For the Americans, this breed is just Cocker Spaniel. In Canada and Europe, it is called the American Cocker Spaniel. This breed was primarily intended to become a gun dog, hunting games such as birds but today it is well known as an adorable and loving house pet.
Spaniels that came to England were actually brought in from Spain and then later on developed to become good hunters. In the early days, a Spaniel's litter was composed of a cocker spaniel and a Springer spaniel and these two were only segregated in to types when they grew up. But with the help of the English Setter, a different breed for the Cocker Spaniel has been developed.
To tell the American Cocker Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel apart, the American type is smaller than the English variety. The coat is also longer and hanging low for the American Cocker Spaniel compared to the English type which is shorter. The head of the American type is rounder and the ears are pendulous while the English variety's head is rectangular and the ears are shorter.
The standard height of the American Cocker Spaniel is 15 inches and any dog taller than this is considered disqualified for shows. The weight should be 25 to 35 pounds but the males can be a bit heavier. The average life span is up to 12 years while the English Cocker Spaniel is 13 years.
The fur of this breed is especially given attention to because of its importance during dog shows and so it is groomed and maintained regularly. This coat is silky, dense, long, flat and double coated. The coat colors are listed under categories: Black, ASCOB (Any Solid Color Other than Black), Tricolor, and Parti Color.
This breed, as a house pet, is friendly, outgoing, sweet and sensitive. As a gundog, it is bold, eager to work, and obedient. This dog is gentle, devoted, trusting and does not strive well under harsh training or treatment.
To maintain this dog's energetic and cheerful self, it should be taken out for a daily walk or run. To maintain its beautiful coat, it should be shampooed and brushed everyday. Nail clipping, coat scissoring and eyes cleaning are also necessary to keep this dog clean and groomed.
For the Americans, this breed is just Cocker Spaniel. In Canada and Europe, it is called the American Cocker Spaniel. This breed was primarily intended to become a gun dog, hunting games such as birds but today it is well known as an adorable and loving house pet.
Spaniels that came to England were actually brought in from Spain and then later on developed to become good hunters. In the early days, a Spaniel's litter was composed of a cocker spaniel and a Springer spaniel and these two were only segregated in to types when they grew up. But with the help of the English Setter, a different breed for the Cocker Spaniel has been developed.
To tell the American Cocker Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel apart, the American type is smaller than the English variety. The coat is also longer and hanging low for the American Cocker Spaniel compared to the English type which is shorter. The head of the American type is rounder and the ears are pendulous while the English variety's head is rectangular and the ears are shorter.
The standard height of the American Cocker Spaniel is 15 inches and any dog taller than this is considered disqualified for shows. The weight should be 25 to 35 pounds but the males can be a bit heavier. The average life span is up to 12 years while the English Cocker Spaniel is 13 years.
The fur of this breed is especially given attention to because of its importance during dog shows and so it is groomed and maintained regularly. This coat is silky, dense, long, flat and double coated. The coat colors are listed under categories: Black, ASCOB (Any Solid Color Other than Black), Tricolor, and Parti Color.
This breed, as a house pet, is friendly, outgoing, sweet and sensitive. As a gundog, it is bold, eager to work, and obedient. This dog is gentle, devoted, trusting and does not strive well under harsh training or treatment.
To maintain this dog's energetic and cheerful self, it should be taken out for a daily walk or run. To maintain its beautiful coat, it should be shampooed and brushed everyday. Nail clipping, coat scissoring and eyes cleaning are also necessary to keep this dog clean and groomed.
About the Author:
Meredith Blake is a long time and experienced breeder of American Cocker Spaniel. Learn more of her writings like American Cocker Spaniel breeders, American Cocker Spaniel grooming, American Cocker Spaniel puppies and more, by visiting her website.
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