english cocker Spaniel
This breed is cheerful, playful and thrives on companionship and being part of the family. He does require significant exercise though.
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Info About English Cocker Spaniel
Size:
Weight Range:
Male: 26-32 lbs.
Female: 26-32 lbs.
Height at Withers:
Male: 15-17 in.
Female: 14-16 in.
Features:
Floppy ears (naturally)
Weight Range:
Male: 26-32 lbs.
Female: 26-32 lbs.
Height at Withers:
Male: 15-17 in.
Female: 14-16 in.
Features:
Floppy ears (naturally)
Features Of The Breed
Expectations:
Exercise Requirements: 20-40 minutes/day
Energy Level: Average
Longevity Range: 12-14 yrs.
Tendency to Drool: Low
Tendency to Snore: Low
Tendency to Bark: Low
Tendency to Dig: Low
Social/Attention Needs: High
Bred For:
Bird flushing, retrieving
Coat:
Length: Medium
Characteristics: Straight
Colors: Solid black, liver, red, black and tan, liver and tan, parti-colored, ticked, roan
Overall Grooming Needs: High
Exercise Requirements: 20-40 minutes/day
Energy Level: Average
Longevity Range: 12-14 yrs.
Tendency to Drool: Low
Tendency to Snore: Low
Tendency to Bark: Low
Tendency to Dig: Low
Social/Attention Needs: High
Bred For:
Bird flushing, retrieving
Coat:
Length: Medium
Characteristics: Straight
Colors: Solid black, liver, red, black and tan, liver and tan, parti-colored, ticked, roan
Overall Grooming Needs: High
The English Cocker Spaniel is slightly taller than long. This moderately built dog is small enough to push through dense bushes (and fit on your lap) and large enough to retrieve game (and go jogging with you). English Cocker Spaniels are 14-17 inches tall, and they weigh 26-32 pounds (7 to 8 kilograms). The head of the English Cocker Spaniel is long and somewhat narrow, compared to other spaniels. The ears are long and set low. Overall, the dog's expression is soft, and the contours of the head are soft, with no abrupt angles. The hair is of medium length and somewhat silky; it is long enough to protect the dog's underside when in the field but never so long as to be a hindrance. The dog's coat comes in a variety of colors and patterns.
Personality
The English Cocker Spaniel has kept its strong hunting instincts and likes few things better in life than to go out in search of birds. Yet that pleasure is closely rivaled by the pleasure the dog derives from being close to family members. This is a breed that likes to be part of every family activity. He is cheerful, biddable, loyal, sensitive and playful; in short, a perfect companion for a considerate child or an adventurous adult.
This is a friendly dog, whether to other dogs and pets, children, strangers, and even burglars. The English Cocker Spaniel is a pretty good watchdog, but a poor choice for a protection dog.
This is a friendly dog, whether to other dogs and pets, children, strangers, and even burglars. The English Cocker Spaniel is a pretty good watchdog, but a poor choice for a protection dog.
Living With
The English Cocker Spaniel was bred to hunt all day long, searching for, flushing, and retrieving upland game birds. This kind of energy cannot be burned off in a walk around the block. These dogs need a lot of exercise, but fortunately they can satisfy their needs with a couple of good exercise periods a day. Ready access to a fenced yard is a definite help.
The English Cocker Spaniel's coat must be brushed two or three times a week. For best appearances, the coat should be clipped or scissored around the face, ears, tail and feet every couple of months. Ears need special attention, as they are somewhat prone to problems if they are allowed to remain moist inside. When the dog is eating, the ears should be held back with a head stocking (called a snood) to prevent food from getting stuck in the feathered tips.
The English Cocker Spaniel's coat must be brushed two or three times a week. For best appearances, the coat should be clipped or scissored around the face, ears, tail and feet every couple of months. Ears need special attention, as they are somewhat prone to problems if they are allowed to remain moist inside. When the dog is eating, the ears should be held back with a head stocking (called a snood) to prevent food from getting stuck in the feathered tips.
History
The Samoyed is truly an ancient breed, selected by nomadic tribes in Siberia to herd their reindeer and double as sled pullers when needed. Originally, these all-purpose dogs were of a variety of colors, but the sparkling white has since taken over in most areas of the world. The Soviet Nenet Herding Laika may be the true ancestor of the Samoyed we know.
These are hardy, friendly dogs and early European explorers quickly realized their value. Samoyeds came to England in the late 1800s, sometimes as gifts from the Czar of Russia. Queen Alexandra is known to have favored them. Samoyeds then joined many polar expeditions, notably "Etah" who led Roald Amundsen's first trip to the South Pole.
Many Samoyeds still work today, herding reindeer and pulling sleds as well as being family companions in much of the world.
These are hardy, friendly dogs and early European explorers quickly realized their value. Samoyeds came to England in the late 1800s, sometimes as gifts from the Czar of Russia. Queen Alexandra is known to have favored them. Samoyeds then joined many polar expeditions, notably "Etah" who led Roald Amundsen's first trip to the South Pole.
Many Samoyeds still work today, herding reindeer and pulling sleds as well as being family companions in much of the world.
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