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Some FAQs about American Cocker Spaniel

Are American cocker spaniels good family dogs?

Are American Cocker Spaniel good for first time owners?

Known to be lively, adaptable and friendly, they can live very happily in all types of households. Kind and gentle, Cocker Spaniels can make excellent dogs for first-time owners.

Do American cocker spaniels bark a lot?

Which is better English or American Cocker Spaniel?

Remember, the English Cocker Spaniel was bred for hunting while the American Cocker Spaniel was created for companionship. This means that the English Cocker Spaniel has a higher prey drive and will need more exercise. He also has more health issues than the American Cocker Spaniel. The English Cocker Spaniel is a slightly larger dog breed than the American Cocker Spaniel.

Are American Cocker Spaniel smart?

American Cocker Spaniel are incredibly smart dogs. For obedience and working intelligence, the Cocker Spaniel is the 20th smartest dog breed. They are easy to train, which means that owners should have no problem at all teaching them new commands. A working breed, Cocker Spaniels love learning new skills.

What’s the difference between an American cocker spaniel and an English cocker spaniel?

The American cocker spaniel is a distinct breed from the English cocker. The American cocker typically is smaller overall and has a shorter muzzle. It also generally has a slightly calmer and more loving demeanor than the English cocker.

Are American Cocker Spaniel is the same with English Cocker Spaniel?

These two animals have multiple differences in terms of their morphology. For example, the has a wider and flatter head compared to the American Cocker Spaniel. Moreover, their eyes are set wider than the American dog, and the dog has thick fur along with ears that hand low.

How Long Do American Cocker Spaniels Live?

The feisty American Cocker Spaniel usually lives to 12 years of age but can live up to 14 years when living in a caring home and fed the correct diet.

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AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL

American Cocker Spaniel

Known for its sweet, playful nature, the American Cocker Spaniel is suited to life as a pet or a working gundog; the breed has speed and stamina and needs plenty of exercise. It also has a tendency towards shyness, so early and regular socialization is important.

The Breed History

The Cocker Spaniel is the smallest member of the sporting division, and resulted from the selection of small dogs from the land spaniel group. Breed status was given to this dog in 1892 (England Kennel Club). After import to the USA around 1880, the American type became distinct from the English cocker type, being shorter, heavier coated and having a rounder skull, and now are two quite distinct breeds; American and English Cocker Spaniel. The American cocker is often just termed Cocker Spaniel. The feature role of a cocker type dog in the cartoon “Lady and the Tramp” by Disney resulted in a large sudden surge of the popularity of this breed.

Breeding for Function

This dog was bred to be a hunting dog, and though considered a land spaniel, will work in water readily. The name cocker is thought to derive from “woodcock”, game that they were particularly suited for. Today, they commonly serve as a valued home companion, enjoy agility competitions, and still maintain status as one of the most popular AKC breeds.

Physical Characteristics

Height at Withers: female 14“ (35.5 cm), male 15“ (38 cm)

Weight: females 24-26 lb (11-12 kg), males 26-28 lb (12-13 kg).

Coat: The long silky fine straight to slightly wavy coat is seen in black, cream, red, brown, parti-colored (one color must be white), and a tan point variety (less than 10% coat colored). For solid coats, only small white markings on chest and throat are acceptable. Show divisions by color include solid non-black, black and parti-color. They are well feathered on ears, legs, abdomen and chest.

Longevity: 13-16 years.

Points of Conformation: This is a very balanced, medium length and sized dog, with a refined broad head, large square muzzle and slightly arched long neck. Eyes are large, round and dark brown in color. Ears are long, reaching to the nose and well-feathered, and the leather is thick. The head has a pronounced stop, nose is dark (black, brown, liver). Ribs are well-sprung and the topline slopes slightly downward to a docked tail carried level with the back. Dewclaws may be removed. Their gait is straight and low.

Recognized Behavior Issues and Traits

These dogs are gentle social dogs that are playful and affectionate with family members, and very loyal. They are considered of medium trainability, and are generally good with children. Early socialization and training is very important for these dogs. Those poorly socialized and of timid personality may be snappy, and some lines are known to have temperament changes such as fearful-dominant personalities. These lines may also be dominant-aggressive. For the most part this breed has been carefully selected for gentle, friendly personality. They need plenty of exercise and play time. They require regular ear hygiene and lots of coat care, with average shedding. They have an average to high barking tendency.