Cocker Spaniel Information

The Cocker Spaniel information we offer on this page is directed mainly towards both prospective and new Cocker Spaniel owners - it's meant only as a general introduction to Cocker Spaniels.

After reading these articles we're sure you'll be more knowledgeable about the Cocker Spaniel, and hopefully, confident that it's the right breed for you.

Our starting point is to give a brief outline of the origins and history of Cocker Spaniels, describe the Cocker Spaniel temperament and characteristics, an insight into Cocker Spaniel health concerns, and other, more general Cocker Spaniel information.

Cocker Spaniel History

The English Cocker Spaniel has been with us for many years, either as a willing gundog, or as a loving family pet.

If you're planning to buy a Cocker Spaniel puppy, or even if you already own one, how much do you really know about their background? Where did the Cocker Spaniel breed originate? How were they used in hunting?

To help answer these questions, an outline of the history of Cocker Spaniels is given here.

Cocker Spaniel Characteristics

The English Cocker Spaniel is a very handsome dog, with its glossy coat and typically long Cocker Spaniel ears.

When they look up at you with their beautiful soulful eyes, who could resist them?

Learn more about Cocker Spaniel characteristics.

Cocker Spaniel Information - Their Temperament

The Cocker Spaniel temperament is very gentle and loving; once you've owned one, you won't want to own any other breed of dog.

They're an exceptional breed - equally happy as working gundogs, or as affectionate companions or family pets; and they're especially good with children.

Cocker Spaniels are also very intelligent, which makes them easy to train. Learn more about the Cocker Spaniel temperament.

Cocker Spaniel Information - Colours

Cocker Spaniels come in various solid colours such as, golden, chocolate (liver), black, golden, etc, and parti-colours for example, black and white, and then there are Cocker Spaniels with roan markings.

Learn more about the Cocker Spaniel Colours.

Where canine health is concerned, there are some conditions which are hereditary in Cocker Spaniels and some that are simply ailments common to all breeds.

If you own, or are planning to own a Cocker Spaniel, not only will you need to be aware of canine health in general, you'll also need to be aware of all health concerns for the Cocker Spaniel breed. Learn more about health concerns in the Cocker Spaniel.

There are many other Spaniel breeds, including the American Cocker Spaniel, the Clumber Spaniel, the Irish Water Spaniel, the Field Spaniel, and so on.

Some of these breeds look very different from the 'typical' Spaniel, but all are very special in their own different way. Some are some more pleasing on the eye than others, and some more suited to a certain terrain, and a few make better hunting dogs than family pets. Follow this link for a brief description and photographs of a range of Spaniel breeds.

Other Types Of Dog Breed

If you're still not convinced that the Cocker Spaniel is the right breed for you (we find that hard to believe!) why not take a look at our dog breeds page.

This page offers information on all dog breeds, from the American Cocker Spaniel to the Yorkshire Terrier - an A to Z of dog breeds!

We hope you enjoy browsing, and wish you every success in finding the perfect breed for you!

We hope this English Cocker Spaniel information page, and its relevant links, have given you an insight into the Cocker Spaniel's origins and history, and has explained enough to make you feel a little more confident about the different Spaniel breeds.

If you haven't yet chosen your Cocker Spaniel puppy, why not take a look at our article on Buying A Puppy?

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