[24], In a 2004 UK Kennel Club survey, the most common causes of death were cancer (30%), old age (17%), cardiac (9%), and "combinations" (7%). Roan puppies are born white with coloured patches and the white becomes roan as they grow up, similar to the spots on Dalmatians. Rage Syndrome can affect any and all breeds. At Crufts, the English Cocker Spaniel has been the most successful breed in winning Best in Show, winning on a total of seven occasions between 1928 and 2009, with wins in 1930, 1931, 1938, 1939, 1948, 1950 and 1996. [28], Some uncommon health issues that can also have an effect on English Cocker Spaniels include canine hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, canine dilated cardiomyopathy, and heart murmurs. Ch. [25] [2] There are "field" or "working" cockers and "house" cockers. Duncroft. [44], A field-bred cocker spaniel is first and foremost an upland flushing dog. Outside the US, the breed is usually known simply as the Cocker Spaniel, as is the American Cocker Spaniel within the US. I can be contacted anytime to discuss my future breeding plans. Cockers are one of the smallest members of the sporting group of dogs . The American breed has a shorter snout, is more likely to get ear infections, and is groomed differently from the English Cocker. Hiking Miles: English Cocker Spaniels may have the stamina to hike up to five miles. Although registered as the same breed, the two strains have diverged significantly enough that they are rarely crossed. Once bred as birding dogs, they still have that retriever instinct and mentality, making for an energetic and intelligent pup that excels in competitions. findings on aggressive behaviour. [34][35], A link between coat colour and temperament has been proposed. According to the 1840 Encyclopedia of Rural Sports, Cockers were 12–20 lb (5.5–9 kg). They come in solid (or "self"), parti-coloured, and roan types of markings. My dogs are not kenneled because they are part of the family. Woof! Since then, the Springer and Cocker enthusiasts have bred in the separate traits that they desired. [3] The closely related English Springer Spaniels are larger than either types of cockers, growing to between 19 and 19.75 inches (48.3 and 50.2 cm) for the females, and 19.25 and 20 inches (48.9 and 50.8 cm) for the males, and weighing between 23 and 25 kilograms (51 and 55 lb). English Cocker Spaniels require 1½ to 2½ cups of quality dry dog food each day, based on age and activity level. "...in those days only those dogs up to a hard day’s work and sensible specimens were allowed to live, as absolute sporting purposes were about their only enjoyment and dog shows were hardly heard of...".[4]. They were originally divided from the English Cocker solely on a size basis, but were bred over the years for different specific traits. First points and Best Opposite Sex for Cayenne at 6months and a few days. [48] He was subsequently featured in a family portrait with the Duke and Duchess and Prince George in March 2014.[49]. All English Cocker Spaniel found here are from AKC-Registered parents. Please dress in old warm clothes! An email only saying you "want a puppy" or "call me", will NOT receive a response. Langley, BC. The English Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gun dog. [2] Cuban authorities train and use English Cocker Spaniels as sniffer dogs to check for drugs or food products in passengers' baggage at Cuban airports. [23], English Cocker Spaniels in the UK, USA and Canada have an average lifespan of 11 to 12 years;[24] this is a typical longevity for purebred dogs, but a little less than most other breeds of their size. Calalta. Additionally, small dogs from Sussex Spaniel litters were called Cockers. BC Cocker Club, Surrey, British Columbia. [4] Solid English Cocker colours can come in black, liver/brown, red/golden with black or brown pigmentation,[13] and Parti-coloured cockers come in blue roan, liver roan, orange roan with black or brown pigmentation, lemon roan with black or brown pigmentation, black and white ticked, liver and white ticked, orange and white ticked with black or brown pigmentation, lemon and white ticked with black or brown pigmentation,[14] black and white, liver and white with brown pigmentation, orange and white with black or brown pigmentation, lemon and white with black or brown pigmentation. While some have claimed this colour is from a cross with a different breed, geneticists have discovered English Cocker sable is unique to this breed. Lupo was born in a litter just prior to Christmas 2011, and was given to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.