American Cocker Spaniel Dog
History
The breed of American Cocker Spaniel has a long history and
comes from the UK. Back in the 14th century, spaniels, however, not American,
but purely English was mentioned in the then literature. Spaniel means
"Spanish dog." These pets have long been used in the hunting of birds
(namely - woodcock - for this they were "awarded" the prefix
"cocker"), however, in modern society, these qualities almost
completely regressed.
Now when buying a spaniel, people first of all think not
about how to drive a hair and a fox, but about what friend and companion for
the whole family this dog will become. Over time, dog owners began to divide
hunting spaniels into water and land, (both then and now, there are quite a few
species of this breed - not only English and American Cocker Spaniel). Around
the middle of the 19th century, breeders engaged in breeding this breed began
to pay more attention to land-land spaniel species.
This period is characterized by the fact that it is thanks
to this attention to the breeding of land species, there was a breed of English
toy cocker spaniel. Several English spaniels were taken to America (around
1870), and by the end of the 19th century, there was an American Cocker
Spaniel, which was rapidly gaining popularity. Of course, first of all, in
America. In 1881, Clinton Wilmerding and James Watson created the American
Spaniel Club - the oldest dog breeding club in America.
Subsequently, breeders and specialists in dog breeding
noticed the characteristic differences between the English and American breeds,
and even prevented their mixing, so that each retained its own distinctive
features. The breed was first recognized in 1946 by the American Kennel Club.
Characteristics
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American Cocker Spaniel Breed information
country |
United States |
lifetime |
12-15 years old |
height |
Males: 37-39 |
weight |
Males: 11-14 |
Longwool |
Average |
Color |
any |
Description
The American Cocker Spaniel is a small dog with a short tail
(which is usually bought at an early age) and long hair. Wool in general is a
distinctive feature - silky, it has a wavy structure and shimmers in the sun.
Also, the trait of these dogs is known to all - long ears. They require
additional care, but more on that later. The physique is elegant, the eyes are
expressive and kind.
Personality
Cockers are very kind and friendly creatures that have
increased emotional sensitivity. Very attached to the owners and just try to
make them happy. In the wrong and aggressive upbringing, such sensitivity can
result in various inadequate states of the dog, including neuroses, nervousness, and aggression towards strangers. And sometimes even in relation to members of
his family.
If you treat your pet with love and understanding, you will
not meet such phenomena. American Cocker Spaniel is active, loves games and
walks, loves to spend time in the park and outdoors. It is perfect for keeping
in the city apartment, including due to its small size - such living conditions
do not constrain either the dog or its owner.
Breed American Cocker Spaniel is good for children,
expresses great affection and love, however, it is desirable to teach the dog
to the presence in the child's home since childhood. Other pets, especially
cats, should also be introduced into the social circle as early as possible.
Teaching
Cocker Spaniel, the dog is rather decorative, as hunting
these animals has not been taken for a long time. Accordingly, the issue of
training for any specific tasks (protection, protection, hunting), is not worth
it, except that you are the owner of the circus or want to take prizes at
exhibitions. But, in the first and second cases of advice, you most likely do
not need it.
Raising a Cocker Spaniel is not a very difficult thing, the
main thing to remember is that these dogs are very emotional. Therefore, it is
better not to punish them very strongly, instead, it is better to constantly pay
attention and limit unwanted manifestations, combining kindness and rigor. It
is also necessary to provide games, walks, and contact with other dogs and
people. Consistency and adequacy are the keys to success.
Care
These dogs have a fairly long coat and need weekly combing.
In addition, you definitely need to check their ears for infections and
contaminants once-twice a week, as well as after walking in nature, as there
may be ticks and other insects. Do not forget to prune the claws, clean the
eyes in need and bathe the dog at least once a week.
Common Diseases
The breed of American Cocker Spaniel for many decades was
subjected to free interbreeding, which negatively affected the health of these
dogs. On the one hand, if you buy a puppy with a good pedigree from a professional breeder who has conducted all the necessary tests, your pet will
most likely be deprived of big health problems. But this is not always the
case. The American Cocker Spaniel may have the following diseases:
Vision problems that can manifest themselves in different ways, including:
- progressive retinal atrophy, a degenerative disease of retinal cells that progresses to blindness;
- cataracts;
- glaucoma;
- eye anomalies.
- If you notice any redness in your cocker's eyes or if it starts rubbing your face hard, take it to the veterinarian for a check.
- Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA).
- Hypothyroidism.
- Primary seborrhea her.
- Allergies are a common disease in dogs and American cocker spaniel may be particularly prone to it.
- Idiopathic epilepsy is often inherited and can cause mild or severe seizures. Remember that convulsions can be caused by a lot of other causes, and therefore when they appear immediately contact the veterinarian.
- Hip dysplasia in dogs is a pathological formation of the hip joint, which can cause pain and lameness. The breeder should check his dogs for this pathology, and have certificates.
- A dislocation of the pate includes a dislocated kneecap. In this state, the knee joint (often the back leg) slides in different directions, causing pain.
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