Cocker Spaniel
- Height 37–39 cm 34–37 cm
- Weight 11–15 kg 9–12 kg
- Life span 12–15 years
- Exercise 45 min/day
The Cocker Spaniel is in the AKC's Sporting Group. It comes from United States, New England. Males weigh 11–15 kg and females 9–12 kg. It stands 34–39 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
The Cocker Spaniel is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in England for flushing and retrieving game. They are intelligent, friendly, and eager to please, and make excellent hunting dogs.
- Group
- Sporting Group
- Origin
- United States, New England
- Coat
- medium · black and black and tan
- Also known as
- American Cocker Spaniel, Cocker, and Merry Cocker
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, CKC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Cocker Spaniel. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from images.akc.org akc.org showsightmagazine.com en.wikipedia.org petmd.com
Cocker Spaniel FAQ
- How long does a Cocker Spaniel live?
- The Cocker Spaniel has a life span of 12–15 years.
- How big does a Cocker Spaniel get?
- Males weigh 11–15 kg and females 9–12 kg. Height ranges from 34–39 cm.
- Is the Cocker Spaniel hypoallergenic?
- No, the Cocker Spaniel is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Cocker Spaniel in?
- The Cocker Spaniel is in the AKC's Sporting Group.
More from the Sporting Group
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American Water Spaniel
9
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Barbet
8
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Boykin Spaniel
8
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Brittany
4
-
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
10
-
Clumber Spaniel
9
-
Curly-Coated Retriever
9
-
English Cocker Spaniel
10
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