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. English Cocker Spaniels are also known as the "Merry Spaniel" due to their constantly wagging tail.
Originally developed in England as a hunting and gun dog in field environments.
The English Cocker Spaniel is a versatile breed known for its cheerful disposition and wagging tail, earning it the nickname 'Merry Spaniel'. It was originally bred as a gun dog used for hunting, and it remains an energetic and playful companion today. This breed comes in two types: 'field' or 'working' cockers, and 'house' cockers, which differ slightly in appearance and temperament.
Red solid colour English Cocker Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniel
English Cocker with puppies
A field-bred English Cocker Spaniel with its quarry, a Common pheasant
Trainability
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