Guide Note

The term cocker spaniel refers to two different breeds of dogs, the American Cocker Spaniel and the English Cocker Spaniel. The only thing that separates these two breeds is their place of origin.

Fast Facts

Smallest of the sporting dogs
Height: 14 to 17 inches
Weight: 22 - 34 pounds
The English cocker spaniel is slightly larger than the American Cocker
Prone to ear and eye infections
The cocker spaniel is a popular family dog
Temperament: Friendly and not timid, can be protective¹

Trivia

The cocker spaniel has been recognized in the United States since the early 1880s.²
Colors: Black, black with tan, parti-Colors, and any other solid color.³
The word cocker comes from the dogs proficiency in hunting woodcock (a group of wading birds. ⁴
The cocker spaniel is one of the most popular American purebred dog.⁵

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Cocker Spaniel

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Official Site: American Spaniel Club
Official Site: English Cocker Spaniel Club of America
American Kennel Club: Cocker Spaniel
Dog Breed Info.: Cocker Spaniel
Wikipedia: American Cocker Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel
Dog and Kennel Magazine: Cocker Spaniel Breed Profile
UK Cocker Spaniel Club: Cocker Spaniel FAQs

Cocker Spaniel Background and Characteristics

Canis Major: Cocker Background
Dog Breed Info: American Cocker Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel
Puppy Dog Web: American Cocker Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel
Hoflin's Dogs Online: Cocker Spaniels

Cocker Spaniel Rescue and Adoption

American Spaniel Club: Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Spaniel Search: Cocker Spaniel Directory
Bark Bytes: Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Nationwide Rescue: English Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Virginia based Rescue: English Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Nationwide Rescue: English Cocker Spaniel Rescue
English Cocker Spaniel Club of America: Breeder Referral
Breeders Club: English Cocker Spaniel Breeders

Cocker Spaniel Care and Special Needs

Cocker Spaniel Health

Canada's Guide to Dogs: American Cocker Spaniel Health and English Cocker Spaniel Health
Your Purebred Puppy: American Cocker Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel
Zim Family Cockers: Cocker Spaniel Health
My Cocker Spaniel: American Cocker Spaniel Health
Canis Major: Cocker Spaniel Health

Cocker Spaniel History and Trivia

My Cocker Spaniel: Cocker Spaniel History
American Spaniel Club: The Origin of the Cocker Spaniel
Bark Bytes: American Cocker Spaniel History and English Cocker Spaniel History

Cocker Spaniel Photos and Videos

Google Images: Cocker Photos
Yahoo Images: Cocker Spaniel Photographs
MSN Live Image Search: Cocker Spaniel
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Flickr: Cocker Spaniel Photos

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