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	American Cocker Spaniel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Cocker Spaniels are susceptible to a variety of maladies, particularly infections affecting their ears and, in some cases, their eyes.
		Some American lines are still bred for fieldwork, and a small movement works to preserve the hunting abilities of the breed.
		The cocker spaniel was 15th in AKC registrations for 2004, down from 14th in 2003.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/American_Cocker_Spaniel (645 words)

	Choosing an American Cocker Spaniel - PetPlace.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Often ranked as one of the top dog breeds, the cocker spaniel is the smallest member of the sporting dog family and was accepted by the American Kennel Club in 1892.
		Seborrhea Is a condition seen in cocker spaniels, the scaling is primary and animals are born with a defect of keratinization.
		In addition, cocker spaniels are prone to demodicosis, deafness, atopy, facial nerve paralysis, dwarfism, elbow dysplasia, hydrocephalus, allergies and skin cancer.
	www.petplace.com /dogs/choosing-an-american-cocker-spaniel/page1.aspx (893 words)

	American Cocker Spaniel, Dog Breed Information Center®, American Cocker Spaniels, Cocker Spaniel, Cocker Spaniels, ...
		Bold and keen to work, the American Cocker Spaniel is equally suited to life as a gundog or as a household pet.
		Cheerful, sweet, and sensitive, the Cocker Spaniel is an inseparable friend of children, and respectful of its master's authority without much challenge.
		The popular Cocker Spaniel, sometimes called the American Cocker Spaniel, was originally developed from careful breeding of the English Cocker Spaniels brought to the United States.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /americancocker.htm (633 words)

	American Cocker Spaniel History
		Spaniels were used in England for hunting on the estates of the wealthy and were further developed and bred for specific purposes there.
		Spaniels are found in art work, in mosaics, and in the writings of such authors as Chaucer, Shakespeare and Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
		The spaniel could possibly be used for hunting the forests, pointing in high brush, flushing birds out of thickets, or used in marshes for retrieving ducks, geese, etc. So to begin with there were no distinct breeds of spaniel, only the generic description of the type of dog.
	www.barkbytes.com /history/cocker.htm (826 words)

	American Cocker Spaniel#
		The American Cocker Spaniel was developed from the English Cocker during the late 1800's in the United States to retrieve quail and other small game birds.
		Initially, both American Cocker Spaniels and English Cocker Spaniels were considered the same breed but by the 1940s the American Cocker differed so much in type from the original Cocker Spaniel that it became impossible to judge them together.
		The American Cocker is a great lover of home and family and a wonderful companion for children and adults.
	www.pedigreedogs.co.uk /breeds/spaniel_ac.htm (329 words)

	American Cocker Spaniel Clubs - Canada's Guide to Dogs
		Mid-Atlantic Hunting Spaniel Club (M-AHSC) — The M-AHSC is an organization of upland bird and waterfowl hunters, gun dog breeders, bench and obedience enthusiasts, and field trialers dedicated to the proper and ethical training, handling, and breeding of flushing spaniels.
		Membership is open to owners of all flushing spaniel breeds and covers the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States from Virginia to the New England states, and from Ohio to the Atlantic coast.
		Capital City Cocker Club, Inc. (CCCC) — Found in April, 1939, the CCCC is a non-profit organization for people in the Washington DC area interested in the Cocker Spaniel.
	www.canadasguidetodogs.com /spaniel/am_clubs.htm (428 words)

	Dog Owner's Guide Profile: The Cocker Spaniel
		Cockers and toys were the smaller types, and, as the toy spaniels were bred as ladies' companions and Cockers were kept for hunting, were further divided into two groups.
		Cocker puppies must be taught from an early age to have their ears handled, for they will need to be groomed to remove seeds and other vegetative matter, tied back to encourage air circulation, and cleaned if infection does develop.
		Cockers should be fed in deep, narrow bowls that allow them to eat and drink without getting their ears into the food or water.
	www.canismajor.com /dog/cocker.html (1710 words)

	American Cocker Spaniel Health Problems
		American cocker spaniels (and especially English cocker spaniels) have been reported with cases of congenital deafness.
		Cocker spaniels have a predisposition for autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA).
		Cocker spaniels are particularly affected with the acute form of AIHA.
	www.mycockerspaniel.com /am_cocker_health.htm (1001 words)

	Cocker Spaniel, Cocker Spaniels, breeders, puppies, for sale, dogs
		American Cocker Spaniels have a much thicker coat and elegant trousers as opposed to their cousin the English Cocker Spaniel.
		The Cocker Spaniel is quite hardy, but may experience a variety of inherited disorders such as eye problems, hip dysplasia, slipping stifles and epilepsy.
		In 1892 the Cocker Spaniel was recognized as a breed in England.
	www.puppyshop.com /caninebreeds/spanielcock.htm (429 words)

