Gundogs Group - American Cocker Spaniel

The name of the American Cocker Spaniel is derived from the predilection of the English Cockers for "cocking," or hunting woodcock. Distinguished by its small stature- suited to the lighter New World game birds-shorter head and extremely dense coat, it is the smallest of American gundogs.

Coat: Short and fine on head, medium length on body, with enough undercoat to give protection.

Color: Black, jet black; black and tan and brown and tan, with definite tan markings on jet black or brown body; particolors and tricolors.

Features: Head rounded and well developed; eyes full and looking directly forward; back slopes slightly downward from shoulders to tail; the tail is characteristically docked.

Size: Height: dogs 14½-l5½ in, bitches 13½-14½ in. Weight: 24-28 lb.

Care: Needs plenty of exercise, daily brushing and combing.

Character: A useful, all-purpose gundog, makes a fine housepet, and it is usually good with children.