The American Cocker
Spaniel has a sturdy, compact body and a cleanly chiseled and refined
head, with the overall dog in complete balance and of ideal size. This
spaniel has long drop ears and a usually docked tail. They have a double
coat in which the top coat is silky and medium length, while the under
coat is dense. There is intense feathering on the ears, chest, belly
and legs. American Cocker Spaniels have a much thicker coat and elegant
trousers as opposed to their cousin the English Cocker Spaniel. They
come in many colors. Cocker Spaniels can be black as well as ASCOB (Any
solid color other than black), parti-colored, and with or without white
markings on the chest and throat, or with tan points on them. Known
as a merry Cocker, they have charmed themselves into many households
through out the world making them the world's most popular household
pet. Cocker Spaniels are lively and excited to see people, they relish
in their presence. Cockers can adjust well to any setting. They are
at home in the city, suburban or rural areas. They have a strong drive
to work, are intelligent, affectionate and quite trainable. American
Cocker Spaniels may suffer from quite a few inherited health problems,
but their affable personality makes up for health concerns. An excellent
bird and small-game hunter, American Cocker Spaniels make a great companion,
good with children and an all-around friendly pup.
