| Origin Of A True Dog... |
English Cocker Spaniel
American Cocker Spaniel.
Most known as the smallest hunting dog in the AKC group of Sporting, and the
number 1 family dog, comes a European breed closely related to the English
Cocker. The American Cocker Spaniel is considered a "family first" companion
and never far from it's owner. The 2 breeds originated in England in the early to
mid 1600's. They were never considered 2 breeds until 1946. All over the
United States, the Cocker was the most popular breed of all time. Known for
their sweet, lucious, brown eyes the cocker took off at #1!
Breeding these immaculate dogs for hunting, England came and took the breed
over after many immigrants and explorers became interested in the breeds'
intelligence. They were bred for retrieving a large bird called the "woodcock"
for the royal family and farmers from the beginning. The name "Cocker Spaniel"
means "Woodcock hunter of Spain" although, there is no significant evidence
that the dog was ever bred in Spain.
In the great year of 1776, Christopher Columbus was off to discover the new
land now known as America. He took many breeds of dog with him for different
purposes. The mastiff, and many other game breeds along with the cocker, were
shipped on the Mayflower and headed to the new land. The 13 original colonies
were formed and became very interested in the breed. They were still used for
pets, and hunting game.
After years, and years of breeding, the Cocker Spaniel is still considered one of
the most popular breeds of all time for their temperament, ability to do work,
and their companionship of intelligence and compassion.
All over the United States, the Cocker was the most popular breed of all time.
Known for their sweet, lucious, brown eyes the cocker took off at #1!
In the early 1960's the popularity of the breed soared as the Disney Classic
"Lady and the Tramp" came out in theatres. People became more and more
fascinated with the Cocker because everybody wanted a dog just like "Lady".
Her elegance and smarts made the breed #1 for more than 10 years. Clothes,
dolls, stuffed animals, novelty items, were all made in Cocker Spaniel as Lady
made the breed fly.
Today, the breed is still in the top 20 and usually 14 or 15 classified by the
AKC. The people's interest in the Cocker still remains strong and promising.
Described as a "Merry breed", the Cocker truly represents it's reputation. They
are loving, smart, playful, and sweet all in one dog. Can't get any better than
that!
The strong and sometimes maternal instincts in the breed still remain in power.
A cockers' natural instinct to hunt and retrieve birds and game still plays a huge
roll in the breeding.
Today, the cocker is still used in retrieving as their hunting background comes
into play when they see, taste, or hear a bird.
Lady, was a buff or cream color. Instead, there is every variety such as, black
and white, red and white, black, black and tan, roan of every color. There are
now more than 15 different varieties.
Still known as one of the sweetest family dogs of all time, the public still
cannot resist the love of a cocker!
DID YOU KNOW?!?!
COCKER CELEBRITIES!
PRESIDENTIAL COCKERS!
Here's an example of the 2 different breeds. The English is the oldest of the 2.
number 1 family dog, comes a European breed closely related to the English
Cocker. The American Cocker Spaniel is considered a "family first" companion
and never far from it's owner. The 2 breeds originated in England in the early to
mid 1600's. They were never considered 2 breeds until 1946. All over the
United States, the Cocker was the most popular breed of all time. Known for
their sweet, lucious, brown eyes the cocker took off at #1!
Breeding these immaculate dogs for hunting, England came and took the breed
over after many immigrants and explorers became interested in the breeds'
intelligence. They were bred for retrieving a large bird called the "woodcock"
for the royal family and farmers from the beginning. The name "Cocker Spaniel"
means "Woodcock hunter of Spain" although, there is no significant evidence
that the dog was ever bred in Spain.
In the great year of 1776, Christopher Columbus was off to discover the new
land now known as America. He took many breeds of dog with him for different
purposes. The mastiff, and many other game breeds along with the cocker, were
shipped on the Mayflower and headed to the new land. The 13 original colonies
were formed and became very interested in the breed. They were still used for
pets, and hunting game.