	American Cocker Spaniel American Cocker dogs breeders profiles information uk
		American Cockers are relatively easy dogs to feed as they are small dogs and not fussy eaters.
		American Cockers were developed from the English Cocker in the 19th century, to retrieve quail and woodcock.
		By the 1940s the American Cocker differed so much in type from the English Cocker that it became impossible to judge them together and in 1945 the two breeds were separated and each officially recognised with their own standards.
	www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/American_Cocker_Spaniel.htm (1080 words)

	American Cocker Spaniel Profile
		For fourteen years, this beautiful Cocker Spaniel was a part of my family's life and I will carry the memory of her for all my life.
		The American Cocker Spaniel is very high maintenance when you consider caring for their coats.
		All Cocker Spaniels are susceptible to ear infections due to the long ear covering, so the ears need regular checks and cleaning.
	www.barkbytes.com /profile/cocker.htm (617 words)

	American Spaniel -- Recommendations and Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Cockers have been a highly popular American breed since the 1940s, occupying the top position in number of American Kennel Club registrations in many years.
		Spaniels are generally smaller dogs with longer coats and drop ears whose job is to assist with bird hunting.
		The water spaniels, large and small, differ from the common spaniel only in the roughness of their coats, and in uniting the aquatic propensities of the Newfoundland dog with the fine hunting qualities of their own race.
	www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/4/american-spaniel.html (895 words)

	Cocker Spaniel American at Kaynine Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The American Cocker is not a cross breed.
		While a pair of American Cocker Spaniels was believed to have been brought to Australia during World War II, it has only been in the past 20 years that they have been bred here.
		The American Cocker Spaniel is a long coated breed with a superbly domed, cleanly chiselled and refined head, a short muzzle, and a sturdy, compact body.
	www.kaynineonline.com /breed_cocker_american.htm (713 words)

	NZKC - Breed Standard - American Cocker Spaniel - Gundogs
		The American Cocker Spaniel is an ideal family companion, with his never tiring desire to please and endearing expression.
		The American Cocker Spaniel's sturdy body, powerful quarters and strong, well-boned legs show him to be a dog capable of considerable speed combined with great endurance.
		The ears, chest, abdomen and legs should be well feathered, but not so excessively as to hide the American Cocker Spaniels true lines and movement or affect his appearance and function as a sporting dog.
	www.nzkc.org.nz /br348.html (1578 words)

	American Cocker Spaniel - Description
		The cocker's coat is silky and flat or slightly wavy and may be fl, any other solid color, fl and tan, or particolor.
		The American cocker spaniel is descended from the English "cocking" spaniels that were used to flush woodcocks from their hiding places in the 19th century.
		It is especially important to obtain a cocker spaniel from a reputable breeder; indiscriminate breeding has resulted in dogs with some serious problems.
	www.mycockerspaniel.com /am_cocker.htm (306 words)

	American Spaniel Club Inc. - Cocker Spaniel Rescue.
		Cocker Rescue of East Texas was contacted to help find Charlie and located him in a shelter in Calcaseau, Louisiana.
		The devastation is great and it is important for the cocker spaniel community to pull together to provide much needed assistance.
		Cockers come into rescue for a variety of reasons and most of the time through no fault of their own.
	www.asc-cockerspaniel.org /breed/rescue.asp (1259 words)

	SPANIELS: AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The American Cocker Spaniel is a descendant of the English Cocker Spaniel which came to the United States from England at the end of the nineteenth century.
		The American Cocker Spaniel is the smallest of the hunting dogs.
		The standard fits the temperament of the American Cocker: well disposed, kind, never aggressive, lively, fearless, consistent, in short an uncomplicated and bright spaniel.
	www.jagdspaniel.de /amcock1.htm (142 words)

	American Cocker Spaniel dog picture, rescue links and Cocker Spaniel puppies for sale
		The Cocker Spaniel, often referred to as the Cocker, derives its name from its proficiency in flushing woodcocks, a game bird.
		For many years the American Cocker and English Cocker were considered two varieties of the same breed, being freely interbred.
		The American Cocker Spaniel has a sturdy compact body and a cleanly chiseled refined head, with the overall dog in complete balance and of the ideal size.
	www.dogbiz.com /dogs-grp1/spaniel-cocker-am/cocker-am.htm (542 words)

	American Spaniel Club Inc. - American Spaniel Club HOME
		To qualify for CHIC, Cocker Spaniels must be screened for Hip Dysplasia (OFA, PennHIP, or OVC), and have a CERF eye examination.
		The American Spaniel Club, Inc., is the parent club for the Cocker Spaniel.
		The show in January is dedicated to all Flushing breeds, and is known as the "ASC Annual Flushing Spaniel Show." The show in July is dedicated to the Cocker Spaniel, and is hosted by a different Zone each year.
	www.asc-cockerspaniel.org (1090 words)

