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Appearance: 13-15” (33-38 cm) 15-30 lb (7-14 kg) Medium length, silky, flator wavy outercoat. Undercoat adequate for protection. Ears, chest, abdomen, legs well feathered.
Personality
A well bred American Cocker Spaniel has a sweet easy-going temperament. He is happy, trusting and intelligent, easy to train and good at a range of dog sports like agility, flyball and obedience. He is big enough to enjoy long walks, swims and hikes, yet small enough to be portable when travelling. After enjoying some exercise, he is happy to sit back and relax.
History
When Cocker Spaniels were imported to North America from England, breeders began to select for a different type of dog, choosing smaller animals with more leg and a shorter body. By the 1930s, the two breed types had become so different they were split. The original type was called the English Cocker Spaniel, and the new one the American Cocker Spaniel (or just Cocker Spaniel in the US). Because he was both an excellent family dog and useful hunter’s companion, the Cocker Spaniel’s popularity soared. As demand increased, many unscrupulous breeders sprung up and the breed suffered from temperamental and constitutional problems. Dedicated breeders worked to promote and maintain sound breeding practices, preserving a true breed type and temperament. The breed remains popular to this day.
American Cocker Spaniel Breeders:
Aladdin Reg’d
British Columbia
Breeders of quality black, black/tan and buff American Cocker Spaniels for Performance, Pet or Show. All breeding dogs are health tested OFA (eyes, hips and patellas) and PRA-prcd clear.
Phone: Carol Edwards (250) 545-5269
Website: www.aladdinacs.net
Email: spaniels@telus.net
Brinlook Reg’d
Ontario
American Cocker Spaniels. All colours but chocolate. Home raised. Top quality, long history of cockers. Puppies available occasionally. ,
Phone: Doug Batty (226) 268-0405
Address: Aylmer, ON. N5H 3E8 (Box 405)
Countrydream’s Reg’d
Ontario
Well socialized puppies and adults, health and temperament guaranteed, SLT yearly. Selectively bred, Champion bloodlines from American/ Canadian lines. Home raised puppies with love. 244 Meadows Rd, Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0.
Phone: Cindy Bousfield (905) 772-3538
Website: countrydreamscockers.tripod.com
Email: bousfield@xplornet.com
Silkroad Reg’d
Ontario
Breeders of Champion American Cocker Spaniels. Our Champion breeding stock is certified OFA Healthtested parents for healthier puppies. We do have puppies occasionally & breed to produce healthy, sound & wonderful temperaments. Visit us on FB @SilkroadKennel
Phone: Patty & Mike Vossen (519) 736-4801; (519) 980-3793
Website: www.silkroadkennels.com
Email: mpvossen@cdpwise.net
