About The English Cocker Spaniel

The English Cocker Spaniel is a Breed of Gun Dog. It is noteworthy for producing one of the most varied numbers of pups in a litter among all dog breeds. The English Cocker Spaniel is an active, good-natured, sporting dog standing well up at the withers and compactly built. There are field or working cockers and house cockers. It is one of several varieties of  Spaniel and is the foundation of its American cousin, the American. Cocker Spaniel. The English Cocker is closer to the working-dog form of the Field  Spaniel and the. English Springer Spaniel.

1. Life expectancy: 12 – 15 years

2. Origin: England

3. Colors: Black, Blue Roan, Orange Roan, Black & Tan, Orange & White, Liver Roan, Lemon & White, Liver, 

4. Height: Female: 36–41 cm, Male: 38–43 cm

5. Weight: Female: 12–15 kg, Male: 13–16 kg

6. Temperament: Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Faithful, Quiet, Trainable

Temperament

Cockers are compassionate, determined, kind, intelligent, athletic, alert, and resilient and make great family pets.  The breed does not like being alone and will bond strongly to an individual person in a family, usually the one who feeds it. Known for optimism, intelligence, and adaptability, the breed is extremely loyal and affectionate. The English Cocker Spaniel has a cheerful nature. They rank 18th in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence Of Dog, being of excellent working/obedience intelligence. Due to the breed's happy disposition and continuously wagging tail, it has been given the nickname "merry cocker". They can also be dominant but loyal to their companion.

With a good level of socialization at an early age, Cocker Spaniels can get along well with people, children, other dogs, and other pets. This breed seems to have a perpetually wagging tail and prefers to be around people; it is not best suited to the backyard alone. Cockers can be easily stressed by loud noises and by rough treatment or handling. When trained with a soft hand and plentiful rewards, the Cocker Spaniel will be an obedient and loving companion with a happy, cheerful Nature.