Cocker Spaniel Fact File
Original Function: Flushing prey out for the hunter.
Modern Function: Companion
Appearance: American: Refined chiseled head, strong, well-boned, well up at shoulder, compact sturdy body, wide muscular hindquarters.
Weight/Height: American: 34-39cm; 11-14kg/ English: 38-41cm;13-15kg
Coat Colours/Texture: Coat is long, silky; lies flat or slightly wavy. American: Jet black, black & tan, buff, red & white, black & white. English: Solid colours Black; red; golden; liver (chocolate); black and tan; liver and tan. No white allowed except a small amount on chest. Particolours Bicolours: Black and white; orange and white; liver and white; lemon and white. All with or without ticking. Tricolours: Black, white and tan; liver, white and tan. Roans: Blue roan; orange roan; lemon roan; liver roan; blue roan and tan; liver roan and tan.
Grooming: Pet – regular brushing, professional grooming monthly.
Character/Temperament: No suggestion of timidity. Gentle, affectionate, happy, free, sound, keen to work.
Compatibility with other animals/cats: If well socialised, they interact well with other dogs and animals.
Compatibility with people/children: Very good.
Indoors/Outdoors: Family dog - indoors primarily, but enjoys outdoors for exercise.
Exercise/Training: Easy to train – can be a bit stubborn. Require daily exercise. Can live comfortably in a townhouse but needs lots of additional exercise.
Longevity/Health: Up to 15 years. Occur sometimes: Eyes – cataracts, glaucoma, PRA; auto-immune problems, skin conditions, obesity, epilepsy.
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