WHAT IS A COCKER SPANIEL? - (An Owner's Guide to the Cocker Spaniel by Judith P. Iby ~ R.V.T.)
"The merry little Cocker Spaniels are the smallest members of the sporting dog family, but they possess the biggest hearts. Their happy dispositions and small size make them ideal house dogs. Cocker Spaniels are faithful companions and very family oriented. They thrive on human companionship and will do their utmost to please their family.
Would you believe that a spaniel arrived in New England after sailing on the Mayflower from Plymouth, England, in 1620? Actually two dogs sailed, the other was a Mastiff. Although spaniels originated in Spain, they were also developed in France and England. In time, they became popular all over Europe before coming to America.
The Cocker today is derived from many types of spaniels from centuries ago. Some of there were called pet spaniels because they were small. They included the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, the English Toy Spaniel, the black and white Dutch Spaniel, the red and white Italian Spaniel and a straight-coated, web-toed, black water spaniel called the Pyrame. Their colors are visible today in our present Cockers.
Perhaps you are reading this before buying your first Cocker Spaniel. You are taking a step in the right direction. Perhaps you want to replace a lost Cocker, which speaks for itself. Most Cocker owners would not have any other breed."
Please feel free to look over our mama's and papa's and the Cocker Spaniel Puppies we have at this time. Feel free to ask any questions you have, about pets in general, Cocker Spaniels, our Cocker Spaniel puppies For Sale, the health of our adults, etc.