<h1>English Cocker Spaniel</h1>
English Cocker Spaniel
Aliases: Cockpit, English Cocker Spaniel, English Cocker, English Cocker Spaniee, Cocker Spaniel
Original use: Hunting sandpiper
Personality characteristics: calm personality, neither slow, nor excessive excitement, good nature, sweet and gentle, high obedience, very emotional, energetic, agile, alert, intelligent, optimistic and lively
Height: 38-41 cm
Weight: 12-15 kg
Lifespan: 10-15 years
<h1>History</h1>
Before the 17th century, this type of dog was called the Spanish Hound regardless of its size, body length, pace or slowness. The significant difference in body size in hunting began to gradually attract the attention of hunters, with larger dogs being able to quickly fly prey while smaller ones could be used to hunt hill sandpipers, hence the name Springer spaniel and cocker spaniel or hill sandpiper. In 1892 the British Kennel Club finally confirmed that they were two separate breeds. This Cocker Spaniel is the English Cocker Spaniel.
It should be known that the Springer and Cocker Spaniels were officially recognized as independent breeds in the United Kingdom for some time, they were both kept in the same kennel, and the difference in size made them independent breeds, but they had the same heredity, the same coat color, the same hunting skills and the same external appearance. Cocker Spaniels and Springer spaniels developed at the same time. It is precisely because the English Cocker Spaniel naturally contains the hereditary nature of the Springer that it eventually makes it the most delicate beagle.
<h1>Ancestry</h1>
Native to England, the English Cocker Spaniel has existed for centuries, and as early as 1300 there are dogs with the same ten classifications as the dog.
<h1>Posture characteristics</h1>
Body size: ★★ ☆☆☆☆☆
Ease of initial maintenance: ★ ☆☆☆☆☆☆
Exercise demand: ★★★ ☆☆☆☆
Trainability: ★★★ ☆☆☆☆
Excitement level: ★★★ ☆☆☆☆
Degree of need for care: ★★★ ☆☆☆☆
Noise level: ★★★ ☆☆☆☆
Child friendliness: ★★★★★ ☆
Friendliness to strangers: ★★★★ ☆☆
Animal friendliness: ★★★★★ ☆
Urban adaptability: ★★★★★ ☆
Hair trimming: ★★★★ ☆☆
Appetite: ★★★ ☆☆☆☆
Popularity: ★★ ☆☆☆☆☆
<h1>Maintenance</h1>
In the diet of the British Cocker Spaniel, which has more meat to offer than other dog breeds, it is generally necessary to feed 250-350 grams of meat per day, plus an equal amount of dry vegetarian material and biscuits, and give an appropriate amount of drinking water.
Brush the coat every day with a brush or comb. Cocker Spaniels have long and dense coats on the chest, abdomen and legs, and often dragged on the ground, if not often combed, it will stick to dust or dirt, and even form a clump, not only affect the appearance, but also will be affected by germs and suffer from diseases. In addition to grooming it regularly, bathe them every once in a while.
Every once in a while, it is necessary to do the work of removing tartar and earwax for it, and wash its eyes with light salt water, which is done to prevent the facial features from developing diseases due to impurities. If a disease is found, it should be treated promptly.
<h1>Advantages and disadvantages evaluation</h1>
It has a keen sense of smell and can track and search at a distance of 10 to 15 meters from the hunter.