	Cocker Spaniel puppies for sale, cocker spaniel breeders, dogs
		Our champion pedigreed cockers are bred for soundness and temperament and are vet checked several times before they leave for their new home.
		MLWND Cocker Spaniels is a small hobby Kennel in South Eastern Idaho specializing in Chocolate Dark Brown Cockers.
		Cute Cocker Spaniel puppies who had shots, wormed, and have a free health certificate ACA registered, with both parents on premises.
	www.puppydogweb.com /caninebreeds/ads/cockersp.htm (2171 words)

	Cocker Spaniel (American)
		- The Cocker Spaniel (American) is the smallest member of the Gundog Group.
		He has a sturdy, compact body and a cleanly chiselled and refined head, with the overall dog in complete balance and of ideal size.
		The ears, chest, abdomen and legs are well feathered, but not so excessively as to hide the Cocker Spaniel (American)'s true lines and movement or affect his appearance and function as a moderately coated, sporting dog.
	www.ankc.aust.com /cockeram.html (1579 words)

	Open Directory - Recreation: Pets: Dogs: Breeds: Sporting-Gundog Group: Cocker Spaniel, American (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Cocker Spaniel Club of Orange County California - CSCOC is a non-profit organization dedicated to the perpetuation and betterment of the Cocker Spaniel breed.
		Cocker Spaniel Specialty Club of Georgia - Open to owners, breeders and friends, with meetings held monthly when possible at local shows.
		Versatile Cockers - A showcase for the Virtual Cockers listserve, which is made up of Cocker fanciers who participate in conformation showing, agility, flyball, obedience, therapy work, and field trials.
	dmoz.org /Recreation/Pets/Dogs/Breeds/Sporting-Gundog_Group/Cocker_Spaniel,_American (520 words)

	Dog American Cocker Spaniel
		The Cocker Spaniel is the smallest member of the Sporting Group.
		The ears, chest, abdomen and legs are well feathered, but not so excessively as to hide the Cocker Spaniel's true lines and movement or affect his appearance and function as a moderately coated sporting dog.
		The Cocker Spaniel, though the smallest of the sporting dogs, possesses a typical sporting dog gait.
	www.breedersrus.com /dog1amercocker.htm (1475 words)

	American Water Spaniel information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		American Water Spaniel American Water Spaniel General Appearance The American Water Spaniel was developed in the United States as an all-around hunting dog, bred to retrieve from skiff or canoes and...
		American Water Spaniel UKC Official Standard History The American Water Spaniel is "American made." It was developed in the Wolf and Fox River Valley region of East-Central Wisconsin.
		American Water Spaniel Breed Standard Sporting Group General Appearance The American Water Spaniel was developed in the United States as an all-around hunting dog, bred to retrieve from skiff or...
	www.sporting.dogsjustdogs.com (1744 words)

	Frequently Asked Questions - Zim Family Cocker Spaniels
		The most agitated Cockers I've known have been banished to the back yard all day while all the humans in the family are at work or at school.
		First, Cockers wag their tail so vigorously that they can actually hurt themselves by either hitting their tail against their own body or by hitting it in to things such as walls or furniture.
		The serious Cocker breeders do the appropriate genetic health tests before breeding to make sure that they are not creating new generations of Cockers with serious genetic defects such as eye and hip diseases.
	www.zimfamilycockers.com /FAQ.html (9215 words)

	Petnet - Information on responsible pet ownership in Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The American Cocker Spaniel is quite distinct from the better known English style Cocker Spaniel, even though he is a direct descendant.
		Developed in the United States to hunt and put up game under American conditions, he is one of the more popular breeds in that country, particularly in the showring where he presents a spectacular picture.
		He retains the full complement of traditional Cocker characteristics, being sturdy, well-balanced and active, possessing speed combined with stamina and most importantly, an intelligent and merry disposition.
	www.petnet.com.au /dogs/D124.html (216 words)

	American Spaniel Club Inc. - The Cocker Spaniel Standard with illustrations.
		The newly illustrated A Study of the Cocker Spaniel is now available for sale.
		This wonderful book, fondly known as the "Blue Book," is a must for all Cocker Spaniel fanciers, and can be ordered from the ASC Secretary.
		The American Spaniel Club Foundation is pleased to present a reprinting of The Cocker Spaniel Show Trim and So...You Want to Show Your Cocker Spaniel, written and illustrated by Mari Doty with updates by Laura M. Henson and Tracy Lynn Carroll.
	www.asc-cockerspaniel.org /breed/educ.asp (323 words)

	American Cocker Spaniel
		The American Cocker Spaniel is a direct descendent of the English Cocker Spaniel.
		Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946, the American Cocker Spaniel has become the most popular dog in the US.
		Solid, fast, easygoing, even-tempered, and merry, the American Cocker Spaniel is a good companion.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/American_Cocker_Spaniel.htm (246 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: American Cocker Spaniel: Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The development of the breed is explained and its relationship to the Sussex, Field and English Cocker breeds is defined.
		For Cocker enthusiasts this is an encylopedia of the breed which would be difficult to parallel.
		American Kennel Club Gazette --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
	www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/0944875599 (529 words)

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