Cocker Spaniel Picture
In the Cocker Spaniel picture you’ll see a strong, compact, medium-sized dog with a short back, long hanging ears and silky, fathered coat. According to the AKC breed standard, male Cocker Spaniels stand 15 inches at the withers; females measure 14 inches height. The typical weight of these dogs varies from 15 to 30 pounds. The head of the Cocker Spaniel is finely chiseled with an abrupt stop. The muzzle should be wide and deep, with a strong square jaw. The upper lip should hang down and cover the lower jaw completely. In this breed, dewclaws on front and rear legs are usually removed and the tail is docked to 2/5 of its original length.
The hallmark of the American Cocker Spaniel is its dark, expressive eyes that can be seen on almost any Cocker Spaniel picture. The large round eyes that look straightforward and reflect a happy, loving, and active nature is probably the main attraction these dogs have. Another characteristic feature of the American Cocker Spaniel is its profuse, full feathered silky coat. The basic coat colors are solid buff, tan and black or parti-colored variations of these colors with white. Show quality American Cocker Spaniels are subdivided into three color varieties: black (solid black or black and tan,) any solid color other than black - ASCOB (a range from silver and light cream to dark brown and red,) and parti-colors (having large areas of white and at least 10% coloration.)
A Cocker Spaniel picture gallery found on the Internet will help you make acquaintance with the breed and learn about its general characteristics, but seeing pictures of the breed is not enough when choosing a pet. American Cocker Spaniels make good pets only for those who can make good owners. A typical personality of the breed is friendly, gentle, loyal, and devoted. It develops when the puppy is given proper training and socialization as well as much care and attention. A puppy left on its own will likely become difficult to control.
People who had a negative experience with Cocker Spaniels most likely were not informed about the exercise needs and keeping requirements of the breed. Or they were unfortunate to buy a poorly-bred puppy. Unethical breeders rely on novice and impulsive buyers and place large Cocker Spaniel picture galleries on their websites.
