English Cocker Spaniel dog
Medium breed regular energy Silky coat Sporting Group 🌍 United Kingdom

English Cocker Spaniel

Energetic, Merry, Responsive

The English Cocker Spaniel is a compactly built sporting dog standing between 15 to 17 inches at the shoulder. The softly contoured head, with its dark, melting eyes that convey an alert and dignified expression, is framed by lush, close-lying ears. The medium-length coat, seen i…

⚖️ 26–34 lbs (11.79–15.42 kg) 📏 15–17" 🎂 12–14 yr lifespan 🧠 Intelligence #18 (Excellent)

English Cocker Spaniel Characteristics

Energy

60%

Shedding

40%

Trainability

100%

Grooming

60%

Friendliness

80%

Coat Type

Silky coat

2-3 Times a Week Brushing

Breed Data

🧠
#18
Intelligence
🎂
11.7yr
Avg lifespan
💰
$19K
Lifetime cost
🍖
$324/yr
Annual food
👨‍👩‍👧
Great
With kids
🩺
0
Known conditions

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English Cocker Spaniel Care Tips

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Benefits from 30-60 minutes daily exercise — walks, play sessions, or swimming.

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Brush 2-3× weekly to maintain coat condition and reduce shedding around the home.

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Highly trainable — excels with positive reinforcement; start obedience classes early.

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FCI Classification

FCI Group

Group 8 — Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs

Section

Opjagende honden

Status

recognized