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| Breed: |
English Cocker Spaniel |
| Country of Origin: |
England |
| AKC Group: |
Sporting |
| Function: |
hunting |
| Life Span: |
12-15 years |
| Appearance: |
Medium-sized |
| Color: |
solid black, liver or red or parti-color combinations
of white with black, liver or red markings or ticking. |
| Coat Type: |
Field dogs have shorter coats, show dogs have longer
coats |
| Grooming: |
Regular combing and brushing of the coat is important.
Some coats are particularly profuse, cottony and prone to matting. Others are more silky
and flat-laying. Coat type varies substantially within the breed. Bathe or dry shampoo as
necessary. Check the ears for grass seeds and signs of infection. Clean out excess wax
regularly. Brush the hair on the feet down over the toes and trim it level with the base
of the feet. Trim the hair around the pads, but not between the toes. Brush out burrs and
tangles after the dog has been playing in the grassy fields or woods. |
| Height: |
14-17 inches |
| Weight: |
26-34 pounds |
| Activity Level: |
Medium-high |
| Watch Dog: |
Yes |
| Protection: |
No |
| Intelligence: |
High |
| Trainability: |
High |
| Good With Children: |
Yes |
| Good With Pets: |
Yes |
| Good With Strangers: |
Ok |
| Character: |
Lively |
| Home Environment: |
Apartment ok if sufficiently exercised |
| Best Owner: |
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| Potential Problems: |
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| Behavior: |
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| Physical: |
Prone to ear infections. During the summer, the ears
should be checked often. Hanging close to the ground as they do, they can become host to
ticks or burr, often the cause of deafness. |
| Recommendations: |
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