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English Cocker Spaniel Dog Breed Profile

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AKC Group: Sporting
Class: Gun Dog
Country of Origin: USA
First Registered: 1878
Height: 14 -15 in.
Weight: 24 -28 lbs.

Colors: Black, jet black, shading of brown or liver in sheen of coat undesirable; black and tan and brown and tan, with definite tan markings on jet black or brown body; particolors and tricolors.

Coat Type: Short and fine on head, medium length on body, with enough undercoat to give protection.

Health Concerns: The Cocker is quite hardy, but may experience a variety of inherited disorders such as eye problems, hip dysplasia, slipping stifles and epilepsy.

Temperament: Active, friendly

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Paula

Added on Jan 1st, 2008
I have two cockers. One just turned 15 the other on her way to 2. I think that they can be the most loving, fun, funny breed, but do need extra special care. they are very smart, and try to outsmart you all the time. They take punishment to heart, which makes it difficult to reprimand. On a scale from1-10, they are a 10, but very high maintenance, and need lots of love and attention from the get go. I would not have it any other way, mine are the loves of my life!

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