Breed Information - Cocker Spaniels
The Cocker Spaniel is an active,
merry sporting dog, standing well up at the withers and compactly
built.
He is alive with energy; his gait
is powerful and frictionless, capable both of covering ground
effortlessly and penetrating dense cover to flush and retrieve
game. His enthusiasm in the field and the incessant action of
his tail while at work indicate how much he enjoys the hunting
for which he was bred. His head is especially characteristic.
He is, above all, a dog of balance, both standing and moving,
without exaggeration in any part, the whole worth more than the
sum of its parts. The Cocker Spaniel is a good size for many different
living conditions.The Cocker Spaniel will fit comfortably into
a small city apartment and will also take full advantage of life
in the country. The Cocker Spaniel is a joyful, affectionate dog
who is a wonderful worker and companion