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Show Know Your Pots . ,7' , v. ) ; v THE COCKER SPANIEL by Mary Notestine The . Cocker Spaniel is algp-called algp-called the Cocking Spaniel orand the Woodcock Spaniel. It is the most popular of the Spaniel breeds and next to the Fox Terrier, it is second in popularity of all dogs. It was created during the last century by British Sportsmen to be used for flushing Woodcock. It is between the Field and the Springer Spaniel in size, but it used to be low-to-ground and long-bodied. long-bodied. It is an excellent hunter and is also a happy and active dog. However, today it is bred mainly for exhibition and companionship. com-panionship. Its height is anywhere between 15 12 inches and 16 12 inches tall and it weighs from 25 to 28 pounds. Its coat is flat, sleek, silky, close, and with feathers, and ear-fringes. The head is domed, and it has a square muzzle muz-zle and a distinct stop. The ears are set low, finely leathered, and not exceeding the length of the nose. The tail is docked and is set low. It has either brown or ' hazel eyes. Its body is compact with a short back. Its color is jet black, red, golden, liver, blue roan and red roan, but all shades are allowed. White is not an accepted color on the Cocker Spaniel. |