Cocker Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Breed Group
Sporting Group
Personality
Merry, intelligent, shows great restraint, prefers to be around people, easily stressed by loud noises and by rough treatment or handling, gentle, equable
Fun Fact
Records indicate that two dogs were passengers on the Mayflower, which landed in New England in 1620. One of the dogs was a Mastiff, and the other was a spaniel. The Cocker Spaniel is the smallest dog classified in the AKC Sporting Group. Cocker Spaniels were originally bred to hunt birds. They were especially skilled at hunting a type of bird called the woodcock. This is where the Cocker Spaniel's name comes from.
Average Height
14.5-15.5 Inches (Male)
13.5-14.5 Inches (Female)
Average Weight
25-30 Pounds (Male) 20-25 Pounds (Female)
Life Span
10-14 Years
Grooming Tips
- Prone to mats, knots, and tangles.
- High seasonal shedding but year-round shedding as well.
- Daily to weekly brushing.
- Use a deep cleaning shampoo and conditioner to get under coat.
- Coat can mat.
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