Dog class - Sporting
Average height - 15 to 17 inches
Average weight - 28 to 35 pounds
Size - Medium
Average life span - 9 to 12 years

English Cocker Spaniels coat is a feathered silky texture with the hair on the tail, stomach, chest and legs longer. Regular grooming will decrease problems with shedding and a messy appearance. Their ears hang down. Coat coloring includes: solid colors, a speckled blue and white roan, black with tan points, parti-colored (black and white, tan and white) and tri-colored (black, tan and white.) English Cocker Spaniels run slightly larger than American Cocker Spaniels.

English Cocker Spaniels are originally from England where they were developed for hunting. The dog will flush a bird and then retrieve it. They still retain a certain amount of that hunting instinct and ability. The breed has split into two types, field and show, although a puppy from either strain will make a good pet.

English Cocker Spaniels are primarily a household pet and will consider themselves a member of the family. This breed has also recently gotten into the sport of tracking.

English Cocker Spaniels are gentle and playful. They make a good pet to have around children and are good for the first time or inexperienced dog owner. They are easily trainable and actually enjoy the attention (Note: this breed is very sensitive, so training should be persuasive, not sharp.) They are very sociable with family members, children and strangers.

Health problems may include PRA, abnormalities in their eyelids and/or eyelashes and ear infections

This breed may have behavior problems that include stealing food and soiling in the house. They are also prone to submissive and/or excitable urination, resulting from being excessively submissive.

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