English Cocker Spaniel

The English Cocker Spaniel, a sporting and gundog breed, is the perfect companion for any family. Not only does it bring joy to your home with its affectionate personality, but this small pup has an incredible zeal to please its owner that makes training easy. Plus, they are larger than their American cousins and have significantly less fur! If you’re looking for something special why not try agility- sports? The English Cocker will be more than happy to show off his skills in no time flat!

Did you know that the English Cocker Spaniel was once part of the same breed as its counterpart, the Cocker Spaniel? The two breeds have since undergone significant changes in appearance which prompted their official distinction and recognition in 1946. The English Cocker has is further divided into two groups based on appearance: Field and Conformation. Sporting a shorter coat, broader chest, and lower stature to the ground than their show-ring counterparts, field-bred Cockers make great companions. Yet both types of dogs possess the potential for becoming delightful pets.

When out in the wild, his purpose is to flush birds from their hiding places before retrieving them. Even if you don’t hunt, he’ll still seek opportunities to uncover any winged targets and pursue it relentlessly! If there’s a chance of traffic interference, be sure to keep him on leash! When not in the wild, the people-loving English Cocker should live in the house with his pack.

You may come across some English Cockers referred to as “field bred”. These dogs are usually higher energy and have a slightly lower coat than those that were raised for show purposes. In addition, they tend to be larger in size with slight differences in their physical structure like shorter snouts, ears set higher on the head, and docked tails.