*The Sporting Dog Breeds* |
*American Cocker Spaniel*
*Origin: United States
*Other names: Cocker Spaniel...Cockers
*Description: Gentle...playful submission...eager to please...outgoing...joyful...trusting...outgoing...eager to please.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include excessive barking, stealing food from table and counter tops and perhaps house soiling.
*Compatible with children: Yes...use discretion...when startled or harshly punished they are prone to snap defensively.
*Typical Female Weight: 24-28 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 20-30 lbs
*Average life span: 12-15 years.
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*English Cocker Spaniel*
*The
English Cocker Spaniel breed is a
compact, medium-sized dog, slightly bigger and
weighing three to ten pounds more than the American
Cocker Spaniel.
*Origin: England
*Other names: Cocker Spaniel
*Nicknames: Cocker...Merry Cocker
*Description: Merry and playful...alert at all times...friendly..affectionate.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include house soiling and stealing food from table and counter tops.
*Compatible with children: Yes.
*Female Weight: 27-32 pounds
*Male Weight: 28-34 pounds
*Average life span: 10-14 years.
*Origin: England
*Other names: Cocker Spaniel
*Nicknames: Cocker...Merry Cocker
*Description: Merry and playful...alert at all times...friendly..affectionate.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include house soiling and stealing food from table and counter tops.
*Compatible with children: Yes.
*Female Weight: 27-32 pounds
*Male Weight: 28-34 pounds
*Average life span: 10-14 years.
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*English Springer Spaniel*
*The English
Springer Spaniel breed is a medium sized sporting dog with a close,
straight-haired coat, traditionally
used for flushing and retrieving game.
*Origin: England
*Description: Full of high spirited affection...intelligent...active...eager to please...easy-going.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include barking and destruction when alone, jumping on people, timidity, and phobias.
*Compatible with children: Yes.
*Female Weight: 40-45 pounds
*Male Weight: 50-55 pounds
*Average life span: 10-15 years.
*Origin: England
*Description: Full of high spirited affection...intelligent...active...eager to please...easy-going.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include barking and destruction when alone, jumping on people, timidity, and phobias.
*Compatible with children: Yes.
*Female Weight: 40-45 pounds
*Male Weight: 50-55 pounds
*Average life span: 10-15 years.
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