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Country of Origin
United States
Size
Height Male :
14.5-15.5 Inches
Weight Male :
24-28 Pounds
Height Female :
13.5-14.5 Inches
Weight Female :
24-28 Pounds
Lifespan :
13-14 Years
Coat
Silky, flat or slightly wavy. It is short and fine on the head and longer on the body with feathering on the legs and abdomen.
Grooming: American Cocker Spaniels require regular brushing and combing to keep them knot-free. Professional trimming is required every two to three months to keep the coat well groomed. The excess hair inside the ears and between the pads if the feet needs to be trimmed.
General
The American Cocker Spaniel has been referred to as the "merry cocker", and merry he is. Playful, amiable, cheerful, sweet and sensitive are a few words to describe this dog. This dog loves to play and frolic. He gets along exceptionally well with children, but children must be taught to treat the dog in a gentle manner.
The amazing beauty of this animal only comes at a huge cost, and that cost is hours and hours of grooming. If you cannot afford the money to have this dog clipped and brushed on a regular basis, or you aren't willing to do it yourself then you should steer clear of this breed. The American Cocker Spaniel has a tendency to become overweight, so food monitoring and exercise is necessary. The furry feet of this dog can drag in all kinds of dirt into a house.
Other Names :
Cocker Spaniel
Temperament
The American Cocker Spaniel is cheerful, lively and active. American Cocker Spaniels make great family dogs and are good with strangers, children and other dogs. They are eager to please and respond well to correct training. Although American Cocker Spaniels are friendly to everyone, they should be well socialized when young to prevent a tendency for timidity.
Color
Parti-colours (two or more colours appearing in clearly defined markings), black or ASCOB (i.e. Any Solid Colour Other than Black) - with or without tan markings.
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