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Breed Standards for
the English Cocker Spaniel |
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General Appearance: |
Slightly taller than long, compactly built, and short
coupled |
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Head: |
Slightly oval eyes; Slightly flattened skull, with moderate
stop; Softly contoured head, with soft expression; Low-set
ears |
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Tail: |
Docked tail, carried horizontally |
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Color: |
Solid black, liver, or red, black and tan, liver and tan,
and any of these colors on a white background either
parti-colored, ticked or roan |
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Size: |
Weight: male: 28-34 lb; female: 26-32 lb
Height: male: 16-17”; female 15-16” |
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Gait: |
Powerful and ground covering |
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Coat: |
Medium length, silky in texture, and either flat or slightly
wavy |
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Temperament: |
It
is cheerful, inquisitive, demonstrative, devoted, biddable,
loyal, and sensitive. |
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