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American Cocker Spaniel
Other names	Cocker Spaniel
Country of origin	America
Traits
Classification & standards FCI Group 8 Section 2 #167 standard AKC Sporting standard ANKC Group 3 - (Gundogs) standard CKC Group 1 - (Sporting Dogs) standard KC (UK) Gundog standard NZKC Gundog standard UKC Gun Dog standard

The American Cocker Spaniel is a breed of dog that originated in the United Kingdom and was brought to Canada and the United States in the late 1800s. American Cocker Spaniels were given their own AKC Stud Book in the early 1900s. By 1946, the English Cocker Spaniel was distinct enough in type from the "American" variety, that the American Kennel Club established it as a breed separate from the English Cocker Spaniel. It was given its own Stud Book and that left the "American" type to be known as the Cocker Spaniel in the United States. They are in the sporting breed group of dogs and are the smallest of their group. American Cocker Spaniels were used to flush out birds and prey from the brush so their masters could shoot them. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... American Cocker Spaniel Taken by Elf | Talk October 2004 in Turlock, California at the Nunes Agility Field. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) (English, World Canine Organization), is an international Kennel Club based in Thuin, Belgium. ... © The American Kennel Club (or AKC) is the largest registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. ... The Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) is the peak body in Australia responsible for promoting excellence in breeding, showing, trialling, obedience, and other canine-related activities and the ownership of temperamentally and physically sound purebred dogs by responsible individuals across Australia. ... The Canadian Kennel Club (or C.K.C.) is the primary registry body for purebred dog pedigrees in Canada. ... The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom is a club aiming to improve the relationships between dogs and their owners. ... The New Zealand Kennel Club is an organisation responsible for dog pedigree registration services in New Zealand. ... The United Kennel Club (or UKC) is the second oldest all-breed registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States and the second largest in the world. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The English Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gun dog. ...

Description

Appearance

Tri-colored Cocker with a partridge

Happy and popular, the signature trait of the American Cocker Spaniel is its dark, expressive eyes that reflect a happy, loving, and active nature. Cockers are a dropped eared breed (pendulous ears) and the mature Cocker is shown in a full feathered, silky coat. After its show career ends, the fur is often trimmed into a "puppy cut", shortened on the legs, sides and belly, that is easier to keep whether as a pet, performance dog, or hunting companion. It is important to keep the hair clipped from both sides of the ear about one third down the ear flap. This helps to keep air flowing through the ear canal and reduce risk of ear infections from bacteria, injury or parasites. Image File history File linksMetadata Flair1cht. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Flair1cht. ... For other uses, see Partridge (disambiguation). ...

Size

Cockers weigh an average of 18 to 28 pounds (6 to 9 kg). For show dogs, the ideal height of a Cocker Spaniel is 15 inches for dogs and 14 inches for bitches at the withers. An adult male who is over 15.5 inches, or an adult bitch over 14.5 inches would be disqualified in a conformation show. Bone and head size should be in proportion to the overall balance of the dog. The two finest Cocker specimens, Cosby and Sophie, were owned and raised in the United States by their owner HRH A.E. Rose. They have each won several Best in Shows. The withers is the highest point on an animals back, on the ridge between its shoulder blades. ...

Color

For North Americans conformation shows Cockers are divided by the breed standard into three varieties: black, ASCOB (Any Solid Color Other than Black),and parti-colors. Black Variety includes: solid blacks and black & tan. ASCOB includes solid colors ranging from silver, to light cream (buff) to dark red and brown and brown with tan points. Parti-colors have large areas of white with another color(s) and must be have at least 10% coloration (not more than 90% white). Parti-colors include: black & white; black & white with tan points (referred to as tri-colors or "tris"), brown & white, brown & white with tan points (referred to as a "brown tri"), and red & white. Roans are shown in the Parti-color variety and can be black (referred to as "blue roans"), red ("orange roan"), or brown ("liver or chocolate roan"); with or without tan points. In a roan coat, individual colored hairs are mingled in with the white. Sable coloring is seen in solids or Parti-colors, but no longer can be shown in conformation by the American Spaniel Club, although it can be shown in Canada and in Europe. Merle is a highly controversial pattern, as it is debated whether it is a result of breeding to another breed. Cockers cannot be registered as merles with the AKC. It is not recognized by the American Spaniel Club and cannot be shown in conformation. In a conformation show, judges familiar with specific dog breeds evaluate individual dogs for how well they conform to published breed standards. ...

Temperament

Their temperament is typically joyful and trusting. The ideal Cocker temperament is merry, outgoing, and eager to please everyone. When a Cocker Spaniel is excited, they tend to not only wag their tail, but their whole back end! They can be good with children and usually sociable and gentle with other pets. They tend to be soft dogs who do not do well with rough or harsh training.

Health

American Cocker spaniels have health problems including separation anxiety, and the common dog illnesses. Ear infections are also common.

Famous Cockers

• Ch. My Own Brucie, won two Westminster Kennel Club Dog Shows (1940, 1941).
• NFCH Prince Tom III CD, UD, owned by Tom Clute, author of the 1958 children's book,Champion Dog Prince Tom
• Checkers owned by Pat Nixon and Richard Nixon (see Checkers speech)
• Lucky Bundy from Married... with Children
• Solomon and Sophie, pets of Oprah Winfrey
• Lady from Lady and the Tramp
• Snooper Dawg Channel Chasers
• Cosby of the Scottish Rader Roodle Clan
• Butch, Albert Staehle's Cocker, who inspired his Life magazine covers
• The dog who appears in the original Coppertone ad.
• Cosby and Sophie, beloved Cockers of HRH A.E. Rose
• Whitey Hoover, who appears in several Tim Hortons testimonials.
• Tubby, the only fatality when the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed in 1946
• Chewie, Patrick Melton of Nobody Likes Onions

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References

Further reading

• Kolehouse, Bobbie. "Dusting off History to Look at Cocker Hunting Tradition Part II". Spaniel Journal. 

See also

• English Cocker Spaniel
• Spaniel

The English Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gun dog. ... Most spaniels, like this English Cocker Spaniel, are small-to-medium dogs with drop ears and a longer coat. ...

External links

• Clubs, Associations, and Societies
  • American Spaniel Club, Inc.
• Directories and Informational Pages
  • Dogs In Depth Page
  • The Cocker Spaniel Owner's Guide
• Miscellaneous
  • ShowCockers Online Magazine and Pedigree Database
  • Cocker Spaniel Online Magazine
  • Newton and Kepler On-Line (Gallery)