| General Information |
| Group(s):
Sporting, Spaniel |
Height: 15-17 inches at the shoulder |
| Weight: 26-34 pounds |
Longevity: 12-15 years |
| Colors: various including solid red, solid black, solid gold, blue roan, black and white, solid liver, liver and white, tricolor combinations and orange and white |
Coat type: Flat silky on the body with feathering. Double coated with long top coat and soft, dense undercoat. |
| Recognized Registries: NCA, AKC, UKC, FCI and others |
| Overall Appearance: The physical features of the English Cocker Spaniel are designed to create a capable hunting companion. The characteristics of the head include long, low set ears, a flattened skull, wide jaws, wide nostrils and medium-sized, slightly oval eyes with tight lids. The body is compact with a deep chest and a short back. The tail is docked and carried horizontally. The coat is medium long on the body and short and fine on the head. The legs are moderately angulated and the feet are round and catlike.
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| Personaility - Behavior - Training |
| Energy Level: English Cocker Spaniels can live in any environmen |
| General Nature: |
They are friendly, gentle, obedient and adaptable. |
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with Children: excellent with proper handling, introduction and supervision |
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with other pets: excellent with proper handling, introduction and supervision with particular attention to birds |
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with dogs: excellent with proper handling, introduction and supervision |
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| Socialization requirements: moderate |
| Ideal home characteristics: One that can devote some time everyday to their companion. The Engie is extremely devoted. Being relegated to a life without the company of their loved ones will lead to a host of issues. They will not thrive if kenneled or left outside exclusively. |
| Temperament Notes: friendly, affectionate, loyal with some confidence and independence, somewhat sensitive |
| Training requirement: solid socializing (to help develop confidence) and basic manners at a minimum |
| Trainer notes: It would be difficult to find a more charming companion for training classes and exercises. The Engie is intelligent, agile and interested in their world and the people they love. This combination makes them exceptionally adept at picking up ideas and communication that you share with them. The Engie that does not do what you ask of them is the Engie that is confused and doesn't understand what is being asked. They are easily overwhelmed and depressed by harsh correction, methods that allow them to keep trying to please their trainer will result in the most exceptional of results. |
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| Background Information |
| Year range of first recognition: Spaniels were recognized by the mid-late 1800s. The English Cocker was recognized as a separate breed from the Cocker Spaniel in the US in 1936. |
| Country of Origin: England |
| Original Function: Flushing Spaniel |
| History: |
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| Adoption Information |
| In the 1800's, small spaniels were developed to hunt woodcock. The sizes of puppies from these early litters varied widely. Weight alone determine the breed so The Spaniel Club, which was formed in 1885, created Breed Standards for each spaniel type. |
| Deviations from Standard: too small, fluffy coat |
| Health Notes: Hip Dysplasia, Kidney Problems, PRA (eye issue) |
| Health Testing: OFA(hips), CERF(eyes), BAER (deafness), OPTIGEN (eyes) |
| Questions to ask Breeder: http://www.digitaldog.com/breeder_questions.html - The Breeder Questions as listed here provided with explanations and answers you will want to be looking for!
- How long have you had Engies?
- What titles do you seek for your breeding stock?
- What health issues have you seen in the breed?
- What do you consider to be ideal temperament for the breed?
- What health issues do you screen your breeding stock for?
- Do you have a written contract and puppy guarantee?
- What did you like about this particular breeding pair?
- Will you be keeping a puppy from this litter?
- What would you consider an ideal home for a puppy?
- What suggestions do you have for raising and training a puppy?
- At what age are your puppies sent to their homes?
- What do you consider to be your breeding priorities?
- What would you say are the strengths of your line?
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| Web Sites: http://www.ecsca.org/rescuehome.html- Rescue for the English Cocker Spaniel Club of America
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