What is the difference between cocker and springer spaniels

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Each kennel club is highly particular about the breed characteristics especially about the heights and weights. The American cockers are smaller and slightly lighter than the English cockers. A male English cocker is 39 — 41 centimetres tall while a female measures 38 — 39 centimetres at the withers. Heights at withers are 37 — 39 centimetres and 34 — 37 centimetres in respectively male and female American cocker spaniels.

The shaping of the back is slanted in more American cockers than in their English cousins. The hind legs of English cocker spaniel are straight while American counterparts have a slanted pair of hind legs. Cocker spaniels are available in a range of colours with or without patterns. Their colourations include golden, red, and black with tan. However, it would not be complete without stating the characteristic drooping ears of the cockers.

Springer spaniels are of two main types known as English and Welsh based on the countries of origin. But the breeders on either side of the ocean had different priorities. Although they were still considered the same breed, in the AKC recognized the English type as a separate variety of Cocker Spaniel. But fanciers wanted to keep the English variety pure and vowed not to breed the two types together. There are definite structural similarities between the two breeds.

Both should be solid, well-proportioned, and balanced in their front and rear construction to allow them to push through heavy brush. And both have coats that are easy to care for with proper grooming.

But breed differences are clear when you know what to look for. The Cocker Spaniel is slightly longer than tall, whereas the ECS is a taller dog that has more height than length, giving him a squarer shape.

The correct expression is soft and melting, with tight eyes that are full and slightly oval. The muzzle is equal in length to the skull and plushy, but not overdone.

Kepley describes Cocker Spaniels as the ultimate family companion. They can thrive in city, suburban, or rural settings, as long as they get regular exercise. Cocker Spaniels need weekly brushing, but their happy personality and wish to be involved in all kinds of activities make that a small price to pay.