American Cocker Spaniel evolved in the last century from its cousin, the English cocker spaniel.
American Cocker Spaniel history begins with the male Obo II and continuing with others like My Own Brucie, Idahurst Belle II, Torohill Trader, Princess Marie, Red Brucie, Windsweep Ladysman, Try - Cob's Candidate, Holmeric of Brookville, Stockdale Town Talk, and others in recent decades and more modern like, Dreamridge Domino, Artru Sky Jack, Cottonwood Congressman, Lurola's Royal Lancer, Terje Tunderbolt, Juban Georgia Jazz, Glen Arden Real McCoy, Majestic Major Avondale, Glenmurray's Solid Black, Empire's Brooklyn Dodger, Rendition Triple Play, Silver Pine California Dream, Baliwick Blackmale, Palm Hills Krugerand, Westglen Black Gamon.
Each of them is an important contribution to the development of the breed we know today.
American Cocker Spaniel was officially separated from the English cocker spaniel in the middle of last century, when it was obvious that the other side of the Atlantic has developed a new breed.
The main differences between breeds are visible in the shape of the head, the back line, tail set and of course the hair.
The overall impression of the cocker is that it is a very lively, intelligent breed; the body must be coherent, compact and have strong and muscular legs.
The expression on his head must be soft.
The skull is fairly rounded, with prominent eyebrows; the mouth is shorter than the English cocker spaniels, square, with a full upper lip.
Muzzle and skull must be in a 1:2 ratio.
The eyes are round, full, brown, is desirable as a darker color, although the chocolate color dogs often appear as a brightly colored eyes.
The ears are long, reaching to the nose; they are planted in the lower part of eyes.
The body should be compact, powerful back, with slightly sloping top line.
The chest is deep and should extend to the elbows.
The tail is mounted on the back end, but never on the back line, must be carried in the back line or above it, moving the tail shows the happy nature of the dog.
Front and rear legs should be parallel and straight, even on the move.
Feet compact, round, should not be turned outward or inside.
Moving of the American should reflect a dog, full of energy, in moving of the legs must be the power of the dog visible, with the largest possible space between front and back legs.
Height: 34 to 39.
5cm.
American cocker spaniel is noticeable especially after his lush hair.
Short hair on the head, the back is medium length.
Hair on ears, legs and torso is long, it must be silk, not wool, not curly, wavy hair is allowed.
Given the color, we separate black American cocker spaniel and black with marks, the other colors (from light cream to red), chocolate and chocolate with marks) and more color (black and white, red and white, three-color and blue and orange).
In Canada, is recognized the so-called "Sable" color, but the standard of the FCI and AKC American Cocker spaniels do not allow it.
Because of his lush hair they require much care.
If we decide to keep a dog in a long, exhibition fur, it also requires regular shearing and regularly washes in 7-14 days.
Dogs should be regularly cut; cutting skills may learn each individual.
American cocker spaniel has a very cheerful character, and is a very smart dog.
Dogs of this breed like to learn all his life.
They are suitable for housing if they, of course, are provided with plenty of exercise.
The exercise is needed, although they have practically become almost exclusively pets.
Their roots are in hunting, in Europe is this already degenerated, while in America they are still used for hunting.
Suitable for families with children, they are excellent with children.
Dogs are in need of human society and are not suitable for life in the garden or in the kennel.
Thomas Grace