The Cocker Spaniel is a merry, compact gundog with a silky coat and expressive eyes. There are two strains: show (with a more luxurious coat) and working (shorter coat, higher energy). Both are affect...
39–41 cm
13–16 kg
12–15 years
High — daily brushing required
High — 1–2 hours daily
England
Medium-length, silky, feathered
Medium
Gentle, friendly, intelligent, active, sometimes reserved with strangers
Exercise: High — 1–2 hours daily. Working Cockers need more. They love scent work, retrieval, and off-lead exercise in secure areas.
Grooming: High — daily brushing required. The long silky coat mats easily. Professional grooming every 6–8 weeks recommended.
Coat: Medium-length, silky, feathered
Known health issues
Hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), familial nephropathy, ear infections (long pendulous ears trap moisture)
Origin
England
Size category
Medium
The Cocker Spaniel is a merry, compact gundog with a silky coat and expressive eyes. There are two strains: show (with a more luxurious coat) and working (shorter coat, higher energy). Both are affectionate family dogs that retain their sporting instincts.
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