About the Breed
English Cocker Spaniels are affectionate, playful, and gentle dogs known for their beautiful, silky coats and expressive, soulful eyes. Originally bred as hunting dogs in the UK for flushing game birds, they have a keen sense of smell and love for outdoor activities. They are highly trainable, friendly with families and other pets, and thrive on companionship and attention.
Disciplines: Obedience, Agility, Hunting, Therapy and Service Work, Show and Conformation, Scent Work.
Traditional Breed Specific Genetic Tests:
✓ Acral Mutilation Syndrome
✓ Bernard-Soulier Syndrome
✓ Degenerative Myelopathy (Common Variant)
✓ Exercise-Induced Collapse
✓ Familial Nephropathy (Cocker Spaniel Type)
✓ Gallbladder Mucoceles
✓ Glycogen Storage Disease VII, PFK Deficiency
✓ Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration
✓ Skeletal Dysplasia 2