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Dog Breeds
Cocker Spaniel
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.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/cocker-spaniel/
| August 29, 2024
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Cocker Spaniel Facts You May Not Know
Did you know that the Cocker Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel are two different breeds? Learn more about the breed with these Cocker Spaniel fun facts.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-cocker-spaniel/
| August 29, 2024
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Dog Breeds
English Cocker Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniel lovers often use the word “merry” to describe their breed. Upbeat in the field and mellow at home, this compact, silky-coated bird dog is widely admired for his delightful personality and irresistible good looks.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/english-cocker-spaniel/
| August 29, 2024
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Cocker Spaniel History: From Hunting Companions to Popular Pets
With their wagging tails and friendly temperament, the Cocker Spaniel has long been one of the most popular dog breeds. Learn more about this merry breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/cocker-spaniel-history/
| August 29, 2024
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Meet Two Similar Yet Different Breeds: English Cocker Spaniel and Cocker Spaniel
The Cocker Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel (ECS) are both beloved dog breeds. In fact, they rank among the most popular dog breeds in America. These two members of the Sporting Group share the same early roots, which might explain why these merry, biddable, compact sporting dogs are often confused for one another.
Cocker Confusion [...]
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| August 29, 2024
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English Cocker Spaniel History: Standing As a Breed of Its Own
Fanciers of English Cockers cherish the unique combination of qualities essential to this sturdy, merry, small sporting dog. A relatively new breed in the specific sense — records of the “modern” Cocker Spaniel date from about 1850, and the breed was first registered with the Kennel Club (England) in 1873— the flushing spaniel as a type goes back [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/english-cocker-spaniel-history/
| August 29, 2024
Sports & Events
Spaniel Field Trials: History
(Originally edited and written by A. Hamilton Rowan, Jr.; updated by M. Sue Richey from material submitted by Evelyn Monte Van Horn and Lisa Brown as cited in the Poughkeepsie Journal.)
American sportsmen used Spaniels for hunting game birds and waterfowl long before there were Spaniel field trials. The Cocker Spaniel, recognized by The Kennel [...]
https://www.akc.org/sports/spaniels/field-trials/history/
| August 29, 2024
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Cockers: The Merry Marauders
Originally published in the AKC Gazette. Writing in 1667, Nicholas Cox describes small land spaniels of courageous mettle, “strong, lusty and nimble rangers, of active feet, wanton tails and busy nostrils”—still a good description of the Cocker Spaniel. A less flattering description was given in 1647 by the “Witch-Finder General,” whose [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/cockers-merry-marauders/
| August 29, 2024
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Types of Spaniels: Get to Know 15 Spaniel Dog Breeds
The spaniel is a hunter’s companion bred to find, flush, and fetch game, but their exact origin is unknown. Some scholars speculate the type originated in Spain, hence the name. Other research suggests that they originated in Asia and migrated west, to Europe and beyond. Spaniels go back to at least the 14th century [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/types-of-spaniels/
| August 29, 2024
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These Adorable Cocker Spaniel Puppies Are Ready for Their Close-Up
Cocker Spaniels are known for their happy, friendly temperament, and the breed’s sweet personality is a big part of why it has been the favorite of many for centuries. With an ever-wagging tail, they look up at you eagerly with soulful eyes, their face framed by silky, long ears. The breed standard says [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/cocker-spaniel-puppies-ready-for-close-up/
| August 29, 2024