About the Breed
Officially, in Britain, the Kennel Club recognises this breed just as the Cocker Spaniel, but as American breeders sometimes refer to their breed under the same name, this designation has been made to avoid possible confusion. The description of ‘cocker’ probably originated from the use of these dogs in the hunting of woodcock, which were considered something of a delicacy. Regional differences played a part in the development of the spaniel breed in Britain, with the Cocker itself evolving in parts of Wales and south-west England.
In spite of their popularity as pets, Cocker Spaniels still retain a strong desire to work and today they are often used to scent and flush rabbits. They can also be taught to retrieve game after it has been shot. Cocker Spaniels enjoy human company and are generally keen to please, so training presents no particular problems. However, there has been a tendency for some unpleasant behavioural characteristics to develop within certain bloodlines, which can be reflected in unexpected aggressive outbursts. Responsible breeders have sought to eliminate this problem, but puppies of unknown origin may present more of a risk in this respect. English Cockers are available in a wide range of colours, like their American counterpart.
The Cocker Spaniel has proved such a charming and merry companion that it is only a minority of them who are trained to the gun. It is less than a hundred years since the small and shorter-bodied spaniels officially parted company with the Field and Springer spaniels and become Cockers. The flat silky coat may be any of a variety of colours – solid black, red, golden and occasionally liver. There are parti-colours and tricolours, the colour usually broken up with white. There are also a variety of roans. The long, lobular ears covered with silky hair and the short, constantly wagging tail are features of the breed.
Height 16-18 in (40.5-45.5 cm)
Weight 55-70 lb (25-31.8 kg)
Coat type/ colour silky in a wide variety of colours. The skull and fore-head are sufficiently developed to provide plenty of brain space whilst the muzzle is well developed and square.

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