Breed Profile
A medium-sized member of the Gundog Group of dogs, the Cocker Spaniel (also known as the English Cocker Spaniel) was developed in England in the late 1800s. One of the UK’s most popular breeds of dog, the Cocker Spaniel is used for flushing and retrieving Game.
| Other Names: | English Cocker Spaniel, Cocker | |
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| Country of Origin: | England | |
| Size: | Medium | |
| Height: | Male | 38 – 43 cm (15 - 17 ins) |
| Female | 38 - 41 cm (15 - 16 ins) | |
| Weight: | Male | 13 - 15 kg (28 - 34 lbs) |
| Female | 12 - 14 kg (27 - 32 lbs) | |
| Colour: | Black, Liver, Red, Golden, Blue Roan, Liver Roan, Orange Roan, Red Roan, Lemon Roan, Black White & Ticked, Black & White, Liver |
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| Lifespan: | 10 – 16 years | |
| Coat: | Flat, Silky | |
| Grooming: | Considerable | |
| Exercise: | Moderate | |
| Child Friendly: | Yes | |
| Pet Tolerant: | Yes | |
| Novice Owner Suitability: | Yes | |
| Health Issues: | Alopecia, Anal Sac Adenocarcinoma, Atopy, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anaemia, Basal Cell Tumours, Black Hair Follicular Dysplasia, Blocked Tear Ducts, Cataracts, Cutaneous Histiocytomas, Coccidiomycosis, Colobomas, Congenital Deafness, Copper Storage Disease, Corneal Dystrophy, Corneal Ulcers, Cranial Cruciate Ligament Ruptures, Cryptorchidism, Cutaneous Papillomas, Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Distichiasis, Ear Infections, Ectropion, Endocardiosis, Entropion, Epilepsy, Familial Renal Disease, Fibrosarcoma, Glaucoma, Haemophilia B, Hernias, Hip Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism, Intervertebral Disk Disease, Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca, Krabbe Disease, Lens Luxation, Lipomas, Lymphosarcomas, Lysosomal Storage Diseases, Malassezia Dermatitis, Melanomas, Panosteitis, Patella Luxation, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Perianal Gland Adenomas, Persisitent Pupillary Membranes, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Pulmonic Stenosis, Retinal Dysplasia, Sebaceous Gland Tumours, Seborrhea, Thrombocytopenia, Trichoepithelioma, Urolithiasis, von Willebrand’s Disease |
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