The Cocker Spaniel is the smallest member of the
Sporting Group, measuring about 15 inches at the withers. They are
capable of considerable speed, combined with great endurance. Their
expression is intelligent, alert, soft and appealing. When you look in a
Cocker Spaniel's
eyes, you know that someone is home.
The Cocker Spaniel is buff, chocolate, tan, red,
brown, or black, or parti-color (two or more solid, well broken colors, one of
which must be white.) On the head, the coat is short and fine; on the
body, it is medium length, with enough undercoating to give protection. The
ears, chest, abdomen and legs are well feathered, but not so excessively as to
hide the Cocker Spaniel's appearance and function as a moderately coated
sporting dog. The coat is silky, flat or slightly wavy and of a texture which
permits easy care.
The Cocker Spaniel has a typical sporting dog
gait. They drive with strong, powerful rear quarters and the shoulders and
forelegs can reach forward without constriction in a full stride to
counterbalance the driving force from the rear. Above all, their gait is
coordinated, smooth and effortless.
Equable in temperament with no suggestion of
timidity, the Cocker Spaniel is intelligent and protective, as well as lovable.
He adapts well to children.
The Cocker Spaniel is equally at home as an
outdoor or indoor pet, but you will miss a lot of fun with him if you don't
share your home with him.
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