Cocker Spaniels - Pictures - Sporting Dogs

Cocker Spaniels - Pictures - Functions

Source: Northern Virginia Rescue

American Cocker Spaniels are used as pets for the most part. These dogs are wonderful companions for families and people of older age, who have enough time to take care of their dog. However, American Cockers are not just friendly creatures to spend some time with. They can be used in agility, tracking, and obedience trials. A show ring is their favorite place to boast all the beauty of their silky coat and natural pride.

Cocker Spaniels - Pictures - The Sport of Agility

Agility training starts at an early age. Cocker puppies are taught to respond to their owner's commands with the help of treats and praise. Though training should be held on a regular basis, it is better to put it off if you are in a bad mood. A Cocker puppy will inevitably grasp the dissatisfied tone of your voice even though it has pleased you. Make your training easy and joyful. At the same time, keep in mind that Cockers are very intelligent dogs. They instinctively choose the right time for misbehavior and learn quickly to disobey.

Cocker Spaniels - Pictures - Tracking

Cocker Spaniels - Pictures - General Information Links

Source: Northern Virginia Rescue

American Cocker Spaniel Gallery - Pictures of dogs.

American Cocker Spaniel Pictures - Find pictures of the breed.

American Cocker Spaniel - Breed information plus breeders with pictures and contact information.

Books About Dogs - Cocker Spaniel - Consider buying a book on the Cocker Spaniel breed.

Breed Pictures - Funny pictures of Spaniels.

Cocker Rage Syndrome Information Centre - A comprehensive guide to the much misunderstood condition known as 'Cocker Rage Syndrome.'

Cocker Spaniel Breed Profile - History of the English and American Cocker Spaniel, plus basic characteristics.

Cocker Spaniel Breeders - Locate a Cocker Spaniel breeder and list your own site.

Discover Dogs - English Cocker Spaniel - The UK Kennel Club's breed standard for English Cocker Spaniels.

English Cocker Spaniel - Breed information and breeders with pictures of their dogs and contacts.

Pictures of Champions - Pictures of Spaniels.

Spaniel Friends in Austria - Dedicated to Cocker Spaniels in Austria. Contains links to clubs across Europe, breeders, trials, and other useful information.

Spaniels in Finland - Finnish site dedicated to Spaniels.

Stinchcomb Kennel - Kennel located in Brazil breeds English Cocker Spaniels. Kennel history, the Cocker's history in Brazil, breed standard, pictures, and links to other kennels. Contains English version.

Source: Unsere Spaniels

The American Cocker Spaniel - Breed origin, basic characteristics, and breeders located in Canada.

The English Cocker Spaniel - Breed description, plus breeders in Canada with contact information.

Truly Yours American Cockers - History, standard, information on champions and puppies, and a huge photo gallery. Multilingual site.

Westhaven Cockers - Breeding show and pet American Cockers for more than a decade in Germantown, Maryland.

Whaupley Gundogs - Breed and train English Cocker Spaniels in the UK. Stud dogs, puppies, and information on training facilities.

Cocker Spaniels - Pictures - Other Cocker Spaniels sites

Cocker Spaniels Information - Cocker Spaniels are representatives of a large group of dogs commonly referred to as Spaniels. American and English Cocker Spaniels are two different breeds that are rather close in their characteristics due to kin relationships. However, both breeds differ some in appearance, display specific personality traits, and perform slightly different functions in the modern world.

There is a certain confusion connected with the omission of the first part of this dog breeds name. US dog lovers tend to call the American Cocker Spaniel simply "the Cocker," whereas European breeders and owners mean English Cockers when using the word. Hence, both the American and the English Cocker can be called just the Cocker Spaniel.

Cocker Spaniels Breeders - Cocker Spaniels belong to a large group of Hound dogs developed in Europe in the 14th century. Chaucer, the author of famous "Canterbury Tales" mentioned little alert dogs in his works. They were used for hunting small water and land game and were valued highly for their wonderful sense of scent and devotion to their master.

Spaniels that were mostly of lighter colors took their name from regions they first appeared in. Spain or, probably, the border between Spain and France is considered the true motherland of Spaniels. In their early years, they were also called "Spaniells" or "Spanyellys."

Cocker Spaniels Puppies - Cocker Spaniels make up the Sporting group of dogs according to the AKC. In fact, they belong to the Hound dog group and are still being used in such activities as hunting, tracking, and field trials. To be able to perform their functions, Cocker Spaniels were bred with emphasis on physical mobility, a great extent of agility, strength, and good mental powers.

Cocker Spaniels are good in flushing and retrieving small game. Their small size, 24-28 pounds to 28-34 pounds in American and English Cockers respectively, allows them to reach places with dense bushes that are usually inaccessible to larger breeds.

Cocker Spaniels Rescues - Cocker Spaniels are sporting dogs that have a long history and are well distributed in the world. There are two breeds named Cockers - the American and the English Cocker Spaniel. Judging by their name one can assume that they are close relatives and have a lot of similar features both in appearance and personality.

English Cocker Spaniels are a little larger. They can weigh from 28 to 34 pounds. Females are usually smaller than males. The English Cocker stands about 16-17 inches at the shoulder. It has a flat skull and a broad muzzle. The upper lip does not cover the lower part of the jaw.

American Cocker Spaniels Dogs - American Cocker Spaniels are the smallest of all sporting dogs. They were developed in the USA from imported English Cocker Spaniels. Originally, these two species were the same breed, and it was only in the late 1800s that some discrepancies started showing.

The Cocker Spaniel had lots of names over the course of its existence until the current one was finally established. The dog’s basic designation of hunting woodcock, a game bird, defined the choice of the name. English Cocker Spaniels were officially recognized as a breed in 1892, and the first field trial, involving the American Cocker Spaniel, took place in 1925, shortly after the formation of the Cocker Spaniel Field Trial Club.