The american cocker spaniel was bred smaller as american woodcocks are smaller than their european cousins, and the breeds appearance changed slightly during the first part of the 20th century as the preference by american breeders was for a more stylized. The american cocker spaniel loves to be in the thick of things and will gaily accompany the family on a walk at every opportunity. Upbeat outdoors, mellow indoors, ecs are happy to flush a bird or snooze at your feet good with children. In other parts of the world, it is called the american cocker spaniel. The newly illustrated blue book, the study of the cocker spaniel, is now available for sale. American cocker spaniel, cocker spaniel dog, english cocker spaniel, spaniel. Out of 189 breeds in the american kennel club, where 1 is most popular and 189 is least popular, american cockers rank 29th. Jim is a breeder of parti color american cocker spaniels as well as a serious amateur photographer. Merry and responsive, alive with energy energy level. The cocker spaniels inherent desire to hunt ren ders him a capable gun dog when. This book is highly coveted in the cocker spaniel world. The cocker spaniel stood out from the rest because it is the smallest.
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The american cocker spaniel is referred to as the cocker spaniel within the united states. This wonderful book, a must for all cocker spaniel fanciers, can be ordered from nancy gallant. By the 1930s the american variety had become so different from its english ancestors that it. Jan 19, 2010 22yearold spirited cocker spaniel could be the worlds oldest dog. Todays english cocker spaniel is known for their energy on the hunt and their happygolucky personality while at. The american spaniel club is the parent club of the cocker spaniel and was established in 1881.
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Recommended by top breeders and trainers, this book is the responsible first choice of every new owner of an american cocker spaniel. American cocker spaniel, english cocker spaniel, garth williams, vintage dog. A comprehensive guide to owning and caring for your dog comprehensive owners guide. This is the go to american cocker spaniel coffee table book. American cocker spaniel simple english wikipedia, the.
Todays english cocker spaniel is known for their energy on the hunt and their happygolucky personality while at home. My name is carlos, the gorgeous male cocker spaniel. The cocker spaniel easily wins anyones heart with its expressive dark eyes, big ears, and fluffy coat. How to train your american cocker spaniel by chad johnson. American cocker spaniel cute small dog breeds pictures. American cocker spaniel dog breed facts and information. The american cocker spaniel is always active and looking to play. Parti color american cocker spaniels and the people who love them. Makes a wonderful gift, coffee table book, or knowledge tool for anyone with a cocker. The cocker spaniel is one of the many spaniel breeds that came from spain. The english cocker spaniel is a descendant of dogs that were utilized to flush out small game birds in the english countryside.
Everything you need to know about your spaniel, including health care, training, breeding a. Celebrating the cocker spaniel american kennel club. American cocker spaniel dog breed book by richard g. When the american spaniel club joined the american kennel club, which the american spaniel club antedated by several years, it was accepted and thereafter recognized as the parent club of sporting spaniels, a role and responsibility it assumed. Fortunately, cocker spaniels are very easy to train, especially when they are trained as puppies. The american cocker spaniel is the smallest dog recognized by the american kennel club as a sporting dog, being on average between.
It is a dog of normal proportions, with medium long silky fur on the body and ears, hanging down on the legs and belly known as feathering. It evolved in the us where breeders developed it from the english cocker spaniel to become the glamorous american type we see today. Cocker spaniel dog breed information american kennel club. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Jan 31, 2000 whether its housebreaking problems, allergies or fleas, this book is the way to prevention, providing the reader with the necessary guidance an owner needs from puppyhood through the senior years. American cocker spaniel, american cocker spaniel training. Also, a cocker spaniel is on the coppertone sunscreen bottle. The new owner will welcome advice about puppyproofing the home. Original pages from a vintage childrens book first published in the 1950s. I admit, its not the catchiest title that rolls right off the tongue. This book provides the muchneeded factual information about the american cocker and its. By the 1930s the american variety had become so different from its english ancestors that it received status as a separate breed by the.
The underside of your cocker spaniels ears also needs to be brushed and cleaned regularly throughout the week. Cocker spaniels have had starring roles over the years in many dog books, including novels, poetry, and memoirs. Parti color american cocker spaniels by jim zimmerlin. Prerequisite to good movement is balance between the front and the rear assemblies. A black cocker named brucie helped popularize the breed by twice winning westminsters best in show, in 1940 and 41, but the cocker s american heyday came in the 1950s. This is because there is a cocker spaniel called english cocker spaniel. A wonderful book filled to bursting with information for the cocker spaniel owner. Similarly, a cocker spaniel called charkie features in the popular childrens book and tv series, curious george.
