• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of American Cocker Spaniels: This breed of dog is a small breed with a wavy silky hair, a long silky coat and long frilled ears originally developed in England and suited to wood and field activities. The word "Cocker" relates to its use of hunting Woodcock pigeons.
  • Temperament: Active and friendly
  • American Cocker Spaniels are considered suitable as a family pet
  • English Cocker Spaniels differ from American Cocker Spaniels as follows:
    • American Cocker Spaniels are slightly smaller than the English with a shorter muzzle
    • American Cocker Spaniels have a longer coat
    • The eyes of American Cocker Spaniels are wider and further set forward
    • The American Cocker Spaniel was first Registered by the American Kennel Club in 1878
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of American Cocker Spaniels range from 24 - 28 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height of American Cocker Spaniels range from 14 - 16 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of American Cocker Spaniels and Nicknames: The word Spaniels is often mis-spelt as Spanials
  • Spaniels originated in Spain, hence their name, but most modern breeds were developed in England and America
  • The larger breeds of spaniels are called Springers referring to the dogs ability to force its quarry to spring out of wooded areas
  • The smaller breeds of spaniels are called Cockers relating to their skill in hunting Woodcock pigeons  
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of American Cocker Spaniels: The coat is normally medium length and fine and short on the head. American Cocker Spaniels come in a range of colors including black, brown, black and tan or brown and tan and tricolors
• Fact 7 - Life of American Cocker Spaniels: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 14 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for American Cocker Spaniels is the Sporting dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing American Cocker Spaniels as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are American Cocker Spaniels suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. American Cocker Spaniels are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Entropion (The border of the eyelid turns inward against the eyeball)
  • - Epilepsy
  • - Hip and Elbow Dysplasia (abnormal development of joints)
• Fact 13 - Breeding American Cocker Spaniels for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise American Cocker Spaniels

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