English Cocker Spaniel

English Cocker Spaniel History

The English Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gundog that originated on the European continent. The cocker spaniel is descended from the now-extinct Spanish Water Dog, and was originally used for hunting waterfowl and upland game.

English Cocker Spaniel Physical Characteristics

The English Cocker Spaniel is a medium-sized, long legged breed of dog that is typically 14 to 18 inches in height and weighs about 25 to 35 pounds. They have a large, round head with a medium length muzzle. Their nose is low set and dark brown in color. Their eyes are hazel to amber in color and are set wide apart. They have large ears, and a black tipping on the ears is common. They have a thick, short, rough coat of either red, rusty, or orange in color. They are known to be energetic, affectionate, and intelligent dogs.

English Cocker Spaniel Health

Description of breed health.

English Cocker Spaniel Temperament and Behaviour

The English Cocker Spaniel is an energetic, playful, and sociable breed of dog. They are intelligent and athletic, and excel at many different types of activities such as hunting, agility, and retrieving. English Cocker Spaniels love spending time with their owners, and are very gentle and affectionate. They are gentle and tolerant with young children, but may be too rambunctious for small children.

English Cocker Spaniel Activity Requirements

English Cocker Spaniels are small, cheerful, and happy-go-lucky breeds that are known for their long, silky coats and floppy ears. They are fairly low energy and need about an hour of exercise each day. While they aren’t super high energy, they aren’t content to be couch potatoes. They are happiest when they have some one-on-one time with their owner. Daily walks or time spent playing in the yard is a great way to keep an English Cocker Spaniel happy. While they can live in a variety of home environments, they do best in homes with owners who have an active lifestyle. A family that likes to take afternoon strolls or enjoys being outside will be a good match for this friendly, outgoing breed.

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