Key Information To Consider Regarding The Cocker Spaniel

The Cocker Spaniel is a true sporting breed of
dog that is often divided into two categories
with very small differences - the American
Cocker Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel. Each
features long, wavy-haired ears with a cost that
comes in a variety of solid and multi-color
combinations including white with black, red or
brown markings, black, liver, red, golden and
tan. The primary differences between them are
that the American Cocker Spaniel is smaller with
a shorter muzzle, domed head and shorter back
while the English Cocker Spaniel is larger with
a slightly narrower head and chest.

Some of their more distinguishing features are
usually seen as cheerful and affectionate
temperament as well as their love for being part
of the family - which essentially make the Cocker
Spaniel one of the most popular breeds around the
world as a companion dog for active families.

The English Cocker Spaniel is believed to have
descended from the original spaniels of Spain as
early as the 1300s, whereas the American Cocker
Spaniel was created after the English Cocker
Spaniel was brought to the United States in the
1800s and cross-bred with smaller local dogs.
They were both designed for specialist bird
hunting purposes - the English Cocker Spaniel
was chosen for hunting woodcock, while the need
for creating the smaller American Cocker Spaniel
was based on hunting small game such as quail.

American Cocker Spaniels are termed as a
small-sized breed. The recommended standard size
for the American Cocker Spaniel male is 15 inches
high from paw to shoulder and a weight of 24-28
pounds, whereas the suggested size for female
American Cocker Spaniels is 14 inches high from
paw to shoulder with a weight of 24-28 pounds.

English Cocker Spaniels are termed as a
medium-sized breed of dog. The suggested
standard size for the English Cocker Spaniel
male is 16-17 inches tall from paw to shoulder
and a weight of 28-34 pounds, whereas the
suggested size for female English Cocker
Spaniels is 15-16 inches high from paw to
shoulder with a weight of 26-32 pounds.

Both types of Cocker Spaniel are recognized for
their cheerful, affectionate and loyal
temperament. They are often friendly with
visitors, which often means they are unsuitable
as a guard dog.

The English Cocker Spaniel and American Cocker
Spaniel are both accepted to be highly
intelligent - scoring equal 18th and 20th
respectively in comparison with other dogs when
considering their capacity to be taught
obedience instructions. They are also known to
be great with kids - meaning they are highly
suitable as a family pet. The Cocker Spaniel is
very compatible with other dogs and gets along
very well with cats when raised with them.

The Cocker Spaniel is satisfied with a small
yard to play in, but they can be quite suitable
for apartment life just as long as they are
given enough exercise.

The Cocker Spaniel likes activities such as
chasing after a ball or frisbee and just simply
being included in any activity with their
family. They have a medium to high quantity of
energy and this calls for daily exercise in the
manner of moderate to long walks (with English
Cocker Spaniels requiring slightly more exercise
than American Cocker Spaniels) to inhibit
destructive behavior that can result from
boredom if they're left alone all day.

The Cocker Spaniel could be the right breed of
dog for an active owner or family looking for a
dog to include in their every activity. They are
suitable to anybody that is able to execute a
fairly high amount of grooming and set aside
time to give them early socialization and basic
obedience training to help reduce problem
barking in addition to take them for moderately
long daily walks and bestow a high quantity of
company and devotion - though they can be left
alone for short periods, they are happiest when
included in the family life and thrive on human
contact. Though they may be fairly inappropriate
for a guard dog, if you are capable of meeting
their need for human contact and regular
activity then the Cocker Spaniel possibly will
make the best breed of dog for you.

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