Alice White
Cocker Spaniels are a unique breed of dogs that combines the makings of skillful hunters and pleasant companions with whom you can safely go on long hikes. Artificially bred at the beginning of the nineteenth century, cockers became excellent companions for people and are still one of the most popular and widespread breeds.
English Cocker Spaniel vs. American
The American Cocker Spaniel is a direct descendant of the “Europeans”. If English cockers first saw the world in Great Britain, then American dog handlers should be thanked for the emergence of a new branch of spaniels.
Only a person who does not understand breeds can confuse these dogs with each other. Everyone can say that these spaniels have long ears and silky hair. The rest of the dogs are completely different.
Appearance
You can distinguish between English and American Cocker dogs by the following features:
Growth. Europeans are slightly taller than Americans. The growth of the first is on average 41 cm, of the second – 38 cm.
Weight. Americans weigh about 10kg, while gluttonous Englishmen can get fat up to 15kg.
Body structure. The British are more massive, they have strong and strong legs, a short back, and relatively short stature.
Coat. Americans are longer-haired than their breed cousins.
Important! The coat of representatives of both breeds needs constant care, combing, and washing.
Temperament
By nature, both American and English Cocker are very sympathetic, kind, and intelligent dogs. They love to be the center of attention in both humans and dogs. They perfectly converge with other animals and accept them into the ranks of family members.
In training, the British can show more willfulness and indifference than the Americans. Those, in turn, react emotionally to loneliness and may even get sick if they are constantly alone, or do not receive proper attention from the owner.
Important! Due to the fact that at one time the demand for the Cocker Spaniel breed greatly increased, inexperienced breeders began to breed them, which slightly “spoiled” the temperament of the dogs. In order not to face problems in raising and training a puppy in the house, you need to purchase only from trusted kennel owners, requiring you to provide all the necessary documents and medical certificates.