Dec 6, 2016 the heartwarming true story of how one special cocker spaniel turned four strangers into family. Beautiful photos, grooming tips, training, showing, and just general enjoyment of. The american cocker spaniel, though the smallest of the sporting dogs, possesses a typical sporting dog gait. Beautiful photos, grooming tips, training, showing, and just general enjoyment of a merry little breed of dog. Cocker spaniels complete pet owners manual by sucher, jamie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The american cocker spaniel training book is a truly informative and unique training guide, full of reliable and tested information written for the admirers of this wonderful breed.
The american cocker spaniel is such a common breed that many people breed them. You need to have a lot of spare time to play and to train this breed as well as enough spare time to take care of its high maintenance coat. The book of the cocker spaniel 1982 joan brearley 336 pages isbn10. Where can you buy or adopt an american cocker spaniel. This is an excellent book for anyone who is a huge fan of the american cocker spaniel. The ideal american cocker spaniel owners would be a loving busy family that enjoy long and energy zapping walks. In the late 1800s, many english cockers were brought to america, but american hunters preferred a slightly smaller dog to hunt quail and other small game birds. Get push notifications with news, features and more.
There are two varieties of cocker spaniels the english and the american. And thats how i came up with the title for the book. The cocker spaniel is very efficient in retrieving small game. See more ideas about vintage childrens books, childrens books, vintage. This is an easytoread, and indepth text which you will thoroughly enjoy. The american cocker spaniel is not a crossbred dog. The cocker spaniels national parent club, the american spaniel club, has a health committee that looks at breed health issues and makes recommendations to breeders for required health testing. This book is simply a collection of some of his favorite cocker spaniel photos from the last ten years.
American cocker spaniels are found here regularly, although cocker spaniel rescue groups do try to move cockers out of shelters and into their rescue network. Club and breed history american spaniel club cocker. Obo was the offspring of a sussex spaniel sire and a field spaniel dam field spaniels are related to springers. The prototypes of modern cocker spaniels were obo 1879, predecessor of todays english cocker spaniel and obo ii, considered father of american cocker spaniels. For a cocker spaniel who would be about 110 to 154 years old in human years, uno can still remarkably act like a puppy. Feb 27, 2020 cocker spaniels are easygoing, cheerful, and playful dogs that make excellent pets. If you have small children, i would be very careful about choosing an american cocker spaniel.
The cocker spaniels standout feature is its double coat. American cocker spaniel small, medium and big dog breeds. The result is a lot of poorlybred cockers with neurotic behaviors, including aggression. Parti color american cocker spaniels by jim zimmerlin blurb. Unfortunately, most of those people dont know how to produce good temperaments. Shandys american cocker spaniels pet groomer hamilton. American cocker spaniel s for dummies, american cocker spaniel book. The book of cocker spaniel by joan mcdonald brearley. May 21, 2020 cocker spaniels hill crest cockers is the result of a lifetime of loving and owning cocker spaniels. American cocker spaniels are one of the most common breeds in the united states. They are mediumsized dogs, with a mediumsized energy level and a generally happy personality. These little dogs love to walk and will enjoy plenty of play sessions. The spaniel family is a large one, of considerable antiquity.
Jim zims book parti color american cocker spaniels. I loved this book because it was a trip down memory lane. For any cocker spaniel enthusiast, this book is the one to have and to keep for all posterity. American cocker spaniel, cocker spaniel dog, english cocker spaniel, spaniel puppies, dogs and puppies, doggies, springer spaniel, beautiful dogs. Buy the complete american cocker spaniel by norman a.
Buying from a dog breeder you can buy an american cocker spaniel from a show breeder, who breeds cockers to match a detailed standard of appearance for the dog show ring. The book was written years ago by 2 fanciers who were very. An owners guide all you need to know about yr by jane simmonds isbn. The american cocker has evolved somewhat differently in type, size, and coloring from the breed now recognized as the english cocker spaniel.
Dog owners guide to american and english cocker spaniels. Cocker spaniels today book of the breed joyce caddy. The american version of the cocker spaniel is derived from the english cocker spaniel. Cocker spaniels typically love the water, so its important to dry their ears thoroughly after a swim. All about american cocker spaniel puppies ebook by chad. In the united states, the breed is usually called the cocker spaniel. The american cocker spaniel started out as the english cocker spaniel but was bred with other breeds because the americans liked their hunting dogs smaller in order to hunt game birds. The american cocker is smaller, with a rounder head, shorter muzzle, and more profuse coat than. This book provides the much needed factual information about the american cocker spaniel and its ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behaviour of the breed.
This is an easytoread, and indepth text which you will thoroughly. Feel free to just call it jims coffee table book or the cocker photo book, if youd like. American cocker spaniel dog breed profile petfinder. The two were ultimately split into different breeds in 1947, with the american version continuing to be known simply as cocker spaniel in the u. We are committed to raising quality american cocker spaniel puppies that are healthy, intelligent and have good temperaments.