The English Cocker Spaniel is a sturdy, compact dog that is gentle, happy and highly intelligent.

The cocker is a descendant from the original spaniels of Spain. Around the 17th century, spaniels were divided into groups based on hunting, ability and size. In 1892, the Kennel Club of England recognized the English Cockers as a separate breed.American Kennel Club: [1]

The cocker is characterized as merry, affectionate and an easily trained breed.

Richard Nixon had a black and white cocker spaniel named Checkers, while Robert F. Kennedy spent time with his cocker spaniel, Freckles.

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