History
Cocker Spaniel is a breed widely known all over the world,
and in England, these dogs have been known since the early Middle Ages. Cute
animals, which now act as companions, in those distant times were mainly used
during hunting woodcocks and other birds.
However, some monarchs loved their spaniels so much that
they were seen primarily as companions, not parting with them either in bed or
at council meetings - this was famous King Charles ll. He even issued a special
law that allowed the appearance of a spaniel in any government agency. Despite
the fact that other dogs were strictly forbidden to enter such places.
By and large, the English Spaniel is not much different from
its fellow - American Cocker Spaniel. In fact, many people are interested
in what the difference is, and this can be given the only unambiguous answer -
size. In fact, the same breed developed in England and America since the early 20th
century, however, American breeders grew smaller dogs, while the British were
noticeably larger.
At the same time, both in the 4th and in the 4th, it was
possible to find puppies of different sizes, and it was considered normal. Even
Shakespeare can be found mentioning Cocker Spaniels of different sizes.
However, in 1930, international organizations still decided
to divide these dogs into two separate breeds. Moreover, the division of
spaniels into many different types appeared only in the late 19th century.
Although up to this point they were mostly divided into terrestrial and
aquatic. English Cocker Spaniel, by the way, refers to terrestrial.
In addition to size, American Cocker Spaniels around the 30s
of the last century have acquired other characteristics. In particular, they
were dogs with a shorter snout, a more rounded skull, and a denser cover of
wool, so in 1935 breeders in England and the U.S. decided to separate them.
However, the American Kennel Club supported this decision
only in 1946 - immediately after the Second World War II. Accordingly, some
were given the name of English Cocker Spaniels, while others began to be called
- American Cocker Spaniel. Moreover, each of the varieties is very popular
in their country and today is included in the list of the most sought-after
breeds.
Characteristics
of the breed
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Breed information
|
country |
England |
|
lifetime |
13-16 years old |
|
height |
Males: 38-41 |
|
weight |
Males: 12-15 |
|
Longwool |
Average |
|
Color |
dark red, light red, black with white, black |
price |
200 - 850 $ |
Description
The Cocker Spaniel is a strong, agile dog. The physique
is strong, proportional, the limbs are medium, the muzzle is square, the ears
are located low and covered with long and wavy hair. The head is round, with a pronounced transition from the forehead to the eyes, the chest is voluminous,
the tail is short, the hair is long.
The color can be: dark red, light red, black with white,
black.
Personality
The breed of dogs English Cocker Spaniel - it is a friendly,
kind, and sympathetic pet. They have an open character, and very much love
people, and not only those with whom they live but also strangers. It can be
said that these dogs as if by default are always happy, and very rarely succumb
to sadness, and in combination with love for people, they immediately try to
make friends with everyone and pass on to others a part of their mood.
Unhappy them can do a few things, and first, it is the
absence of the hosts for a long time. In other words, the animal is extremely
hard to endure a long separation from its owner, family, and therefore for a
long time, it is better not to leave it alone. If you go on a long vacation as a
family, it is better to take the dog with you, it is better than to leave it
with friends. Roughness, injustice, beatings - the next factor.
The English Cocker Spaniel has almost no internal
aggression, and in general, has a balanced and harmonious character. You can be
sure that your pet will never start a quarrel with another dog in the
park and will not cause ridiculous conflicts. English Cocker Spaniel needs long
walks, physical activity, and games, if he does not get these things, he spoils
not only the character but also the appearance.
The dog will start to gain excess weight and turn into a
little capricious and perhaps even destructive (when no one is at home) animal,
which can serve as a decoration of the sofa. To date, for hunting these dogs
are practically not used, and perform only the role of companions, good friends
for the whole family.
Therefore, do not hope that starting a Cocker Spaniel in a
private house, he can be a watchman and warn about the approach of danger in
the form of a man - on the contrary, most likely, he does not recognize the
intruder, and will run up to him wagging his tail, waiting for yummy. That is,
the dog can bark at foreign noises, etc., but you have to understand that the
people in her mind are not a threat, and it does not have the genetic roots of
the guard of the territory, such as that of the Caucasian Shepherd.
Despite all the love for their owners, on an affectionate
and kind character, sometimes the breed can appear stubborn. This is due to the
fact that sometimes the dog sees no reason to perform the command, and wants to
act in his own way. There is no panacea here other than teaching obedience.
The English Cocker Spaniel is a smart animal that
understands the person well, recognizes the changes in the mood of the hosts,
and can be used not only as a companion for the average person but also as a
companion for a person with disabilities. Children are perceived well like to
spend time with them, if the child is too small (up to 5 years), it is better
not to leave the dog alone. Just in case, it is not clear how the dog can react
if the child wants to climb into his mouth or put his finger in his ear.
Teaching
Breed English Cocker Spaniel in general is well-trained and
even needs it, as it will make the life of the dog more diverse, develop its
internal qualities and form a more correct character. In addition, the
intelligence of the spaniel also needs food. Since these pests have a very soft,
friendly, and affectionate character, rigid methods of training them are
better not to apply.
On the contrary, be also gentle, kind, flexible, and
harmonious host, who has a good sense of humor, is always patient, and if he shows
strict treatment, he never overreacts and is always fair.
Be sure to train your dog on basic commands, and make sure that
it comes at your request. Since the spaniel is a smart dog, you can train it and
more complex commands, and even attract specialists for this purpose, creating
a guide dog, and an assistant to a person with disabilities.
Care
English Cocker Spaniel has a long coat, which should be
combed at least 2 times a week, and better 3. Some owners take their pets to
the groomer (dog hairdresser), or cut them themselves, while others are limited
to regular combing and combing of wool.
They buy the animal once a week, their eyes are cleaned
daily, ears are cleaned about 2-3 times a week, and they are examined after
walking for objects of plants or insects stuck in the wool. The claws are
trimmed three times a month.
Common diseases
English Cocker Spaniel, like most dog breeds not
devoid of certain health problems, including:
- eye problems - spaniels are prone to various eye problems, including progressive retinal atrophy, cataracts, glaucoma, and eye abnormalities;
- hip dysplasia;
- renal failure - it occurs at a young age (from 9 to 24 months) and is considered hereditary;
- congenital sensorineural deafness is a condition that currently occurs only in multicolored English cocker spaniels. This condition is present at birth in affected puppies with hearing degeneration, progressing to deafness by the age of 4 weeks;
- dilational cardiomyopathy.
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