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About the Breed
The merry and frolicsome Cocker Spaniel, with his big, dreamy eyes and impish personality, is one of the world's best-loved breeds. They were developed as hunting dogs, but Cockers gained their wide popularity as all-around companions. Those big, dark eyes; that sweet expression; those long, lush ears that practically demand to be touched'no wonder the Cocker spent years as America's most popular breed. The Cocker is the AKC's smallest sporting spaniel, standing about 14 to 15 inches. The coat comes in enough colors and patterns to please any taste. The well-balanced body is sturdy and solid, and these quick, durable gundogs move with a smooth, easy gait. Cockers are eager playmates for kids and are easily trained as companions and athletes. They are big enough to be sporty, but compact enough to be portable. A Cocker in full coat rewards extra grooming time by being the prettiest dog on the block. These energetic sporting dogs love playtime and brisk walks.
This little chap is one of Britain's smallest birds.
It was singing it's head off on top of a pine (Christmas) tree, with tail cocked and rump fluffed-up :-) .
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ODC2 -12th Sept 2011 - Explore Inspiration - Lovely one from Shantel Rich - Side by Side - her two dogs on the sofa - having spent quite some time trying to get two dogs on the sofa and there were four around for most of the day - this was the best I managed - My Cocker Spaniel Bert - aged 6 - perfect gentleman - well bred, well behaved, and my Daughters Cockerpoo Puppy - Dora - none of the above!!!!!
Another war of attrition moment captured. Such wonderful plumage, as a child I kept ornamental one's. These included Lady Amhersts, Golden, and Silvers.
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About the Breed
The merry and frolicsome Cocker Spaniel, with his big, dreamy eyes and impish personality, is one of the world's best-loved breeds. They were developed as hunting dogs, but Cockers gained their wide popularity as all-around companions. Those big, dark eyes; that sweet expression; those long, lush ears that practically demand to be touched'no wonder the Cocker spent years as America's most popular breed. The Cocker is the AKC's smallest sporting spaniel, standing about 14 to 15 inches. The coat comes in enough colors and patterns to please any taste. The well-balanced body is sturdy and solid, and these quick, durable gundogs move with a smooth, easy gait. Cockers are eager playmates for kids and are easily trained as companions and athletes. They are big enough to be sporty, but compact enough to be portable. A Cocker in full coat rewards extra grooming time by being the prettiest dog on the block. These energetic sporting dogs love playtime and brisk walks.
MY PERSOAL OPINION
The Cocker Spaniels should have docked tails. Docking is done within 2 or 3 days of birth when the nervous system isn't fully developed. I've seen docking done and other than the mother's anxiety over separation, it takes about 3 seconds usually without more than a squeak from the puppy. It would be very dangerous to anesttetize a puppy. The Cocker Spaniel is an underbrush hunting dog. They wag their tail when hunting. An undocked tail can be injured and even broken while they work. If undocked and unshaved, the tail can get caught by briars and thorns. Neither the AKC or the American Spaniel Club prohibit or encourage docking but all the illustrations are of Cockers with docked tails. Tails are docked for the same reasons that dewclaws are removed - to prevent injury.