English Cocker Spaniel Dog
INTRODUCTION
English Cocker Spaniel Dogs are Energetic, Merry, and Responsive dogs they are from the Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 56. They were bred to hunt and have no problem living in apartments or in the countryside because of their size and are great companions to have. English Cocker Spaniel Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 18).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Playful, Affectionate, Friendly, Quiet, Faithful, Trainable
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : England
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They Are the Smallest Sporting Breed
2- These small spaniels were originally bred to hunt birds. They 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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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: English Cocker Spaniel Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Blue Roan, Orange Roan, Black & Tan, Liver Roan
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COAT TYPE
Single coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 61 - 69cm (24 - 27in)
Height: 53 - 58cm (21 - 23in) -
TAIL
Old school fans of Cocker Spaniels believe that docking the tail is to prevent the dog from injuring his/her tail
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WEIGHT
13 - 14 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One to two time a year
Gestation period: 63 Days -
LITTER SIZE
3 to 12 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
American Cocker Spaniel
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1936
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ORIGIN
England
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species : -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Very friendly
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
