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BREED: English Cocker Spaniel.
ORIGIN:Great Britain.
HISTORY:The English Cocker Spaniel is descended from the spaniel that inhabited Great Britain since the fourteenth century and was used for netting game birds. The English Cocker Spaniel was developed by British breeders. In the eighteenth century, he was used on woodcock. A splash of English toy spaniel was added, and the new breed was officially recognized in 1883. Today, this very popular breed, the best known and most common of the spaniels, is considered a model pet.
DESCRIPTION: These dogs are medium in size standing between 38 and 41cm high and weighing between 12 and 15kg. The coat is flat and silky, not to thick and never curly but feathering on legs, tail and body. Colours can be solid black, liver or red or party-coloured combinations of white with black, liver or red markings or ticking. On solid colours white is only allowed on the chest. Most common is a solid gold colour. Ears are long and floppy.
CHARACTER: The English Cocker Spaniel is sensitive, intelligent, affectionate, and easygoing. They are joyful, entertaining active friends to all people. If handled with gentle respect they are willing learners. Very good with other dogs and pets, patient with children.
WHAT TO CONSIDER ON ACQUIRING A ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL : Needs regular brushing. Grooming 2 or 3 times per year to keep coat in good condition. Ears should be cleaned regularly to avoid infections. Requires daily walks.