Appearance American Cocker Spaniel



a black american cocker spaniel


the american cocker spaniel smallest dog recognised american kennel club sporting dog, being on average between 13.5 , 15.5 inches (34 , 39 cm) high @ withers. dog of normal proportions, medium long silky fur on body , ears, hanging down on legs , belly (known feathering). head has upturned nose , ears hang down. breed standard states size on 15.5 inches (39 cm) inches males , 14.5 inches (37 cm) females disqualification @ conformation shows. american cocker spaniels weigh around 24 30 pounds (11 14 kg) on average, females of breed weighing less males.


the head of american cocker spaniel makes breed recognizable, rounded dome of skull, well-pronounced stop, , square shaped lip. drop ears long, low set, long silky fur, , eyes dark, large, , rounded. nose can black or brown depending on colour of breed.


the coat of breed come in variety of shades colours being separated 3 main groups: black/black , tan, solid colour other black (ascob), , parti-colour. black variety either black, or tan points on dog s head, feet , tail in pattern called black , tan. group known ascob includes other solid colours light cream through dark red, although lighter colouring allowed on feathering according standards. parti-coloured dogs white patches of colour such black or brown, , includes roan coloured dogs. in addition, american cockers coats can come in pattern known merle, not recognised american kennel club.


american cockers have rounder eyes, domed skull, shorter muzzle , more pronounced eyebrows english cockers, head more setter-like. in colours, roan colours rarer in american variety in english shade of buff common in american not seen in english breed @ all, although there english cocker spaniels considered shade of red. english breed larger, being between 14.5–15.5 inches (37–39 cm) in height.



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