• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of English 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
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet
  • American Cocker Spaniels differ from English Cocker Spaniels as follows:
    • English Cocker Spaniels are slightly larger than the American with a longer muzzle
    • English Cocker Spaniels have a shorter coat
    • The eyes of English Cocker Spaniels are narrower and further set back 
• Fact 3 - Origin of the breed: English Cocker Spaniels originated in England and was originally bred to help hunt fowl and game birds by air scent
  • 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
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 15 - 17 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of English Cocker Spaniels and Nicknames: Cocker spaniel
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of English Cocker Spaniels: The coat of English Cocker Spaniels is normally silky and flat and comes in a range of colors
• Fact 7 - Life expectancy of English 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 English 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 English 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 English 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. English Cocker Spaniels are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Ear Infections
  • - Eye Infections including cataracts and glaucoma
• Fact 12 - English Cocker Spaniels were originally bred to help with various jobs and tasks such as:
  • - Hunting small game and fowl - especially woodcock pigeons
• Fact 13 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 14 - 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 English Cocker Spaniels

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