“The American model of the Cocker Spaniel is derived from the English Cocker Spaniel. In the past due 1800s, many English Cockers were delivered to America. However, US hunters desired a barely smaller dog to hunt quail and different small recreation birds. The American Cocker is smaller, with a rounded head, shorter muzzle, and a greater profuse coat than its English ancestor. Just how this smaller Cocker developed isn’t always completely clear; a few credit the dog Obo 2nd, born around 1880, as the first actual American Cocker. But different proof factors to crosses of the English Cocker with even smaller toy spaniels (even though they arose from the equal ancestral stock). Initially, the English and American Cocker Spaniels were also considered varieties of the same breed, but the AKC officially separated them in 1935.
Even though Cockers were already famous, after the separation, the US Cocker surged in popularity and has remained one of the most famous breeds of all time in America. It was the most famous breed for many years. So popular was it that it was eventually divided into three color varieties: black, parti-color, and ASCOB, which stands for Any Solid Color Other than Black. Its popularity has recently spread to England, where the English Kennel Club recognized it in 1968, and it has gained admirers steadily since. Initially, the English and American Cocker Spaniels were also considered varieties of the same breed, but the AKC officially separated them in 1935. Even though Cockers were already popular, after the separation, the US Cocker surged in popularity and has remained one of the most popular breeds of all time in America. It was the popular breed for many years. So popular was it that it was eventually divided into three color varieties: black, parti-color, and ASCOB, which stands for Any Solid Color Other than Black. Its popularity has recently spread to England, where the English Kennel Club recognized it in 1968, and it has gained admirers steadily since.”

Temperement

This breed is referred to as the “merry” Cocker, and the name is correctly fitting. He is playful, cheerful, amiable, sweet, sensitive, likes to please, and aware of his family’s wishes. He isn’t known for keeping his hunting instincts; however, he’s inquisitive and could admire a country outing. He is similarly at home in the town and could joyfully stroll on a leash for his exercise needs. Some bark a lot; a few are overly submissive.We find pleasure in training the puppy.

Upkeep

Although he enjoys a romp, the Cocker can get hold of good enough exercising with every day, long stroll on a leash. The coat of the Cocker requires more dedication than that of maximum breeds, even though pets may be clipped short. He will need to be brushed and combed three times a week to hold a nice coat, further to expert clipping, and to scissors each month. Special interest needs to be paid to this breed’s ear and eye cleanliness. The profusely lined feet tend to hold debris. Cockers can grow overweight.

Health

Major diagnosis: cataract, glaucoma, PRA Minordiagnosis: CHD, ectropion, patellar luxation, entropion, allergies, seborrhea, otitis externa, liver disease, CHF, phosphofructokinase deficiency, urinary stones, cherry eye, cardiomyopathy, hypothyroidism Occasionally seen: gastric torsion, elbow dysplasia, epilepsy Suggested tests: eye, (knee), hip, (thyroid), DNA for phosphofructokinase deficiency Life span: 12–15 years

Disclaimer

Note: While the characteristics mentioned here may frequently represent this breed, dogs are individuals whose personalities and appearances will vary. Please consult the adoption organization for details on a specific pet.