Spaniels are beautiful long-haired hunting dogs. They come from Spain. They were later brought to England by Celtic tribes. And from there they have already spread throughout the world. They are cute companions with slightly sad eyes and a mischievous personality.
#1 The Cocker Spaniel is the smallest dog classified in the AKC Sporting Group.
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#2 These small spaniels were originally bred to hunt birds.
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#3 hey were especially skilled at hunting a type of bird called the woodcock. This is where the Cocker Spaniel’s name comes from.
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