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American
Cocker Spaniel Dog
The American Cocker
Spaniel
The American Cocker Spaniel dog
has a sturdy, compact body and a cleanly chiseled and
refined head. The American Cocker Spaniel dog has long
drop ears and a usually docked tail. The American Cocker
Spaniel dog have a double coat in which the top coat is
silky and medium length, while the under coat is dense.
The American Cocker Spaniel dogs has intense feathering
on the ears, chest, belly and legs. American Cocker
Spaniels have a much thicker coat and elegant trousers
as opposed to their cousin the English Cocker Spaniel.
The American Cocker Spaniel dogs come in many colors.
Cocker Spaniels can be black as well as ASCOB (Any solid
color other than black), parti-colored, and with or
without white markings on the chest and throat, or with
tan points on them. Known as a merry Cocker, they have
charmed themselves into many households through out the
world making them the world's most popular household
pet. The American Cocker Spaniel dogs are lively and
excited to see people, they relish in their presence.
The American Cocker Spaniel dogs can adjust well to any
setting. They are at home in the city, suburban or rural
areas. The American Cocker Spaniel dogs have a strong
drive to work, even as puppies. They are intelligent,
affectionate and quite trainable. American Cocker
Spaniels may suffer from quite a few inherited health
problems, but their affable personality makes up for
health concerns. An excellent bird and small-game
hunter, American Cocker Spaniels make a great companion,
good with children and an all-around friendly puppy.
The American Cocker Spaniel dogs are active, friendly,
lively and fun. The American Cocker Spaniel dog love to
be around people and are always willing to please. The
American Cocker Spaniel dog or puppy can be lazy if not
exercised, but are certainly willing to go out on a
walk. Puppies of the American Cocker Spaniel dog are
affectionate, affable, and very good with kids and will
bond well into adults. The American Cocker Spaniel dogs
are also good with other pets. They should never be
suspicious or untrustworthy, and should usually be
joyful in appearance and attitude. The American Cocker
Spaniel dog are gentle, merry, outgoing and loving. They
do not respond well to harsh training, puppies or adult
dogs. The American Cocker Spaniel dog should be trained
with a gentle hand. They have a happy nature and fit in
easily to any lifestyle. Puppies and Adult dogs love
children if property socialized early on and comes from
good blood lines. Avoid puppies with parents who are
standoffish or suspicious, as this is not a trait that
should be in Cocker Spaniels. With Pets, the American
Cocker Spaniel dog are sociable and gentle.
The name of the Cocker Spaniel comes from what they were
once used for, hunting woodcock. Despite his name, the
American Cocker Spaniel is in fact originally a breed of
Spanish blood. The Spanish Spaniel is considered to be
the oldest of the recognized spaniels. Developed by
crossing setters and spaniels, it was during the
seventeenth century they were divided into the water and
land spaniels. Legend says that the Cocker Spaniel was
first brought to America in 1620 aboard the Mayflower,
but much speculation is needed on this theory. In 1892
the Cocker Spaniel was recognized as a breed in England.
In the late 1870s the breed was brought to the United
States and here was developed into quite different lines
from the English Cocker. Americans and English Cockers
were soon bred for different reasons, the English more
for hunting, and the American more for show. Soon, the
new version of Cocker Spaniel needed a name, and it was
decided on American Cocker Spaniel. In 1946 the American
was registered as a separate breed. The American Cocker
Spaniel dog breed was still used for hunting, although
bred for appearance. The breed would be used to hunt on
the weekends and would be used as a playmate and
companion during the weekdays. Currently, the American
Cocker Spaniel does not exercise its hunting skills
nearly as much as before, but is widely used and
recognized as a companion all across the world today.
Due to its popularity, some lines contain standoffish
and untrusting dogs, which are most likely the result of
puppy mills. American Cocker Spaniels are among the best
breeds for temperament, thus making a shy or suspicious
Cocker Spaniel a poor choice.
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