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15 Interesting Facts About Cocker Spaniels

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The English Cocker Spaniel is a hunting dog straight out of a picture book. He is fearless, lively, and persistent. In everyday dealings, the dog breed is friendly and adaptable.

English Cocker Spaniel – Classification FCI

FCI Group 8: Retrievers – Search dogs – Water dogs

Section 2: Search dogs
With work test
Country of origin: Great Britain
FCI standard number: 5

Height at the withers:

Males: 39-41 cm
Females: 38-39 cm

Weight: 13-14.8kg

Use: scavenger dog

#2 With the right upbringing and appropriate activity, he is also suitable as a family dog.

#3 The English Cocker Spaniel owes its ancestry to a medieval scavenger dog that was bred specifically to track down woodcocks.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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