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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.
Burdock enjoying a beautiful Dawn last weekend in Berkswell Village, Warwickshire, England. He hopes all his other Spaniel mates get great Spaniel weather this weekend, wherever in the world they live.
Bien 11 kg de pierre à manier pour peindre le portrait en souvenir de ce Cocker, il partira dans le sud ...
Joan, Riley and I went to the IKC show at McCormick Place and I walked around to see the different breeds. Here, a Brittany Spaniel meets an admirer.
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.
My new favorite dog design. From "Lady and the Tramp". It took me awhile to make it right. Mainly it's the fluffy fur. I ended up just making it wide. The large floppy ears were difficult. The nose is a little shorter than I would have liked. It's not as bad as in this photo because of the angle. Unfortunately, other angle shots were blurry. The height and length is good. All around details are great. Funny thing was, when I was looking up the breed, I used the name Cockle Daniel. It didn't get me anywhere. I had to look up "Lady and the Tramp" movie to find out the spelling. Even then it wasn't easy. Really, the over information age is trash. Accurate and precise information is non-existent. People don't label their photos.
Taken at Shotley marina in Suffolk.
Cocker spaniels were originally bred as hunting dogs in the UK, with the term 'cocker' deriving from their use to hunt the Eurasian woodcock.
The breed was first recognized by The Kennel Club (KC) in 1892. In the United Kingdom, two distinct strains of the cocker spaniel have developed, the show strain and the working strain. While both strains share the same breed ancestry, selective breeding for different purposes has resulted in notable physical and behavioural differences.
According to the KC, the size of a show cocker is 15.5 to 16 in. (394 to 406 mm) at the shoulder for males, and 15 to 15.5 in. (381 to 394 mm) for females. The weight of a show dog should be 28 to 32 lb. (12.7 to 14.5 kg). Show cockers are bred to meet the breed standard, and typically have more domed skulls, longer and more luxuriant ears, and a thicker, silkier coat with prominent feathering on the legs, chest, and tail.
In contrast, working cockers are bred primarily for field performance and hunting ability, particularly for flushing game birds into the air to be shot, and then using their eyes and nose to locate the downed bird and retrieve it with a soft mouth. As a result, they are often slightly taller and leaner, with flatter skulls, shorter ears, and shorter, finer coats that require less maintenance. Their feathering is minimal, reducing the risk of debris getting caught during field work. Additionally, working cockers tend to have higher stamina, quicker reflexes, and a more intense drive to work, which makes them highly suitable for active environments or gundog roles. Their high energy levels and focus can make them more demanding as household pets without proper training and mental stimulation.
Despite these differences, both strains remain part of the same breed and share many of the friendly and affectionate traits characteristic of cocker spaniels.
Cocker spaniels are the second most popular dog breed in the UK according to statistics released by the KC with 22,211 registrations in 2009, beaten only by the Labrador retriever with 40,943. In third place was the English springer spaniel with 12,700.
The merry English Toy Spaniel was bred to be the companion of kings. But ETS are spaniels first and pampered lapdogs second, and beneath the patrician exterior beats the heart of a real doggy dog'¿bright, loving, and willing to please. The ETS is a square, snub-nosed toy weighing no more than 14 pounds.
Prompt: A watercolor of a white and brown Brittany Spaniel standing in the water, with tall grasses around it, in a wetland environment. High-definition, high details. The background is a misty foggy forest, with soft lighting and natural colors. The dog stands with front paw raised, giving it a lively perspective. --ar 5:4 --v 6.1
Digital Fine Art was created using Midjourney AI and Photoshop
Prompt: Full body shot, painting of two English Springer Spaniels in a field, liver and white fur. The dogs are looking in the distance. The dogs are close together. One standing and one laying down. The background is an open meadow.
Digital Fine Art Created using Bing AI Image Creator and Photoshop
Oak Beam Spaniel.
Wide awake at 0500hrs meant I was staring at the ceiling on a week end break.
Dogs have always been part of my life and there staring down at me from the oak beam of an old ceiling was the face of a spaniel.
A close examination shows that the grain forms the light and shadow of this portrait.
A pleasant surprise to find at this time of the morning in such an old house but I just had to get the camera out to capture such unusual grain and texture.
The modern downlighter spotlight gives an idea of the scale of the spaniel portrait.