After years, and years of breeding, the Cocker Spaniel is still considered one of
the most popular breeds of all time for their temperament, ability to do work,
and their companionship of intelligence and compassion.
All over the United States, the Cocker was the most popular breed of all time.
Known for their sweet, lucious, brown eyes the cocker took off at #1!
In the early 1960's the popularity of the breed soared as the Disney Classic
"Lady and the Tramp" came out in theatres. People became more and more
fascinated with the Cocker because everybody wanted a dog just like "Lady".
Her elegance and smarts made the breed #1 for more than 10 years. Clothes,
dolls, stuffed animals, novelty items, were all made in Cocker Spaniel as Lady
made the breed fly.
Today, the breed is still in the top 20 and usually 14 or 15 classified by the
AKC. The people's interest in the Cocker still remains strong and promising.
Described as a "Merry breed", the Cocker truly represents it's reputation. They
are loving, smart, playful, and sweet all in one dog. Can't get any better than
that!
The strong and sometimes maternal instincts in the breed still remain in power.
A cockers' natural instinct to hunt and retrieve birds and game still plays a huge
roll in the breeding.
Today, the cocker is still used in retrieving as their hunting background comes
into play when they see, taste, or hear a bird.
Lady, was a buff or cream color. Instead, there is every variety such as, black
and white, red and white, black, black and tan, roan of every color. There are
now more than 15 different varieties.
Still known as one of the sweetest family dogs of all time, the public still
cannot resist the love of a cocker!
DID YOU KNOW?!?!
- There have been found literature stating of a so called "Spanyell" as far back
as 910 AD in France! - Even though, the name "Cocker Spaniel" means "Woodcock Hunter of Spain",
experts, and scientists, have no proof that the dog actually came from Spain. It
is actually believed that they may have come from France, as potential evidence
states. - The first offical agility trial in any country was conducted in England in 1899. The
winner was a Cocker named "Stylish Pride" However, the first trial for Cockers,
was held in America in 1924.
COCKER CELEBRITIES!
- "Spot" of the "Fun with Dick and Jane" books, introduced millions of
schoolchildren to Cocker Spaniels. Although the original 1930s "Spot" was a
terrier, by 1940 he was a black and white Cocker. - Cover boy "Butch" was known as the model for many magazine covers drawn by
Albert Staehl. The black parti made his first of 25 appearances on the "Saturday
Evening Post" in 1944. He was usually classified upon doing some sort of
mischief. "Butch" and "Butch Jr." (his son) made front covers for more than 20
years. - "Lady" from the Disney classic "Lady and the Tramp" made the country fall
deeply in love with cockers. - "Champion Dog Prince" was the hero of a children's book of the same name
published in 1958. It was the story of a Cocker who became a National Field Trial
Champion. - The Coppertone Cocker, shown pulling the bathing suit off a young girl and
exposing her tan line in an advertisement for a brand of sun tan lotion, was
modeled after the artist's neighbor's black cocker. - Lucille Ball, had a buff female. It is uncertain the name of the dog.
- Oprah Winfrey, has 2 black cockers by the names of Sophie, and Solomon.
PRESIDENTIAL COCKERS!
- "Dot", a parti was one of many dogs belonging to Rutherford B. Hayes.
- "Feller", a buff, arrived as an unanticipated and unwanted gift to Harry Truman.
When he gave the puppy to the White House physician, dog owners accused
him of being "Anti-dog". - "Checkers", a black parti belonging to vice-presidential candidate Richard
Nixon, played a role in the 1952 election. Accused of accepting gifts of over
$18,000, Nixon held up Checkers to the camera and admitted the dog had been a
gift. "The kids love the dog" he proclaimed, "and we're going to keep it!" The
action won his sympathy from the public. - "Shannon" and buff, was presented by the Irish Prime Minister to Jonh F.
Kennedy. - "Zeke", a buff Cocker, never lived in the White House, but he did live in the
Arkansas governor's mansion when future president, Bill Clinton lived there
Here's an example of the 2 different breeds. The English is the oldest of the 2.